No, not a reissue of one of the 80s new-romantic band's early albums, but their first album in 29 years…

Great band? Check. Talented guests? Check. Authentic arrangements? Check. Hugh Laurie's second album of blues standards…

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Splendour series has taken a slightly different approach from previous years.

1. Stellar conductor's musical marksmanship hits target

Patua means "to hit, kill, subdue, ill-treat", and writer-director Renae Maihi bravely takes on the subject of child abuse…

1. Theatre review: Driving Miss Daisy at The PumpHouse

Spring Breakers sees a couple of ex-Disney Channel actresses, clad in bikinis and obviously keen to…

1. video Spring Breakers trailer (1:31)

Dwayne Johnson is obviously keen to put his wrestling moniker "The Rock" behind him in his first serious dramatic role in…

1. Stars get slimed at Awards

With a script by Ethan and Joel Coen, and an attractive cast and a clever premise, this comedy has all the parts required…

1. Movie review: Song for Marion

Powerful acting from a top-rate cast, including an artlessly charming newcomer, and a steady and confident directorial hand…

1. British theatre director explores a new stage

Prompted by recollections for his enjoyable, candid autobiography, last year Stewart started serious songwriting again after…

That most picked-upon local television show of recent times, Seven Sharp , seems a little sharper these…

1. TVNZ appoints head of news

Auckland Chamber Orchestra has taken a courageous stand this year in its search for the unexpected.

1. Classical review: Musicians go for Baroque

1. video Herald review: Star Trek/Iron Man (8:06)

1. Terence Stamp is a real class act