EntertainmentHir creates maddening new gender politicsNew York playwright Taylor Mac's Hir is a powerful and provoking piece of theatre05 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPolitical drama is a humdingerA wryly observed dissection of where humanity comes into politics.05 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe new Scandi-noir thriller you need to seeNo mucking about in this high-stakes European drama, writes Calum Henderson.03 Aug 11:30 PM
EntertainmentHere's the film festival's most shocking docoTriplets reuniting should be a happy story. In Three Identical Strangers, it's shocking.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Disney on Ice creates magic memoriesGreg Bruce takes his daughters to Disney on Ice and is warmed by its artistry and action03 Aug 03:00 AM
EntertainmentCirque review: The Dust Palace defy the limits of being humanThe Dust Palace flies high in fundraising show which defies the limits of the human body.02 Aug 03:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy Kiwi rap group has a bone to pick with NZHaving slayed the rap game, SWIDT have bigger targets in sight.02 Aug 12:00 AM
EntertainmentBest of Quest our stars of tomorrowLexus Song Quest has a special place in our musical calendar and ongoing cultural history.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Run RabbitPast and present brought together in masterful exploration of life under siege.27 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSacha Baron Cohen made this town seem racist - now officials are promising changeTown vows to improve racial and religious tolerance after Who Is America? aired.26 Jul 03:00 AM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Chelsea Jade, Personal BestChelsea Jade makes up for a lack of new material with a selection of rock-solid bops.26 Jul 01:00 AM
EntertainmentThe Adults perfectly raise women's voicesThe new album HAJA is an awesome mix of cultures, voices and sounds.26 Jul 01:00 AM
EntertainmentHas The Internet become too chill?Is there such a thing as an album so chill you almost forget to listen to it?25 Jul 11:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Sightings not always clearPaul Simei-Barton reviews Massive Company's latest group work, Sightings.25 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIn Wildlife, Carey Mulligan saves a muddled filmEach time Wildlife loses pace, Carey Mulligan rescues it with her stunning performance.24 Jul 08:00 PM
EntertainmentJaime Martin, NZSO deliver symphonic feastJaime Martin and NZSO have fun with Shostakovich's Festive Overture, writes William Dart.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAida an entertaining night at the operaAntonello Palombi won hearts with his rapturous "Celeste Aida", writes William Dart.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi's grim travel show most relatable ever?Dark Tourist is macabre, weird as hell but also...kind of wonderful.20 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWeekend movies: Mamma Mia! Here We Go AgainPrepare for family to be humming Abba songs over the coming weeks20 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTami Neilson's sassy as hell #Time'sUp declarationTami Neilson takes on the patriarchy with more sass than we've ever seen.19 Jul 01:00 AM
EntertainmentKiwi star shines in the heartbreaking Leave No TraceNew Zealand's Thomasin McKenzie shines in this feature from the director of Winter's Bone.18 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: MammothMammoth weaves a story of extinction, survival and hair together in a neat whole.18 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentUnsettled arrangement around the tableThe Chairs is a strange linguistic experiment but also a rather bizarre cultural one.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBellincampi serves up delectable slice of DanishGiordano Bellincampi launched APO's Beethoven 7 concert with a welcome taste of Danish.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCalum Henderson: Amy Adams shines in Sharp ObjectsCOMMENT: Sharp Objects is a compelling yet uncomfortable watch.13 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Odette, To a StrangerOdette's To a Stranger is a strong debut, let down by a lack of variation.12 Jul 02:00 AM
EntertainmentDid Kanye hold R&B star Teyana Taylor back?Teyana Taylor's album could've been great, but was Kanye's project the right time for it?12 Jul 01:00 AM
EntertainmentPutting a bite into school holiday funSchool holidays mean that Tim Bray Productions will stage one of its plays for children.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Ballet, Mozart perfect pairingThe Royal New Zealand Ballet delivers a show with panache and impeccable timing.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Florence and the Machine's understated returnOn Florence Welch's fourth album, she dials things down – with diminishing returns.05 Jul 12:00 AM
EntertainmentTheatre reviews: two for Matariki at the Basement TheatreThe Basement Theatre celebrates Matariki with two very different plays worth seeing.04 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionAnna MurrayTV wars: The battle for 7pm - who reigns supreme?Anna Murray revisits all of the 7pm offerings to decide who reigns supreme.03 Jul 08:00 PM
EntertainmentCurious fare from Harth-BedoyaNZSO and conductor Harth-Bedoya came to town with a curious (and rather short) programme.01 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlay dives into murky depthsMurky depths of Jacobean drama are chillingly illuminated in Michael Hurst's production.01 Jul 05:00 PM