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Australian Prime Minster Julia Gillard went up against the leader of the opposition Tony Abbott last night in the only televised debate of the election campaign. As this video shows, "Fair Dinkum" and "Stop the Boats" were the winners on the night: - Dan News Full story

Hosted by 3 News Entertainment Reporter and Film 3 reviewer Kate Rodger, 3’s brand new review-based film show Reel Late with Kate premieres on Sunday, July 25th at 10:25pm on 3. “Reel Late with Kate is my Film 3 review on steroids,” explains Entertainment reporter Kate Rodger. “We have half an hour to get down and dirty into the ... Full story

In 2009 for the first time ever the Top Model phenomenon hit New Zealand screens. The response to the show was overwhelming, and now – it’s time to do it all again! New Zealand’s Next Top Model returns with a brand new series on Friday, August 6th at 7:30pm on 3. Once more, after an exhaustive nationwide search, 33 ... Full story

The controversial new TV3 Monday night promotion which has been labelled a "rip off" by some, has been pulled. “After a great response to our Monday night movie promo, the campaign has run its course and won’t be going to air again." said Mediaworks Director of Marketing and Communications, Roger Beaumont. “Our intention with the promo was to have some fun and have viewers notice that we ... Full story

A parody song based on hit song performed by pop icons Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg has taken off in its own right. ‘Porirua Gurls’, written and performed by X105 radio announcers Gary Pointon and Jono Manks (aka ‘Manksy’), highlights some the greatest things about Porirua City and its surrounding suburbs and is based on #1 hit song ‘California Gurls’. Initially released via www.x105fm.com, the song has ... Full story

Written by Tim Balme (Outrageous Fortune, The Almighty Johnsons, Brown Brothers), Stolen: The Baby Kahu Story, screening on Wednesday, July 28th at 8:30pm on 3, tells the griping true story of the 2002 kidnapping of baby Kahu Durie. No missing persons case in recent New Zealand history gripped the nation more than the kidnapping of baby Kahu Durie. ... Full story

Respected Sunday presenter and long-time foreign correspondent, Cameron Bennett, is leaving TVNZ after 24 years. He will continue on air until the end of August. Cameron’s departure arises from format changes to the Sunday programme, which provided him with a natural opening to assess his personal priorities. Cameron says he and TVNZ are parting on excellent terms: “I feel I ... Full story

TV ONE’s Breakfast co-host, Pippa Wetzell has announced this morning that she is expecting her third child. Pippa's baby is due in early February 2011 and everyone at TVNZ wishes her a very healthy pregnancy. Pippa and her husband, Torrin Crowther have two daughters Brodie (3) and Cameron (15 months). At this stage Pippa plans to co-host Breakfast with ... Full story

Kate Rodger can barely contain her excitement about her new show. “Reel Late with Kate is my 3 News Film3 review on steroids – we have half an hour to get down and dirty into the nitty-gritty of the latest releases, what a treat” she says. In the first episode Kate will be joined by Karl Urban and in episode two the guest is Outrageous Fortune's ... Full story

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