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Three’s 6pm news bulletins through the years (Image: Tina Tiller)

‘Through good times and bad’: The colourful evolution of 6pm news on TV3

Since the first bulletin fronted by Philip Sherry back in 1989, Three’s 6pm new has always provided a point of difference.
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By Alex Casey | 29th February, 2024
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Throwback Thursday: Remembering the 7pm Slot of Heroes

Throwback Thursday: Remembering the 7pm Slot of Heroes

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Music Monday: How One Young X Factor Fan Accident-Lili Fell In Love

Music Monday: How One Young X Factor Fan Accident-Lili Fell In Love

Paul Williams takes us on a heartfelt journey through his ongoing online courtship of Lili Bayliss from The X Factor NZ.
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By Paul Williams | 13th April, 2015
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Jono and Ben: Food Fights, Wine Chugging and Pool Pushing at TV3

Jono and Ben: Food Fights, Wine Chugging and Pool Pushing at TV3

'Next Actor' on Jono and Ben is one of their most well-known segments, placing a famous New Zealander into a regular pleb job and letting chaos ensue via an earpiece and a fervent need to destroy.
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By Alex Casey | 13th April, 2015
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2014 in Review: James McOnie’s Sporting Year, as Viewed From His Couch

2014 in Review: James McOnie’s Sporting Year, as Viewed From His Couch

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By James McOnie | 19th December, 2014
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