ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s September viewing guide: Sophie Turner turns jewel thief, Elizabeth Taylor in her own wordsWhat to watch: The best television across free to air and streaming platforms.27 Sep 04:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentLive and Let Die: A revealing series about Dai Henwood’s life with cancerDai Henwood’s TV show takes an unconventional and considered approach.26 Sep 06:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentActor Freya Silas Finch on gender identity - ‘There can be playfulness’Freya Silas Finch’s A Slow Burlesque takes a light-hearted look at gender identity.25 Sep 07:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentFor a film meant to focus on female lust, Iris and the Men is a flaccid failureThis film could have been so much more, instead it has no moral centre and nothing to say.24 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentCrime dominates “go to” Sky channel for premium British dramaThe arrival of BBC First on Sky here follows a shake-up of BBC outlets in Australia.24 Sep 12:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentMusic: Nick Lowe reinvents himself again, and MJ Lenderman’s lyrics stingNew music from Nick Lowe and Wednesday guitarist's MJ Lenderman.22 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentFans are losing their heads to the songs of SixThe hit show about the wives of Henry VIII has musical fans excited.21 Sep 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentSongs of the week September 22: New Tracks by Bon Iver, Alisa Xayalith, Office Dog and moreHave a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.21 Sep 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentWhy an inspirational teacher movie is the film the world needs right nowInspirational-teacher movies certainly aren’t new but Radical's timing couldn't be better.20 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentMeet the new queens of the Indie stageThree talented Aotearoa artists launch confident, accomplished albums.19 Sep 04:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentDemi Moore’s Oscar-worthy performance in grisly horror about getting oldDemi Moore is back and in the role of a life-time.19 Sep 12:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentGripping NZ medical drama gets film director back behind the cameraFilm director Christine Jeffs on returning to the big screen after more than a decade away18 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentJames McAvoy chalks up another memorable psychoIn Speak No Evil, hell really is other people.17 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentHumanist Vampire channels What We Do in the Shadows with heartfelt humourFangs and feelings in sweet black comedy where young vampire seeks guilt-free nourishment.17 Sep 12:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNZ-born Shōgun star Anna Sawai on her historic Emmy award-winning roleAhead of Emmy success, Russell Baillie met Anna Sawai to talk about her life-changing role16 Sep 10:30 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Fazerdaze, Nilüfer Yanya, Franz Ferdinand and moreHave a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.14 Sep 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentAmerican music icon: “I’m so happy that people still play guitars and make loud music...”Foo Fighters Dave Grohl says he wouldn't be making music without Bob Mould.14 Sep 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentTwo Aussies master the waves in two swell-powered documentariesSailing the circumference of Antarctica and a world champion blind surfer battling waves.12 Sep 04:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentMusic: Nick Cave shows a tamer side and Tami Neilson pays tribute to an idolNew releases from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Tami Nielson.12 Sep 12:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentBe like Billy T? Cabaret show questions Māori comedy’s pathRutene Spooner’s Be Like Billy? is a nod to Billy T James, but it comes with questions.11 Sep 07:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentRoyal tour: Six queens to visit Auckland in 2025It reigns across the world, now blockbuster musical Six is to come to Auckland.10 Sep 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentTimeless rock: Why veteran music legends are still shaking up the stageAge does not weary some much-loved musicians - but why do they keep touring?10 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe man who rewired Kiwi rockDoug Hood wired together much of the country’s left-field bands and music business.10 Sep 03:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s songs of the week: New tracks by Nadia Reid, Benee, Fat Freddy’s Drop and moreHave a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.08 Sep 12:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentDoes next generation Beetlejuice sequel live up to the hype?Jenna Ortega joins stars Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton and Catherine O'Hara.06 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentFour Go Flatting: Four new friends, one house, laughter and lessonsNew TV show about disabled guys going flatting entertains and educates.05 Sep 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentSalute to Christchurch architectural partnership in touching docoFilm captures how Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney restyled the Garden City.05 Sep 07:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentWellington band’s second album is a rarity, plus new sounds from Americana rock royaltyNew albums from Mystery Waitress and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings.03 Sep 04:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentRevenge comedy - and its 94-year-old star - shine as grandma takes on the scammersRight from its hilariously relatable get-go, Thelma is a heartfelt and heartwarming ride.03 Sep 12:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s songs of the week: New tracks by Coldplay, Jamie xx, Phoebe Rings and moreHave a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.01 Sep 02:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentRebecca Gibney on being crowned the Queen of Oz tvKiwi actor looks back on 40 years of success across the Tasman.01 Sep 12:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentEva Green steals the show in thrilling Musketeers follow-upMilady is a stylish sequel - with a cliff-hanger ending.31 Aug 02:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentMidas Man: Epstein’s story shines but lacks depthFinally, a movie about the man who took the Beatles to the world.29 Aug 12:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainment‘I love doing projects that terrify me’: Auckland actor on tough new roleSpanish-born, London-trained actor Beatriz Romilly relishes her next stage role.28 Aug 05:00 PM