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    Mark Hamill's biggest regret is missing the chance to work with Harrison Ford in the Star Wars sequel trilogy
     12 January 2026
    Although the pair appeared in 2015's Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Ford's Han Solo was killed off before the movie introduced Hamill's exiled Luke Skywalker, and the 74-year-old actor has now admitted he wishes his Jedi master was given the opportunity to reunite with the smuggler in Disney's new trilogy.
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    Sarah Michelle Gellar "sometimes" struggles with feeling confident in herself
    12 Jan: The 48-year-old actress reflected on the pressures of ageing in the public eye while promoting OLAY's newly reformulated Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, and Gellar admitted she occasionally has difficulty feeling good about herself.... more
    Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue
    12 Jan: Thousands of Iranians have taken to the streets for more than a fortnight in protests against the country's government. Here's what to know about the situation.... more
    Golden Globes 2026 updates: Rose Byrne wins first Globe, One Battle After Another and Adolescence win big
    12 Jan: Australian actor Rose Byrne wins a Golden Globe for her performance in If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, while Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook and Joel Edgerton miss out.... more
    LaKeith Stanfield has been appointed an ambassador for Dior
    12 Jan: The 34-year-old actor-and-musician - who was the first to wear the fashion house's floral-embroidered blue denim 'revolution' coat, matching waistcoat and light blue boot-cut jeans at the British Fashion Awards in December - has long been a fan of the brand and creative director Jonathan Anderson is delighted to have him on board.... more
    US-based manufacturing firm's presented Auckland tech firm Rakon a 356 million dollar takeover bid
    12 Jan: US-based manufacturing firm's presented Auckland tech firm Rakon a 356 million dollar takeover bid... more
    Golden Globes 2026: Australian Rose Byrne wins best comedy nod, One Battle after Another triumphs
    12 Jan: This year's Golden Globes saw hits and misses for Australia, last-minute snubs and a humbled Timothée Chalamet.... more
    A person is in a critical condition after a water-related incident at a Bay of Plenty property
    12 Jan: A person is in a critical condition after a water-related incident at a Bay of Plenty property... more
    Ethan Slater "tries not to tell stories" about his son
    12 Jan: The Wicked: For Good actor has a three-year-old boy with ex-wife Lilly Jay and he is keen to keep the youngster out of the spotlight and away from prying eyes until the child himself is ready to "let the world meet him".... more
    man's been arrested in Auckland CBD, and a fake gun's been recovered after reports of a person carrying a firearm
    12 Jan: man's been arrested in Auckland CBD, and a fake gun's been recovered after reports of a person carrying a firearm... more

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Mark Hamill's biggest regret is missing the chance to work with Harrison Ford in the Star Wars sequel trilogy 20:23

    Entertainment:
    Sarah Michelle Gellar "sometimes" struggles with feeling confident in herself 19:53

    Politics:
    Why are people protesting in Iran? Mass anti-government demonstrations continue 19:37

    Entertainment:
    LaKeith Stanfield has been appointed an ambassador for Dior 19:23

    Accident and Emergency:
    A person is in a critical condition after a water-related incident at a Bay of Plenty property 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Ethan Slater "tries not to tell stories" about his son 18:53

    Business:
    US-based manufacturing firm's presented Auckland tech firm Rakon a 356 million dollar takeover bid 18:37

    International:
    Golden Globes 2026 updates: Rose Byrne wins first Globe, One Battle After Another and Adolescence win big 18:27

    Entertainment:
    Finneas O'Connell and his fiancee are ready to "start officially wedding planning" 18:23

    Law and Order:
    man's been arrested in Auckland CBD, and a fake gun's been recovered after reports of a person carrying a firearm 18:07

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