June 17, 2025

Last week’s column on the rise of vertical dramas prompted a heartfelt text from a friend who’s worked in film and TV sound for two decades. “Blerrgh. Time to reskill, methinks,” he wrote. “This article made me really see the writing in…

This infamous 1970s doco dives into Auckland’s Hells Angels chapter. Fuelled by pies, beer, and rebellion, they roar across the country, raise eyebrows, and clash with authority. Banned by the NZBC, possibly due to its rough edges – including a…

Screen-industry experts say sales to international streaming platforms are key to the survival of long-running Kiwi medical drama Shortland Street . These would provide much needed funds to keep the soap going, after speculation rose about its future. Screen Producers NZ president Irene…