Podcast Production Manager for NZME. Ethan also reviews theatre and comedy shows.
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NZ's top comedians named: Meet the winners of prestigious Fred and Billy T awards
Three women were nominated for the Fred Award, a historic first.
'An incredible moment': Three women up for NZ's top comedy prize
The nominations guarantee a woman will win the Fred Award for just the third time.
Review: Should you get on board Auckland's new Agatha Christie adaptation?
Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted for film, TV - and now, the stage.
‘The best comedy scene in the world’: Inside the state of NZ comedy
Hayley Sproull, Rhys Mathewson and Pax Assadi join Billy T' Billy to discuss comedy.
Review: Is this the best local play of the year?
Review: Auckland Arts Festival continues with plenty to see.
'There are real criticisms of his leadership': 40 years on, what is the legacy of David Lange?
Barry Soper and Lara Greaves unpack the popular but contentious Prime Minister's record.
Shorty Christmas cliffhanger: Which long-running character didn’t survive?
An original character made a surprise return, but who didn't make it out alive?
Review: Beloved comedy favourite returns – but does it still hold up?
REVIEW: Camping by Chris Parker and Tom Sainsbury was a hit when it premiered in 2016
Armageddon Expo returns: Momoa, supervillains and local stars amongst the line-up
Thousands of fans are expected over the long weekend at the pop culture expo.
Review: Ambitious new take on Peter Pan fails to fly
The latest work from the Auckland Theatre Company takes audiences to Neverland.
Philip Polkinghorne trial timeline: Nine weeks that gripped the nation
The Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
Review - Alien: Romulus serves up invasive, exploitative space horror
OPINION: We watched the action-packed return to the franchise’s roots.
Review: New play succeeds in making climate change entertaining
The work from two of our leading theatre companies engages on a difficult topic.
'There are real criticisms of his leadership': 40 years on, what is the legacy of David Lange?
Barry Soper and Lara Greaves unpack the popular but contentious Prime Minister's record.
Review: Does Deadpool & Wolverine bring the laughs?
The superhero duo delivers exactly what you would expect.
Review: A reflective Dai Henwood still brings the laughs
OPINION: The comic is not done with living yet, nor has he lost his sense of humour.
Traitors NZ shows improvements as it returns for second season
The Paul Henry-fronted reality show is back and early signs are its better than ever.
Doctor Who star: 'Sick' people online tried to cancel me
Social media came for John Barrowman years after apologising for exposing himself on set.
Armageddon Expo returns to Auckland: A haven for pop culture fans
The popular expo is back for another weekend of pop culture celebration
NZ Comedy Festival: Billy T, Fred Award winners named for 2024
Lana Walters, Barnie Duncan and Trygve Wakenshaw took home the prizes last night.
Review: Intense mix of dance and illusion caps off Auckland Art Festival
The Auckland Arts Festival is on until March 24.
Shorty St finale: Is Harry Warner set to become Ferndale's next villain?
One character doesn't make it to 2024 in the New Year's Eve-set finale.
Basement Theatre's latest Christmas show a mixed bag of festive gags
Review: The theatre's annual Christmas show is back for another round.
Allons-y! Doctor Who villains unite as Armageddon returns to Auckland
The pop culture expo has an exciting treat for Doctor Who fans this year.
Billy T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talent
Abby Howells and Guy Montgomery have taken out the biggest prizes in NZ comedy.
'Lobbyists have immense power in NZ': Do reforms need to go further?
Will removing swipe card access go far enough in curbing lobbyists' influence?
Review: Was The Unruly Tourists opera worth all the controversy?
Here are some of the best performances and productions.
Honey Bear case: Why is NZ such a lucrative market for meth?
20 years ago, a kilogram of meth was a big bust - now, that's become the norm.
Review: Kylie Minogue stuns at affirming, celebratory WorldPride opener
WorldPride is in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.
Shortland Street returns: A new show rises from the ashes
After 30 years on air, the long-running soap has basically been rebooted