Opinion

  • Seven Sharp’s Memorable Moments

    Melenie Parkes

    Two weeks ago, TVNZ delivered a bouncing baby weighing in on current affairs at 7pm. The nation gave the mewling infant a cursory glance and declared it the ugliest baby they’d ever seen.As was expected, ‘Seven Sharp’ peed in our faces at its chris...

    February 19, 9:26 am

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  • Stargazing: Inside The Red Planet

    Melenie Parkes

    In new three part series ‘Stargazing’, Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain take us on a journey into outer space and back again as they explore Mars, Earth and The Big Bang.Physicist and presenter Brian Cox has been described as a ‘rock star’ of t...

    February 15, 6:26 pm

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  • 'MasterChef': Two omelettes and a gift wrapped box

    Melenie Parkes

    'MasterChef New Zealand' returned last night for its fourth season with legions of amateur cooks battling it out for a pristine (but not for long) MasterChef apron. Who will you be placing your bets on as this year's MasterChef?It's back for another...

    February 11, 10:01 am

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  • Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany: College and Beyond

    Melenie Parkes

    Imagine what it would be like to share your body with someone else. For sisters Abby and Brittany Hensel it’s an everyday reality; the pair are conjoined twins who inhabit one body.Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany are fond of saying, in unison, th...

    February 8, 4:22 pm

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  • Starting Over: The 360-degree makeover

    Melenie Parkes

    'Starting Over' is the new Kiwi show that makes over lucky participants' mind, body and soul, as they take a holistic approach to the makeover concept.Move over Trinny, Susannah and Gok, New Zealand now has its own team of makeover gurus ready to wo...

    February 7, 9:26 am

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  • 'Seven Sharp': The verdict

    Melenie Parkes

    Before it even began 'Seven Sharp' was roundly mocked for its name, its ads, its mysterious format, its takeover of the 'Close Up' Facebook page and its apparent light-hearted approach to the news. It finally debuted last night to more vitriol, but ...

    February 5, 10:05 am

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  • Seven Sharp with Tim Wilson

    Melenie Parkes

    "We can’t promise we’re going to get it right today," says Tim Wilson of Seven Sharp’s debut, but that’s okay because the format Seven Sharp takes will largely be dictated by you, the viewer. Rather than being told what to watch, Seven Sharp’s inter...

    February 4, 12:54 pm

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  • Transatlantic transformations: The English invasion

    Melenie Parkes

    Some of the most popular hunks on American TV are secretly pasty Englishmen. How did these guys engineer the transatlantic transformations that took place when they crossed the pond? We investigate further how these English actors made the leap by s...

    February 1, 11:46 am

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  • Agent Anna: The Yahoo! Review

    Melenie Parkes

    TV One’s new comedy drama sees the welcome return of Robyn Malcolm as down on her luck real estate agent Anna Kingston. Can Anna swim with the sharks or is she destined to be chum for the school?Anna Kingston lives a comfortable life in Auckland wi...

    January 31, 12:38 pm

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  • Screen Actors Guild Awards: The alternate winners

    Melenie Parkes

    The Screen Actors Guild Awards are considered the awards for actors, by actors. The Guild is the actors' union, recently amalgamated with AFTRA, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.The SAG Awards came to life 19 years ago, when ...

    January 29, 11:22 am

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  • Who does Ken Barlow think he is?

    Melenie Parkes

    William 'Ken Barlow' Roache traces his family roots in 'Who Do You Think You Are?' William talked to us about his journey into his family's past, and his upcoming inaugural visit to New Zealand for his role in COROnation Street On Stage.The study of...

    January 24, 9:23 am

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  • Getting up close and personal in 'Africa'

    Melenie Parkes

    Four years in the making, BBC’s new documentary ‘Africa’ reveals previously untold stories of the continent and its inhabitants. Series producer James Honeyborne talked to us about his process, and why it’s so important to tell the whole story of t...

    January 22, 1:55 pm

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  • 'Breakfast' with Nadine

    Melenie Parkes

    'Breakfast' returned to our screens this week and popular business reporter Nadine Chalmers-Ross is back on deck with all the latest news affecting the financial world. Nadine talks to us about early morning starts and how her job helps keep her fam...

    January 21, 9:05 am

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  • This is American Idol. And it is glorious!

    Melenie Parkes

    I'm glad you could make it in this morning. Please, have a seat, we need to have a serious talk: Did you watch 'American Idol' this weekend? Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have put the defibrillator to Idol's cold, dead chest with their feuding ways, ...

    January 21, 8:19 am

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  • A chat with Ice Loves Coco's leading lady

    Melenie Parkes

    She’s a dancer, fashion designer, and reality TV star, and now she’s headlining in a Las Vegas stage show. Coco Austin of ‘Ice Love Coco’ shares her advice for a happy marriage with us, and reveals her plans for adding a mini-Ice to her family.Fame...

    January 17, 1:43 pm

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  • Beauty & The Beast: The Yahoo! review

    Melenie Parkes

    It proved a big hit with viewers in the 1980s and now 'Beauty & the Beast' is back, but don’t expect a replica of the cult classic, this version is an entirely different beast altogether...The ugly brute with a heart of gold and a torch for the fair...

    January 17, 1:12 pm

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  • Banshee

    Melenie Parkes

    'Banshee' is the new action drama thriller from executive producer Alan Ball ('True Blood'). Starring New Zealand’s Antony Starr, 'Banshee' comes screaming to our screens this month – come along for the ride.It’s no surprise that no good can come fr...

    January 15, 1:50 pm

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  • Ten most memorable Golden Globes moments

    Melenie Parkes

    Join us for a look back at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards and the 10 (plus a bonus!) most memorable moments.Comediennes Amy Poehler and Tina Fey took over hosting duties from Ricky Gervais for this year's Golden Globes, and they did not disappo...

    January 15, 8:47 am

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  • TV Radar: New Shows This January

    Melenie Parkes

    Ring in the New Year with new TV for January. 'American Idol' has moved house and acquired new warring flatmates, two of comedy’s finest join forces to host the Golden Globes, Tyra is back for another cycle and the Grantham’s celebrate Christmas wit...

    January 11, 5:16 pm

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  • X Factor Judges: Ladies Choice

    Melenie Parkes

    What are your thoughts on the judges announced for 'The X Factor' NZ so far? We’ve still got two seats left to fill at the judges’ table, and now it’s the ladies' turn. Who do you want to see as a judge on 'The X Factor' NZ?Since we learned all th...

    January 7, 9:06 am

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