According to the NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards, Melbourne has been voted the world’s best city, securing the top spot over several international destinations. The city draws trans-Tasman visitors with its short flight time of less than four hours, vibrant hideaway lanes, coffee shops, sandstone buildings, mirror-glass skyscrapers, and iconic spots like the Queen … Read more
While domestic streaming platforms and U.S. co-productions routinely secure nominations, acclaimed foreign series without American partnerships are relegated to the International Emmys, sparking debates over whether the television academy’s outdated organizational boundaries adequately reflect modern global media consumption. Primetime Emmys vs. International Emmys: The Eligibility Divide The divide became apparent during recent award cycles when … Read more
Saturday Night Live UK will return to Sky and NOW for its second season on Sept. 12 with six brand-new episodes, according to broadcaster announcements and the official trailer released Wednesday. Executive producer Lorne Michaels and Sky have backed the sketch comedy series following a well-performing inaugural run earlier this year, with additional episodes already … Read more
Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, have built a collaborative literary partnership over three decades, publishing more than 35 children’s books together across formats ranging from board books to middle-grade novels, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Their latest project, a picture book titled Shy published by Abrams Books, draws directly from a real-life … Read more
Japan has emerged as the premier international holiday destination for New Zealanders, outpacing traditional favorites in Europe and Britain. According to the NZ Herald Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, presented by Southern Cross Travel Insurance, Japan currently holds the top spot, while Italy is the only European nation to rank within the top 10. Industry … Read more
Writer-director Natalka Vorozhbyt world-premiere feature film Demons explores the historical roots of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine through a mystical lens. According to the production background, the film debuts in the Filmmakers of the Present competition program at the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival on August 13, with international sales handled by … Read more
Students mapping Estonia’s Soviet-era decorative art have uncovered an unlikely national emblem hanging behind a rural bar: a 1963 glassblower etching by graphic artist Olev Soans. This artwork is part of a months-long project commissioned by Estonia’s Board of Heritage and organized by the Estonian Academy of Arts and Tallinn University, aimed at providing the … Read more
FIFA has officially scrapped its controversial plan to sell a minority stake of its organization following intense backlash from fans and regional governing bodies, according to announcements made in August. The canceled proposal, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise, faced fierce opposition from organizations including UEFA and Concacaf, both of which threatened to boycott all … Read more
New HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths have fallen to their lowest levels in more than thirty years, according to a special report released by UNAIDS in time for the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro. The milestone comes alongside clinical breakthroughs in prevention, including the lenacapavir trial results and expanding treatment access across … Read more
Michael Thorbjornsen secured his first career PGA Tour victory by shooting a final-round 63 to finish at 18 under par at the Detroit Golf Club, according to tournament reports. Overcoming a four-shot deficit on Sunday, Thorbjornsen edged out two-time major winner Xander Schauffele by two strokes to claim the $1.8 million winner’s check and a … Read more