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Mark Longley received a shattering phone call: "We've got a body in the morgue, and we think it's your daughter."

Star snappers went wild this weekend capturing a visitor to our skies. Here's some of their best. Audio

For six hours, artist and photographer Elisabeth Denis photographed a model in a durational performance piece. Instead of camera clicks or shutter sounds. Audio

Opinion - The reality is that reality TV does not rot your brain. It's the opposite.

Why will a sprawling Netflix documentary about the legendary singer possibly never be seen? Video, Audio

When it comes to UFO sightings, both true-blue believers and die-hard debunkers believe the truth is out there, science historian Greg Eghigian says. Video, Audio

In the 1800s, members of the South Island iwi Ngāi Tahu wrote many eloquent letters to local newspapers about bicultural life. Christchurch academic Dr Emma Maurice found strength in reading their words. Audio

Designer Wardrobe's mission is to get second-hand clothes into every closet in Australasia, says chief executive Aidan Bartlett. Audio

Bill Callahan's new live album, Resuscitate!, is an inescapable reason for William Dart to look back over the American songwriter's 34-year career, including music released under the moniker of Smog as well as under his own name. Audio

It's been two decades since the superhero blockbuster took over Hollywood. Connor McLay looks at whether movie superheroes are here to stay.

Marking World Mission Sunday this week with hymns including We have a gospel to proclaim, and Who’ll be a witness for my Lord. Audio

Ella Dunbar-Wilcox is a NZ singer who works and studies in Los Angeles. Her first EP 'Almost Love' shows a vocalist with a very bright future. You can hear tracks from the EP on Inside Out this week. Audio

The reality is that reality television does not rot your brain, writes Karl Puschmann.

Kiwi fans of the popular stuffed animals are wise to check authenticity before they buy.

A lower-budget adaptation of Hellboy has hit theatres. Watch Sam Rillstone's review.

After six weeks of confusion and online furore, the official Miss Universe Organisation have named Manshika Prasad the winner. Audio

More than 20 years after the original, we've given it a crack Down Under. The Office aficionado, Jogai Bhatt reports.

New Zealand film A Mistake sees Elizabeth Banks delivering a pitch-perfect performance as a surgeon facing up to a very bad day at the office.

A new clarinet concerto by NZ composer Ross Harris, and one by jazz great Artie Shaw form a double bill when British soloist Julian Bliss joins the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Video, Audio

Chief Executive Diana Weir shares some highlights from the orchestra's 2025 Season with Bryan Crump. Audio

The toll of Phillipa Brown's rise to fame has left her with deep scars and nearly destroyed her life as a musician.

A low libido can impact women of any age. The causes can be many - but so are the solutions, writes Serena Solomon.

Liam Payne rose to prominence as a member of beloved English-Irish boyband One Direction. He has died after falling from a hotel, aged 31. Video

The comet hasn't been seen for in our skies for 80,000 years, but your best bet to catch a glimpse is over the next few nights. Audio