OpinionDuncan GreiveTV One show feels like a slap in the faceA new TV series on Boomers and their lovely homes feels wrong amid the housing crisis they helped cause, says one TV critic.21 Jul 07:30 PM
EntertainmentEmotions out of the blue in Aussie dramaThis Australian drama is more affecting than its unattractive title and contrived set-up promised, thanks to LaPaglia.21 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionReview: Star Trek Beyond goes nowhere we haven't been beforeDespite some solid leads, the new Star Trek films winds up being just a bit silly.20 Jul 08:15 PM
EntertainmentO'Sullivan: Male bonding under the lensThe three 20-something dudes sitting across from me on a couch in a D.C. hotel room don't look like movie stars.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionCalum HendersonIs this NZ's best reality show ever?COMMENT: The raw elements of all our reality television favourites all exist in farming, its huge potential hidden in plain sight all along.19 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Yours TrulyDrawing on the notoriety of Jack the Ripper, Albert Belz' play <i>Yours Truly</i> uses various theories about who the murderer was.18 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: RememberReview: If you didn't know better, you might think it was a tasteless spoof.18 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentIs this the best NZ album of the year?Throughout, the album mixes romance and realism in such a clear-eyed manner that you can't help but be won over.18 Jul 03:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: Energetic insights into life of youngATC's celebration of youth theatre has thrown up three plays that coalesce into a wildly energetic, multi-vocal snapchat on what it is like to be young.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZH Focus: Ghostbusters reviewLaura McGoldrick and Chris Campbell head to Berkley Cinemas in Mission Bay to see whether the new Ghostbusters remake can live up to the original.Watch16 Jul 08:36 AM
EntertainmentPoi E movie opens film festival on a high noteThe world premiere of Poi E: The Story of Our Song opened the New Zealand International Festival at the Civic last night to a sell-out 14 Jul 10:09 PM
EntertainmentViolinist pursues decorative dialoguesAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra seems happy that Music Director Giordano Bellincampi is back in town, and one sensed it in the first 13 Jul 10:29 PM
EntertainmentWhy everyone needs to see This Is PikiMaori television's brilliant new drama This Is Piki should be screened daily on mainstream TV, writes Duncan Greive.13 Jul 09:30 AM
EntertainmentQuartet's vocal talents a fine start for new ventureThis beautifully sung song cycle follows the same unusual format as Brel: two guys and two gals singing songs without an overarching 11 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuReview: Bard lives in Maori take on OthelloMasks and quick character changes lend vitality and humour to the tragic love story.10 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Divine immersion thrills Aotea crowdSir Andrew Davis prefaced an enthralling Eclairs sur l'au-Dela by saying how privileged he felt to be conducting this Messiaen work for his second and probably last time.10 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The BFGNothing says "a lovely film for kids" like a giant, crotchety old man in a cloak who peeks through windows and steals young orphans 09 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionRebecca Barry HillRoadies: 'It's a lacklustre gig'Fun is hard to find in this comedy about a rock band's 'family'.08 Jul 08:00 PM
EntertainmentThe show TVNZ doesn't want you to seeAfter a few episodes and a lot of new insights, Alex Casey realised we need more shows like <i>Sex Box</i>.08 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: Purapurawhetū, Te Pou TheatreAlmost ten years since its premiere Briar Grace-Smith's timeless classic of love, loss and legacies once again takes to the stage 08 Jul 02:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy Bravo is just like talkback radioThe new channel brings an array of exclusives, all of which seem to be the same show remade over and over in various communities of obscene wealth.06 Jul 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWarm-hearted show will travel wellThis warm-hearted hour is a signature Massive Company ensemble piece: real-life snippets cleverly performed with spark and verve by 06 Jul 04:31 AM
EntertainmentBrutal honesty in fine performancesTheatre doesn't get much more real than this. Two brothers and their father stand onstage to give an unfiltered account of their lives06 Jul 04:20 AM
EntertainmentMyth allows dancers to soarAtamira Dance Company's 2016 development season, Manaia, presents three short works which engage with some aspect of that mythological 06 Jul 04:04 AM
EntertainmentIntimate venue adds punch to tasty worksAuckland Chamber Orchestra, under the admirable Peter Scholes, set off tonight with a welcome taste of the local.04 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The Legend of TarzanPlease refrain from rolling your eyes at yet another reboot that nobody asked for, but I'm here to tell you that there is a new reboot 02 Jul 10:30 PM
OpinionAlex Casey'I've seen things that cannot be unseen'Alex Casey tunes into TV One's new show Beauty and the Beach - but quickly wishes she hadn't.02 Jul 06:00 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: The Legend of TarzanDirector David Yates now takes on a story that's already been adapted in almost every way possible, and attempts to turn it into a blockbuster that appeals to - well, it's hard to know.02 Jul 12:09 AM
EntertainmentFootnote NZ draws upon talents of overseas artistsIn its 2016 season, Footnote New Zealand Dance draws upon the talents of overseas based artists to present an intriguing double bill01 Jul 01:10 AM
EntertainmentDancers provide exhilarating viewingThe splendid dancers of Nederlands Dans Theater's company NDT1 received a standing ovation on the opening night of their Auckland season, an acknowledgement of their stellar performance.30 Jun 04:36 AM
EntertainmentSuyeon Kang reveals interpretative scope that made her a winnerSuyeon Kang, the first Australian to take top honours in the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, has undertaken her winner's recital tour and concerto performance.30 Jun 04:30 AM
EntertainmentThe Rock's new movie is exactly what you think it isYou know what you're in with The Rock's new film - but what you may not expect is to see Dwayne Johnson stealing scenes from his comedian co-star.30 Jun 03:30 AM
OpinionDuncan GreiveWhy I quit Game of ThronesDespite the show becoming perhaps the signature cultural phenomenon of this era, it also had begun to suck, writes Duncan Greive.29 Jun 03:45 AM
EntertainmentReview: Choir sure to stun on tourThe Youth ensemble in thrilling form on eve of departure for Europe.28 Jun 05:00 PM
