ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s February Viewing Guide: The Muppet Show, Lord of the Flies, Tom Sainsbury’s Small Town Scandal, and moreWhat new tv shows are on where and when and links to find them on streamers.04 Feb 07:05 AM
ListenerReviewsGraham ReidWhy Geese is the word at this year's LanewayLaneway-bound Geese come with the best of references.02 Feb 05:00 PM
ListenerReviewsListener’s Songs of the Week: Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Beck, Princess Chelsea, and moreNew and not-so-new tracks picked by Listener music writers.31 Jan 09:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNew attractions: The movies worth a watch in 2026The year in NZ film gets off to a scary start with a gothic horror.31 Jan 06:02 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentWinter Olympics tv guide: Are NZ’s snow-sport stars aligning for glory?Check out the Kiwi athletes representing NZ at the winter games and when to watch them. 30 Jan 08:50 PM
ListenerReviewsSarah WattChoir stalled: Despite starry names, The Choral fails to hit the high notes28 Jan 05:02 PM
ListenerReviewsGraham ReidFade to black: Barry Adamson’s Scala!!! ode to London’s notorious Scala theatre26 Jan 05:00 PM
ListenerReviewsListener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Harry Styles, Arctic Monkeys, Bic Runga and more25 Jan 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerBooksWith so many new films & series based on novels, book lovers must consider this vital questionFrom classics to sci-fi romps & rom-coms, 2026 is bursting with book-to-film adaptations.24 Jan 06:04 PM
ListenerListenerBooksThe Martian’s Andy Weir on writing another novel that Hollywood had to have After The Martian, Hollywood called early on Andy Weir's latest sci-fi hit.24 Jan 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsRussell BaillieA dazzling homage to the French New Wave from the director of BoyhoodRichard Linklater's film about the making of Breathless is as stylish as its subject.23 Jan 05:02 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentOscar nominee Wagner Moura on his path from Escobar to superstarHis Brazilian thriller is also nominated for Best Picture and International Feature.22 Jan 05:15 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsGraham ReidReview: The stark and fractured beauty of Dry Cleaning’s ‘Secret Love’British post-punk quartet deliver what might be its defining album.21 Jan 05:04 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsRussell BaillieFrom sing-song to ping-pong: Timothée Chalamet’s supreme performance as self-serving table tennis champMarty Supreme might get actor the Oscar he missed for playing Bob Dylan.19 Jan 05:04 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsListener’s Songs of the Week: Gorillaz, Six60, Sleaford Mods with Aldous Harding and moreNew and intriguing tracks selected by Listener music writers.18 Jan 03:24 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe Listener’s 20 most-anticipated international TV shows of the yearOur picks of the big shows coming to a TV screen near you via streamers and broadcasters.16 Jan 06:05 PM
ListenerListenerNew ZealandMatinee Idle: Simon Morris on his Radio NZ show’s last waltzFor 20-plus years, RNZ’s Matinee Idle was the polarising sound of summer. 16 Jan 06:05 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattA Clockwork Orange meets Jimmy Saville in Danny Boyle’s horrifying new zombie sequel – five starsSecond of the 28 Years Later trilogy is the most thrilling cinematic experience of 2026.16 Jan 05:22 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe TV year ahead: Nine NZ shows to watch out for in 2026It's shaping up as a promising year for local TV, even if Shorty remains on life support.14 Jan 05:05 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentVideo Q&A with Don McGlashan: “My yacht doesn’t actually have an anchor”Some supplementary questions for the songwriter in the wake of the doco about his life.13 Jan 05:05 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsGraham ReidSongwriter Don McGlashan looks back at his life in insightful docoAnchor Me: Engaging, informative and entertaining look at a national treasure.13 Jan 05:04 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattHamnet won big at the Golden Globes, so how good is it?A sweet sorrow: Listener film reviewer Sarah Watt on the Golden Globes best drama film.12 Jan 11:30 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsGraham ReidLocal folkie Tom Cunliffe’s latest offers poetic songs of thoughtful introspectionNew releases from Tom Cunliffe and Great Barrier reviewed.12 Jan 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentIs Troy Kingi really preparing to exit the stage?As the end of his 10-albums-in-10-years project looms, Kingi wants out of the limelight.11 Jan 06:03 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s Songs of the Week: David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Berninger covers New Order, and moreIntriguing new tracks selected by Listener music writers.10 Jan 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsRussell BrownSuranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker at the top of their game as con womenFrauds is a witty complex show about toxic female friendship - with a heist plot.10 Jan 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattConfronting Nordic father-daughter drama has universal resonanceCannes Grand Prix winner Sentimental Value strikes a common chord.09 Jan 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattJosh O’Connor and Paul Mescal sing a sweet tune together in The History of SoundPoignant gay love story is set in pioneering era of music recording.08 Jan 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s January Viewing Guide Updated: Idris Elba’s new thriller, Game of Thrones spin-off, The Forysyte Saga returns, and Bridgerton’s backThe first big shows of 2026 and where to find them.08 Jan 05:23 AM
ListenerListenerReviewsGraham ReidPenultimate album in Troy Kingi’s 10-year project is one of his bestNew music by Troy Kingi and Let's Planet reviewed.06 Jan 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattSydney Sweeney causes relationship havoc in mad but fun domestic thrillerThe Housemaid shows it’s still so hard to get good help. 05 Jan 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattHugh Jackman plays a real (Neil) Diamond geezer in sort-of biopicSong Sung Blue is a sweet tribute but slightly off key.02 Jan 06:01 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe Police’s Stewart Copeland: From being the son of spies to composer of operasA preview of his gab-fest tour, starring Kim Philby, Chrissie Hynde but no Sting. 31 Dec 05:30 AM
