EntertainmentReview: Suite a reliable audience magnetWe had been told that Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade had been programmed at least 23 times in the orchestra's history and, once again, it proved a reliable audience magnet.26 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Finding DoryAn ocean of opportunity awaits in the sequel to Finding Nemo.26 Jun 03:11 AM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Field, Complete NocturrnsJohn Field (1782-1837) is an elusive figure in 19th century music, an Irish pianist and composer who, for almost three decades, sustained a successful career in Russia.24 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentScot-rockers Garbage back on snarly formAcross Strange Little Birds Manson is ragged and restless, writhing with hatred and self-loathing.24 Jun 11:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Broods' new album loses steamBroods' last album, Evergreen was a moody, ethereal offering, beautiful in its pared-back nature. This is the opposite of that.24 Jun 11:00 AM
OpinionKarl PuschmannIs this the silliest show on TV right now?COMMENT: Without a doubt the silliest show currently screening is Angie Tribeca. As such, I can't recommend it highly enough.24 Jun 10:00 AM
OpinionCalum HendersonForget Fleur and Jordan - here's where the drama's atReality TV producers would crawl over broken glass for this kind of conflict.24 Jun 07:30 AM
EntertainmentSorry Chili Peppers, this is not okayFunk-inspired jam-rap about robot sex? If there's one 90s band that should be well past their use-by date, it's the Chili Peppers.24 Jun 03:45 AM
EntertainmentReview: Labyrinth of Lies 'skilfully handled'Labyrinth of Lies dramatises the campaign that led to the Frankfurt Auschwitz trials of 1963-1965 in which 750 of 789 SS officers charged were convicted.24 Jun 03:30 AM
EntertainmentThese Turtles should have stayed in their shellIt's nice to reminisce and catch up with the four turtles again - but it would be much better to have the option to play with my son.23 Jun 06:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Finding Dory a swimmingly good taleThe length of time between films might be good for Finding Dory, as it has a sameness to the original.23 Jun 02:00 AM
EntertainmentSpecial effects can't save Independence Day sequelReview: Resurgence is left feeling like a derivative mash-up of bigger, better franchises.22 Jun 11:30 AM
OpinionDuncan GreiveAnother OJ Simpson show - but this one's a must-seeOrenthal James Simpson has roared back into the public consciousness this year, and this riveting documentary is irresistibly compelling television.21 Jun 08:15 PM
EntertainmentGame of Thrones just aired the greatest hour of TV, everThe latest episode of Game of Thrones delivers everything you could've wanted, and everything you never knew you needed.20 Jun 11:00 AM
EntertainmentReworking turns classic tale of vengeance on its headThe enduring relevance of Greek tragedy is persuasively demonstrated in Euripides' Medea.19 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTriumphant night of opera magicWhat new paths might Mozart have pursued had he lived to capitalise on the popular success of The Magic Flute?19 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The Conjuring 2Both films are based on Ed and Lorraine Warren, a real-life American husband and wife famous for their work as paranormal investigators.19 Jun 03:00 AM
EntertainmentGallery of sound and poetryThe music of Eve de Castro-Robinson is well represented on CD, with three fine albums on the Atoll label.17 Jun 08:30 PM
EntertainmentOpposites Attract: Me Before YouYou don't need to be familiar with Jojo Moyes' popular novel Me Before You to know what happens in this adaptation.17 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReal life murder tale makes for compulsive viewingThe Secret, based on a bizarre true story, is both painstakingly paced and a show in a hurry.17 Jun 03:15 AM
OpinionCalum HendersonWestside the best kind of blast from pastCOMMENT: We know exactly what to expect - a darkly comic mix of disorganised crime, family melodrama and unabashed Kiwi nostalgia.14 Jun 09:00 PM
EntertainmentClass missing in Lang Lang circusThe Lang Lang circus came to town, pitching a tent in our most exotic movie palace.13 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPunked-out suffrage story a rockin' riotATC's reboot brings a blast of anarchic energy to the remarkable story of how New Zealand beat the world in granting women the right to vote.12 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Now You See Me 2In 2016, it's possible that there is nothing less relevant or sexy than a magician.11 Jun 05:39 PM
EntertainmentFlight of the Conchords' reunion reviewWith help from the "New Zealand Symphony Orchestra" our comedy stars slay them in New York on opening night.10 Jun 07:01 PM
EntertainmentReview: Ladyhawke's newfound clarityWild Things is a celebration for Brown, a celebration of love, good times, newfound clarity, and getting her groove back.09 Jun 10:30 PM
EntertainmentBizarre show delivers bold perceptionIn a brazen one-man performance, Potato Stamp Megalomaniac depicts a real life roller coaster breakdown.09 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionCalum HendersonHenderson: Pop kettle on for Queen's 90th tributeCOMMENT: Many happy returns and thanks for the day off work to Her Majesty the Queen who remains famous enough to have birthday party broadcast on TV.07 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: All aboard fabulous journey to OzFrancesco Ventriglia's telling of Dorothy and her journey along the yellow brick road opens under a wide, fresco sky.05 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Brahms & Bartok Violin ConcertosLast year, Janine Jansen filled Auckland Town Hall playing Tchaikovsky with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, her performance melting all but the stoniest of hearts.04 Jun 10:09 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The Nice GuysThe two lead performances are worth the ticket price alone in this rough and tough buddy movie.04 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionAlex CaseyThere's nothing Happy about this ValleyHappy Valley is a lot like other crime dramas on the surface, but it takes viewers where few others dare.02 Jun 09:00 PM
EntertainmentGarage-rock duo get dark, dirty and deep on new LPHe's from Buckinghamshire, she's from Florida, but there's something about the duo that makes them sound like no one else.02 Jun 06:00 PM
