EntertainmentBad Moms: More brat house than frat houseBad Moms is essentially your average frat-house party flick, starring hot Hollywood mums in place of Zac Efron - or at least it's trying to be.25 Aug 10:30 PM
EntertainmentIt's official, this is the worst film of 2016There have been three previous Ben-Hur movies, as well as an animated version, a mini-series and a famous homage - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace - that ripped off its chariot race.25 Aug 09:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO Bach CollageDuring the past few years, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has presented annual Choral Masterpieces evenings, focusing on one particular 25 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: The Absurdity of Humanity, NZ Dance CompanyThe New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) opened its premiere season with a double-bill programme consisting of two strikingly different 24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionDuncan GreiveLatta tackles dark issues with dignityCOMMENT: The nuance and power of the the piece was indisputable, a monument to bravery and what television can still achieve if it aspires to.23 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy you'll love to hate Real HousewivesThe Real Housewives of Auckland might be appallingly timed but it is the most entertaining television of the year, writes Duncan Greive.23 Aug 10:09 AM
EntertainmentHillary's TV One debut a 'promising start'If the Legionnaire hat comes roaring back into fashion in New Zealand this summer, we won't need to look far to find the reason why.21 Aug 11:30 PM
EntertainmentEndless flow of stunning ariasAuckland Opera Studio and its artistic director Frances Wilson should be very proud of giving Handel's Oreste its New Zealand premiere.21 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKinky costumes steam up stageIf the title Venus in Fur sounds vaguely familiar you could be thinking of Velvet Underground circa 1967 or the 19th century erotic novel.21 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: At the galleriesWhat: Resident by James Cousins Where and when: Gow Langsford Gallery, 26 Lorne St, to August 27 TJ says: Luminous, near abstract 19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Film a magical heartbreakA fantasy adventure filled with heart and soul, and beautiful animation.19 Aug 06:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Galaxy of adventure awaits, eventuallyNo Man's Sky is a true sandbox game. Like actual real life space, it's overwhelming in scale, but endlessly intriguing.19 Aug 03:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Batfleck's replacement has arrivedThey're attempting to push their graphic novel style to deliver their most impressive game yet, with engaging dialogue and impressive action sequences.19 Aug 02:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Thriller with few thrillsThe 12th and latest film to be based on a novel by the austere doyen of espionage fiction, John le Carre, may be the least satisfying ever.18 Aug 11:30 PM
EntertainmentFirst two string quartets of Brahms now on disc from NZ String QuartetThe New Zealand String Quartet has a distinguished track record on disc, balancing homegrown with international repertoire. Its latest 18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO Calm SeasMendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage has always seemed a poor cousin to his more popular Hebrides Overture, despite its literary 18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShark attack film a total 'guilty pleasure'The Shallows is is a B-movie hoot big on suspense and curiously low on gore.18 Aug 03:30 AM
EntertainmentMating in Captivity a 'fun, naturalistic farce'There are some similarities in these two provocative tales of sexual tension by talented young New Zealand playwrights.17 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionCalum HendersonWhy are vibrators being used as kitchen utensils?In the space of a week, two characters in different TV One comedies have innocently mistaken a vibrator for a kitchen utensil.16 Aug 08:05 PM
EntertainmentSpirited piano recital has intimate touchThe intimacy of Auckland Museum's auditorium must have appealed to Javier Perianes, introducing his Fazioli recital as more of a family concert.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSelena Gomez sparkles like a 'true diva'Review: Selena Gomez was open, honest, and all grown up.14 Aug 02:40 AM
EntertainmentAt the galleries: Elliot Collins and Daniel CrooksTJ McNamara checks out new exhibitions from Elliot Collins and Daniel Crooks12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRoss Harris: Symphony No.5 & Violin ConcertoThe Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra take on the music of Ross Harris with excellent results.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAbzu is a mesmerising, dreamlike experienceFew games let you pause, sit silently while surrounded by sunfish and seaweed, and meditate.12 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentThe world must strive for peaceTonight's second instalment of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Degenerate, Denounced, Outrageous series was always going to be the 11 Aug 07:00 PM
EntertainmentGlass act pares back layers of LennonWith a finely woven blend of song and interview fragments Australian John Waters takes us inside Lennon's glass onion.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDoes Ab Fab live up to the original?If you're after a cheap laugh you'll get one here, but these fabulous ladies are better off sticking to the television screen.11 Aug 04:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Riveting rock killing spreeThe weapon in this gripping and gruesome punk rock horror-thriller are many and various.11 Aug 03:30 AM
EntertainmentDance review: HealrHEALR is an intriguing exploration of the concept of wellbeing in 2016. Created and performed by leading dance independents, Rose 10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Absolutely Fabulous DarlingsNZME's Head of Entertainment Joanna Hunkin and NZH Focus's very own sweetie darling Laura McGoldrick, delve into the new Ab Fab movie in style.Watch10 Aug 12:20 AM
OpinionCalum HendersonMuseum makeover show a surprise gemCOMMENT: Seven years on the popular British show Time Team obviously left Gallagher with a strong sense for what audiences will find interesting.09 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBrilliant performance brings evening of joyThe evening almost stole upon us. First up, clarinettist Julian Bliss gave us Debussy with pianist Sarah Watkins and, with shivery 08 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentGiggles a work in progressMelodrama falls a little flat on debut but theatre company shows potential.07 Aug 05:00 PM
