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Karl Puschmann: Is Rebecca Gibney’s musical-comedy a show stopper or a bit flat?
Review: Set in the Bay of Plenty, Happiness is familiar but uniquely Kiwi. But is it good?
Karl Puschmann: Should you drink the Kool-Aid of Seth Rogen’s new comedy?
Review: The Studio is a chaotic love letter to the wild inner workings of Hollywood.
Karl Puschmann took his kids to Womad. ‘You should too’
Opinion: 'Womad is the perfect event to expand young (and old) minds.'
Karl Puschmann: Even Graham Norton can’t spin new life into Wheel of Fortune
Popular chat show host doesn’t get the chance to sparkle on the dusty old game show.
Is this season of Married at First Sight Australia delivering?
Are the newlyweds bringing enough tears and/or tantrums to keep us entertained?
Vince: Karl Puschmann weighs in on Jono Pryor’s latest gig
Review: Can the friendliest guy in radio be convincing as a jerk TV host in his new show?
Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’
Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.
How Thailand, astrology and reality TV inspired the White Lotus’ new season
Stars Natasha Rothwell and Aimee Lou Wood reveal all ahead of the long-awaited new season.
Karl Puschmann: New Bridget Jones is not so much a rom-com as a ‘loss-com’
REVIEW: The film walks the tightrope of whether a tearjerker can still make you laugh.
Karl Puschmann: Toto’s legendary guitarist on returning to NZ
'We're not really known for punch-ups at our gigs. That’s not exactly what you expect.'
Adam Scott on ‘deeply embarrassing memories’ and the return of Severance
After a torturous three-year wait, Severance is back. Karl Puschmann talks to Adam Scott.
Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.
Opinion: Alex Kapranos on fear, fatherhood and Franz Ferdinand album
OPINION: Franz Ferdinand on new album, punching bullies and laughing into the abyss.
Karl Puschmann: AI’s Instagram truth bomb a chilling glimpse into social media’s future
Opinion: 'Instagram’s vision, apparently, is to do away with pesky humans.'
Squid Game returns more violent, bloody and relevant than ever
Despite a slow start, the survival-horror phenomenon is as anxiety-inducing as ever.
Karl Puschmann: My favourite films of 2024
REVIEW: From Dune to Deadpool & Wolverine, what made the cut for the best of the year?
Karl Puschmann: How problematic is 'Love, Actually', actually?
Review: It’s a festive favourite. Should it be?
Karl Puschmann: Does Martin Scorsese's new doco capture the fever of Beatlemania?
It took the band a fortnight to conquer the US – Beatles ‘64 takes you along for the ride.
Gladiator II review: Leave history in the history books and just enjoy gladiators fighting sharks
Karl Puschmann thanks the gods for the film's wild historical inaccuracies.
Karl Puschmann - Is Dune: Prophecy the new Game of Thrones?
There's 'political intrigue, spicy scenes and oodles of blood' but is it worth the work?
Shihad announce split, final tour: ‘I never want this to end’
All four band members tell Karl Puschmann why the iconic Kiwi rock group are splitting.
Karl Puschmann: Is it too late to saddle up and get on the Yellowstone horse?
The contemporary Western drama begins its end on Monday.
Does The Cure’s new record finally deliver something for fans to believe in?
Karl Puschmann: 'To be a Cure fan is to have lived with disappointment since 1996.'
How Ladi6 found joy through grief and her unexpected next chapter
With a new single and tour on the way, she tells Karl Puschmann how it all came together.
Celebrity Treasure Island winner crowned after epic showdown
It’s anyone's game right up until the closing seconds.
Final three revealed on CTI after 'stressful' elimination
The BFFs duke it out in CTI’s most frustrating challenge yet.
'Couldn't take it any more': Double elimination rocks CTI
Tonight on Celebrity Treasure Island, the final four are revealed.
‘It's terrifying’: Elizabeth Banks brings her Kiwi accent to big screen
How on earth did a small-budget Kiwi film land an A-list Hollywood star?
Joker 2 is not a good film. But is it art?
Karl Puschmann: In defence of a movie you should not waste your money on.
Karl Puschmann: The timing of TVNZ’s Camp Be Better couldn’t be better
The new show 'is an examination of privilege and how money talks'.
Surprise win turns one CTI celeb into a power-crazed tyrant
'Our destiny is in the hands of the mad king.'
'I'm in shock': Double elimination rocks Celebrity Treasure Island
'The underdogs have taken over, baby!'
'Heartbeat's been ripped out of me': Shock CTI elimination leads to tears
"I feel like I've been cornered."
Review: The Penguin is The Sopranos for the comic book generation
What did Karl Puschmann think of Colin Farrell’s small-screen crime lord?
'We've cut the head of the snake off': CTI's biggest elimination yet
The game's strongest alliance is shattered.
Celeb evades CTI elimination in shock power play
A new alliance grows stronger - but there's a target on their backs.
Ex-deputy PM eliminated from Celebrity Treasure Island
A sudden change sends shockwaves through both camps.
Karl Puschmann: Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s Wolfs is a sheep in wolf’s clothing
REVIEW: Stars reunite to dispose of a dead body in this breezy crime comedy.
'I will die on this beach': CTI challenge ends in another medical emergency
Another celeb is rushed to the emergency ward as the team rivalry intensifies.
'Am I dying?' Medical emergency ends contestant's Celebrity Treasure Island hopes
A real drama outshines a fake one as both teams are rocked by a sudden elimination.
'Real threat': One celeb betrays their teammates in tense CTI challenge
Team Wētā’s solidarity begins to strain as the captain faces a coup.
Astro Bot: How a team of underdogs won over the world with a cute little robot
Karl Puschmann: The one regret behind PlayStation’s adorable new mascot.
Rugby greats go head-to-head on CTI ahead of 'game-changing' move
Can Garner's rugby skills save him from his heartless Wētā teammates?
'Worst nightmare': Sabotage plot ends in teary CTI elimination
This pair can’t stand it, but will their Wētā teammates know they planned it?
Celebrity Treasure Island: It’s mutiny! Suzanne Paul’s enemies make their move
Review: Will Aihe’s conspirators succeed in usurping the captaincy?
Karl Puschmann: Doco-series Chimp Crazy is so wild it makes Tiger King look tame
Review: The maker of Tiger King puts the spotlight on an even more bananas community.
Sporting legend booted from CTI in tearful elimination
Aihe’s scrappy underdogs risk it all as they attempt to chop Wētā down to size.
'A nasty woman': CTI celebs turn on Suzanne Paul after prize theft
On tonight's episode of Celebrity Treasure Island, the underdogs take on the top dogs.
Review: Is this the biggest cheat in Celebrity Treasure Island history?
In the words of host Lance Savali, is Celebrity Treasure Island 'back and better, baby'?
Review: NZ Netflix number one The Lie exposes harrowing truth of Grace Millane's murder
Karl Puschmann: CCTV footage makes for compelling, shocking viewing.
Coachella's Elliott Lefko on grunge, Going Global, and why he loved The Chills
‘All these bands used to sleep on my floor.’
Review: Does the creator of Ted Lasso have another hit with Bad Monkey?
Vince Vaughn turns his hand to the small screen (and a mysterious severed arm).
Opinion: Is John Cena’s new Lotto comedy a winning ticket?
Review: Jackpot! has a great premise and big stars but ends up a dud.
Is Elijah Wood's new film the next Hunt for the Wilderpeople?
Kiwi director Ant Timpson on his new film Bookworm, shot in the South Island.
Beautiful Nightmare: Karl Puschmann revisits Peter Jackson’s surreal, seminal film Heavenly Creatures
Based on one of NZ’s most disturbing murders, how does it stand up today?
Jemaine Clement’s evil turn: ‘I always like being a bad guy’
Why the star has pulled the 1980s fantasy adventure film Time Bandits into the present.
Karl Puschmann: How the NZ International Film Festival came back from the brink
The beloved institution faced the final curtain but is hoping for a Hollywood ending.
Sir Anthony Hopkins on New Zealand and playing Hitler
Hollywood legend reveals what we can expect from his new Roman epic Those About to Die.
Jerry Bruckheimer shares the secret of his success with Karl Puschmann
'When I want to see something, I make sure it gets to the screen.'
Karl Puschmann: Crucial detail missing from Beverly Hills Cop
Successful return for action-comedy classic almost derailed by major oversight.
‘I wasn't sure if she was breathing': The making of the harrowing Celine Dion doco
Irene Taylor, director of I Am: Celine Dion, reflects on filming one of Dion's seizures.
Karl Puschmann: When it comes to MAFS 'Australia has us beat'
‘We’re like the dowdy cousin invited to the wedding but seated right at the back.'
Karl Puschmann: 'Remarkable' new Netflix show makes robbing banks look 'pretty easy'
It's wildly entertaining with a harsh lesson.
Karl Puschmann: Does The Acolyte offer a new hope for Star Wars fans?
'It’s exhilarating. It’s terrifying.'
Furiosa Review: Buckle up, George Miller's back
Can his stars handle the high-octane prequel? We discuss.
Karl Puschmann: ‘Genius and madcap’ as Te Radar turns back the clock
Antarctica, alcohol and Kiwi cookbooks get the comedy treatment across five shows.
Kings Of Leon's Kiwi inspiration
The Grammy-winning band tell Karl Puschmann how Kiwi audiences lit a creative fuse.
Karl Puschmann: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' effects are 'flawless'
The apes are back, and Freya Allan and Owen Teague aren't monkeying around.
Karl Puschmann: The Moon is Upside Down is an illuminating Kiwi dramedy
There’s a lot to love about this local arthouse film, but it's not a rom-com.
Why watching Fallout is even more fun than playing it
Don't be put off by its origins - Fallout is well worth a watch, writes Karl Puschmann.
Karl Puschmann: The verdict on Pearl Jam’s new record Dark Matter
And how will the grunge icons' new songs fit into their upcoming NZ shows?
Chelsea Handler: ‘Why would I listen to men when I’m a woman?’
The outspoken comedian is on her way to NZ. Karl Puschmann caught up with her.
Karl Puschmann: The verdict on the grand finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm
After fumbling the Seinfeld finale, does Larry David get it right on his second go?
Opinion: How I learned to stop worrying and love MAFS
A Reality TV hater says 'I Do' to Married at First Sight.
Dark City: The Cleaner review -'Murder-y, gory and a little bit unhinged'
The Christchurch-set serial killer show feels uniquely Kiwi, writes Karl Puschmann.
Karl Puschmann: Does Road House deliver a knockout blow?
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this rowdy remake of Patrick Swayze’s action classic.
Karl Puschmann: Christopher Nolan’s top six flicks
After Oppenheimer’s big Oscar wins, these are the best of the rest.
Oscars 2024: Who will win big at this year’s Academy Awards?
The countdown to the 2024 Oscars is on. Here are our picks in the main categories.
Karl Puschmann: Zac Effron and John Cena’s R-rated comedy is a limp effort
Does the raunchy new comedy fall flat?
Back to Arrakis! Does Dune: Part Two eclipse its predecessor?
Karl Puschmann and Emma Gleason share their spicy takes on the blockbuster sequel.