Podcast Production Manager for NZME. Ethan also reviews theatre and comedy shows.
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![Traitors NZ shows improvements as it returns for second season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Billy T and Fred awards recognise top comedy talent
Abby Howells and Guy Montgomery have taken out the biggest prizes in NZ comedy.
![Review: The 2023 Billy T Award nominees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Review: The 2023 Billy T Award nominees
This is your chance to see this year's nominees.
!['Lobbyists have immense power in NZ': Do reforms need to go further?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Shortland Street returns: A new show rises from the ashes
After 30 years on air, the long-running soap has basically been rebooted