No joke: Why James Acaster nearly quit comedy

Chris Schulz has some bright ideas on how to enjoy the illuminating event over the Ditch.

Big changes are in store for season three of Pamela Adlon's slice-of-life comedy.

Six60 didn't play it safe at their record-breaking concert.

High Road took the long road to become a TV show. Now it's bigger and better than ever.

A normal Saturday night for Baz Raghib is DJ-ing for a crowd of a few hundred.

Promoter promises a concert "unlike anything anyone has seen" at Western Springs tonight.

Six60 are about to play the biggest show of their careers. They call it a stepping stone.

Music festival service AWOP is as useless as a leaf blower, writes Chris Schulz.

R Kelly has confirmed he's playing a show in Auckland. It needs to be stopped. So does he.

Broods bounce back from some troubled times with an album full of snarky fun.

It's not just Kiwis forced to watch Air NZ's awful safety video. And that's a problem.

He's not mucking around with his bleak, robotic formula, and that's a good thing.

These outdoor lights help you colour-co-ordinate your backyard, patio or garden.

Last year was big for local rockers Alien Weaponry, but 2019 is going to be even bigger.

You'll reassess your addiction to social media after watching Fyre burn to the ground.

Sick of the Netflix scroll? Finding another streaming service could be the answer.

Rapper's fourth albums includes a few surprising twists and turns.

Could this Italian drug cartel drama become the next Game of Thrones?

Hip-hop crooner's highly anticipated headlining show should have been a summer stunner.

Nicki Minaj became a marriage counsellor at her first Auckland show since 2012.

This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from April.

This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from February.

A small Auckland New Year's festival is planting its roots, finds Chris Schulz.

Joe Kay is at the frontier of an emerging music trend, and it's doing it super chill.

Hmm, did that look familiar? There's a reason - they did it last time they were here.

It took 25 years to get the entire Wu-Tang Clan to Auckland. It was worth the wait.

Struggling for ideas for the kids this Christmas? Here are five suggestions.

Snoop Dogg's first cookbook is full of ridiculously extravagant rappers' delights.

Fitbit's biggest selling watch is its Charge. So how does the Charge 3 improve it?

Feisty Brit-rockers Bloc Party prove they're too good to join the nostalgia circuit.

Kiwi chef Morgan McGlone lives and breathes fried chicken. So when's he bringing it home?

Chris Schulz checks into Papamoa Beach Resort.

Cardi B's the biggest artist of 2018, and she's heading to Tauranga. How did that happen?

Diamond Valenzuela's $825 Taylor Swift concert ticket came with a bunch of extras.

He shoots, he scores. Fifa 19 is back, but it's not just blokes this time.

You probably don't think you need a new GoPro camera. You might want to read this first.

A few signs of wear and tear but Shihad are still rocking hard at 30.

Salt or pepper? Lime or lemon? Poached or fried? We went cooking with the best of the best

Make yourself comfortable: you're going to be staying in Westworld for a long time.

Thinking about buying Starlink? Here's all you need to know about the toy-based game.

In Paparoa, the chocolate croissants are warm and everyone has time to chat.

A new addition to Mount Manganui's cafe scene has raised the game in a big way.

Wondering what to do this long weekend? Here's our handy cut-out-and-keep guide.

Chris Schulz checks into the Paparoa Hotel, Kaipara.

Duo talk becoming friends and feeding their faces on the set of the new Kiwi reality show.

Personal stories are at the heart of a local sheep shearing documentary.

New inner-city brunch spot exudes cool vibes but gets a few basics wrong.

It began as a small gathering for a handful of people. Next weekend, they'll host masses.

Is the end of the world nigh? A Kiwi producer's new movie asks the question.

The latest installment of Tomb Raider is equal parts stunning and stupid.

Being a puppeteer isn't just socks and giggles, as Chris Schulz discovers.

Having trouble with a snoring partner or neighbourhood dog? Here's your solution.

Matching outfits, co-ordinated dance moves and an acoustic ballad. Get ready for chaos.

Hot pools, glow worms, jumping pillows and go karts. Tauranga's a wild ride.

One wants to be the Prime Minister of Auckland. A second is demanding the right to vote.

You can choose any character from the Marvel universe - but which one?

Samsung's new Note9 is a whopper of a phone, in every way imaginable.

Forget about tuning in at 9pm on a Tuesday. These three want you to watch TV differently.

Ed Sheeran's Shape of You topped the charts everywhere. But it might never have been made.

Up and Vanished is back with another missing person. Can Payne Lindsey find her?

Fiona McDonald has been performing on a different stage lately. She explains why.

Ready for something new? Here are five good reasons to attend the Curious Food Festival.

Tom Scott's got a lot on his mind. He talks to Chris Schulz.

Action star Jason Statham's on the hunt for a giant shark. He found it - in New Zealand.

Triplets reuniting should be a happy story. In Three Identical Strangers, it's shocking.

Did you miss the Beach Boys in their prime? The Bootleg version is here to help.

Marc Martel's version of Somebody to Love is so good he made Celine Dion cry.

Auckland's spoiled for choice for farmers' markets, but what about out of town?

Looking for an entry-level smartphone with a kick-ass camera? Problem solved.

Doco looks at the avid followers of medieval combat and it's not for sissies.

I had other plans these school holidays. Unravel 2 changed all of them.

Samsung's new range of televisions blend in with the wallpaper. Literally.

Wondering what to see at the film festival? Chris Schulz makes his picks.

The Handmaid's Tale's stars reveal how they're coping with its horrifying themes

Drake's finally admitted he's a big daddy - but fatherhood is affecting his music.

Six60 announce the biggest show of their lives in Auckland, along with a few friends.

An essential in-home gadget, or a waste of space? We put Alexa to the test to find out.

We stapped Fitbit's new smartwatch for kids onto an eight-year-old. Here's what happened.