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The 20 best new crime thrillers to read this year

From Coben to Coles... we pick 20 criminally good new thrillers.

Read all the NZ Herald's reviews from the 2024 NZ International Comedy Festival

The popular festival entertained audiences in Auckland and Wellington this month.

How Demi Moore’s triumphant comeback skewers the sexism Hollywood threw at her

Demi Moore's return to film in The Substance is a bold commentary on beauty standards.

Dirty Work: An ode to joy that is joyous to watch

Review: There's plenty of praises to sing when it comes to this show.

Furiosa review: George Miller's soul-pricklingly primal Mad Max prequel

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth star in George Miller’s stunt-filled follow-up.

Review: Gritty and witty combine in British spy drama

Characters are at the heart of this British spy drama starring Bill Nighy.

How rebel Star Wars fans saved the original movies

NYT: Why fans spent more than a decade digitally restoring the original Star Wars trilogy.

From The Fall Guy to Airwolf: 10 ridiculous TV shows that blew up the 1980s

These TV shows are a blend of high-octane action, quirky crime-solving and more.

The Regime review: Kate Winslet shows tyrannical side

Well-put-together miniseries has echoes of Succession.

William Dart review: Bach Musica NZ’s first concert of the season

Our aural perspectives were deliciously teased.

Critics of Back to Black should remember the best biopics aren’t always the most faithful

The Amy Winehouse film has had mixed reviews, but the naysayers are missing the point.

Spinal Destination star on overcoming darkness, depression and his disability

A sudden accident left him a tetraplegic, now he’s the star of a new local dramedy.

From Dame Kiri to kiwi: NZ celebrity photographer's new fine art exhibition

Frew's show explores his passion for our natural environment.

Kirsten Dunst: ‘A male director made a totally improper comment to me at 16’

The former child star on industry predators, Tom Cruise’s kindness and new film Civil War.

How Beyonce went country — and caused a storm

Beyonce was dismissed by a country radio station and accused of cynicism. Who's right?

Review: Drama skirts controversy of real-life story

Drama based on a true story dances around the nitty gritty.