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NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: The Beths release their saddest song ever, and more

New releases: The Beths, Pickle Darling, Mel Parsons and more chosen by the Listener team.

Highwater mark: George Clarke on NZ's revolutionary coastal housing designs

UK TV architect's new show brings him to the islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

Fantastic Four’s slick design can’t mask a familiar plot

The enjoyable but instantly forgettable film is an improvement on previous attempts.

Euro star: Vicky Krieps on her NZ ghost film and debut album with top Kiwi musician

Recording Luxembourg actor's character-based songbook takes Mark Perkins around the world.

Music: Soft Bait roar, Droids whirrs in the past

Auckland post-punk band’s songs skewer empty language on impressive sophomore album.

Personal drama: Auckland theatre boss Sophie Henderson turns job into film Workmates

Screenwriter-actor's latest feature inspired by her underground playhouse days.

Persian diversion: Universal Language a quirky Canadian-Iranian dark comedy

Deadpan Cannes prize-winner an esoteric original.

AI rock band sparks debate over future of music

The artists whose work helped build AI-generated music need to be paid.

Nancy & the Nazis: Bringing the Mitford sisters to life in Outrageous TV drama

The notorious, rebellious society girls inspire a sprightly period piece.

Fiona Kidman: A writer’s life makes for stunning doco

The grand dame of NZ lit reflects on her sometimes controversial career.

Lost Boss: Unearthing Bruce Springsteen’s hidden gems

Graham Reid picks five great songs from the new collection of unreleased tracks.

NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: Six60 and Estère’s overseas collaborations, and a Lucy Lawless sampler

Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.

Jurassic World Rebirth: There’s life in the old dinosaur series yet

New cast and director a blessed relief after previous trilogy.

Tami Neilson’s Neon Cowgirl reviewed – her time to shine

Neil Finn steps into Willie Nelson’s boots for duet on new album.

NZ-made killer doll sequel another scary merry dance

M3GAN 2.0 heads into Mission: Impossible territory.

Ringlets: Post-punk with a grip that won’t let go

The Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies) reviewed.