EntertainmentIs this one of the worst games of all time?Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is lying at the bottom of a halfpipe in a crumpled heap.16 Oct 02:30 AM
OpinionReview: Russell's bonkers brand of comedyRussell Brand swaggered, thrusted, probed and taunted his way through a 90 minute set, pointed out the absurdities of the world, and of human nature, and left the 4000 strong audience in a daze.15 Oct 12:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: No surprises on flagship football gameThere's only one major thing wrong with Fifa 16: Chelsea are a pretty good team.14 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionChris SchulzThe one thing that ruined The Walking Dead's returnIt was a viscerally punishing opening statement of intent, ruined by one major flaw, writes Chris Schulz. (Warning: Story may contain spoilers)13 Oct 03:45 AM
EntertainmentHas 7 Days gone too far?COMMENT: Comedy favourite has extended itself with a one-hour sports show, and it's not funny, writes Calum Henderson.12 Oct 08:00 AM
OpinionCalum HendersonWhy new Grand Designs host is a maniacChris Moller cuts a less imposing figure than Kevin McCloud but Grand Designs NZ still gets the job done - and uncovers some interesting characters along the way.11 Oct 03:30 AM
EntertainmentBack over Uncharted territory (+win)If you haven't seen the trailer for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, head to YouTube immediately.09 Oct 01:45 AM
EntertainmentLego video game fun by the blockloadBatman is hurling batarangs into the air, trying to knock the Wicked Witch of the West off her broomstick.08 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionChris SchulzCliff Curtis has blood on his hands - and it's not from zombiesCliff Curtis' character showed his true colours in last night's season finale of Fear the Walking Dead, writes Chris Schulz (this review may contain spoilers).05 Oct 08:55 PM
EntertainmentConcert review: The Church Tour 2015The annual Church Tour has begun with the country-esque quartet of Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams and Barry Saunders combining their collective hymn books and impeccable harmonies.04 Oct 08:15 PM
EntertainmentHoustoun delights with Baroque-inspired selectionThe pianist Michael Houstoun's latest touring recital, titled <i>Inspired by Bach</i>, offered music, both local and international.04 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Biopics Hollywood's version of the truthHollywood biopics might be great movies but they're still full of lies, writes Karl Puschmann.04 Oct 02:05 AM
OpinionChris SchulzHow Humans should have ended (spoiler alert)Humans was riveting viewing. At least, it was until last night's lacklustre finale. Chris Schulz thinks it should have ended in a different way.04 Oct 02:05 AM
EntertainmentReview: Best car game just got betterIt's not long before you realise the creators of Forza 6 - the sixth instalment of the decade-old series - really want to make a splash.01 Oct 07:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Sympathy for the old devilsTwo warhorses from different ends of the great British rock gallop of the 1960s have emerged from their respective ancient stables with the bit between their teeth and new solo albums.01 Oct 05:30 PM
EntertainmentA closer looks at the Pyro music appThese days everyone is a self-professed DJ - make up a playlist, plug speakers into your iPhone and press play.01 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Zombie game lacking on smaller screenWhy hello there, my little Vita friend. It's been a long time between drinks.01 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentDance review: Mitimiti, Tempo Dance FestivalMitimiti has its beginnings in choreographer Jack Gray's personal journey in search of a closer connection with his Te Rarawa heritage and marae in the Hokianga.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionAlex CaseyMind games rule The BlockThe Block has ditched it's whacky-WipeOut style challenges and gets straight down to business in the latest series.29 Sep 07:50 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Manifesto 2083, The BasementAt the start of this intellectually confronting and complex one-man play, Olaf Hojgaard (Edwin Wright) tells us he was watching the 2011 Tour de France telecast when he first heard about Anders Behring Breivik's politically-motivated murder.29 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA first look at Heroes RebornThe Heroes universe is back in a reboot, Heroes: Reborn - the first episode screened last night on TV3.29 Sep 05:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: De Niro's new flick doesn't quite deliverFilmmaker Nancy Meyers has produced a catalogue of lighthearted, fun films, with mature actors and made for mature audiences; think Something's Gotta Give and It's Complicated.27 Sep 03:00 AM
OpinionSt James passes its first big testAuckland's St James Theatre faced its first true test since re-opening with a sold out show by electronic act Odesza. How did it fare? Chris Schulz was there.26 Sep 07:00 PM
OpinionChris SchulzConcert review: Wiz Khalifa, Vector ArenaThere are weed-obsessed rappers, and then there's Wiz Khalifa, an artist so obsessed with the sticky stuff his eyesight is probably restricted to various shades of green.26 Sep 05:45 AM
EntertainmentPixels not terrible ... for an Adam Sandler movieAdam Sandler leading a crew to save the world against an invasion of 80s videogame arcade characters created by aliens who got hold of one of those Nasa space probes with a recording of what we did for entertainment in 1982.25 Sep 01:30 AM
EntertainmentDisclosure: Cool friends, crap partyIf you're kicking off your brand new dance album, a record that will soon soundtrack festivals the world over, maybe you shouldn't do it with The Weeknd.24 Sep 06:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Mad Max's 'vicious' video gameBurning tyres, smouldering wreckage and dust storms blowing across desolate wastelands. Right from the start, Mad Max gets one key thing right: the vibe24 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Tom Hardy's unusual musical crime thrillerOccupying the most improbable of genres, the musical thriller, this feature-film version of a 2011 National Theatre hit takes an unusual angle of view to explore the effect on the small Ipswich street of the title of a wave of murders in 2006.24 Sep 02:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Singer's fierce and soulful tributeIt's not often that you'll come across an album that grabs you by the arm, reaches down your throat and wrenches your heart like this one.23 Sep 06:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Scottish trio's eye-opening albumLocking themselves away to write, record and produce seems to have paid off - Chvrches have come into their own with their second album, Every Open Eye.23 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Film's choreography 'electrifying'Internationally acclaimed South Auckland hip-hop superstar Parris Goebel turns this classic follow-your-dreams dance story into something special, thanks to her electrifying, unique style of choreography and incredible troupe of dancers.23 Sep 05:00 PM