Taika Waititi sees death ‘very differently’ to other people, reflects on Sir Sam Neill’s passing
Neill died on July 13, aged 78, from pneumonia. But Waititi insisted he knows it won’t be long…
Sir Sam Neill: Taika Waititi pays tribute to ‘dear friend’ in heartfelt farewell message
The Jojo Rabbit director shared a carousel of photos to Instagram, including photos of the pair on the…
Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun film slated for October 2026 release
Taika Waititi returns behind the camera with an ambitious new adaptation, bringing Kazuo Ishiguro’s Klara and the Sun…
Actor Davida McKenzie on following in her mother, Miranda Harcourt’s, footsteps and working with Taika Waititi
Her latest role is another nail–biter, the Australian indie horror feature Leviticus. It premiered to strong reviews at…
Taika Waititi, Richie McCaw, NZR+ and Lorde: How NZ Rugby spent $25m making videos – Gregor Paul
It launched with a $1m project directed by Taika Waititi and a powerful fly-on-the-wall documentary about the All…
Taika Waititi, Jason Momoa, Cliff Curtis buy Auckland’s Studio West
“I think the more we focus on trying to get more work here and bring things here, hopefully…
Jason Momoa, Taika Waititi and Cliff Curtis buy Studio West in major screen industry deal
Howe said the pair were glad to pass the studio over to a group “who have the ability…
Taika Waititi becomes most-booked Super Bowl 2026 ad director
With three directorial advertisement credits screening during this year’s Super Bowl, it meant the 50-year-old was the most-booked…
2025’s Dubious Achievement Awards – NZ Herald
The Diseased Lung in a Jar for services to the tobacco industry goes to film-maker TAIKA WAITITI for…
Watch Taika Waititi’s new Disney Christmas movie, in full
Russell Baillie Arts & entertainment editor·New Zealand Listener· 20 Nov, 2025 10:15 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to…
Cohen Holloway reflects on cancer battle, Taika Waititi’s support and gratitude
The New Year came around, and once again Holloway rang his bell. “[My partner] Kelly came in and…
Taika Waititi’s return to NZ television in Educators
The sitcom is set in an ordinary New Zealand high school with wildly inappropriate teachers and exaggerated versions…