Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

It aims to be the Lean In for the Instagram age but Girlboss isn't a power player.

Veteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Neil Oliver returns with his poetic turn of phrase.

Boys is loud and angry, which is all to the good.

Holy Trinity Cathedral's Anzacs Commemoration Concert was a moving and timely reminder.

This fiercely feminist story of a woman's journey to adulthood not for the weak of stomach

It was one of TVs most provocative shows but how did Girls go out?

Chewing Gum is a glorious Frankenstein of some of the best comedies in recent years.

Funnyman Leigh Hart is back - and more ridiculous than ever.

You've got to be confident to call your debut album, "Do Not Open". Or stupid.

John Campbell is back on the small screen as Checkpoint makes its television debut.

Contrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.

The Rebel Pink shows dance is alive and kicking in all its forms, writes Raewyn Whyte.

After finishing the series then you may be desperately searching for the next podcast hit.

William Dart finds a Kiwi take on the songs of Shakespeare is not so sweet.

The late James McNeish sets out the subject of his final book right from its opening line.

The flamboyant Henry Wong Doe.

If you want a band to soundtrack a looming apocalypse, you won't go wrong with Mastodon.

Frustrated by small talk? Then Weaves is theatre for you, writes Janet McAllister.

Interview-derived show offers surprisingly eloquent take on shared sense of identity.

Problematic acoustics compromise a stirring presentation of Bach's St John Passion.

COMMENT: The Hui changed the narrative on a major story this week, writes Duncan Greive.

Anzac Eve is entertaining and intriguing

John Adams' Shaker Loops deserved to headline the Great Masterworks concert.

NZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.

Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.

COMMENT: 10-part web series about humiliated athlete's quest to regain form.

Carmen and L'Arlésienne: an exceptionally good night at the ballet not to be missed.

Sci-fi suspense at times silly but surprisingly satisfying with a stellar cast.