OpinionConcert review: Justin Timberlake, Vector ArenaVector Arena was treated to some impressive southern hospitality last night, with Tennessee kid Justin Timberlake playing his first Auckland show of three.12 Oct 10:21 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: SiddharthCanadian-born director Mehta shows a keen eye for the mean streets of his ancestral homeland in this small, heartfelt story of a man's search for his missing son.10 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Tweedy, SukiraeIn the past two decades, Jeff Tweedy has become one of America’s most emotionally intelligent and versatile songwriters.10 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: MedeaThe NT Live* project reached cinemas here five years ago in July and this newest show is the oldest: it’s the series first Greek tragedy, Euripides’ 2500-year-old story of a woman who exacts the most hideous revenge.10 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: WeezerRivers Cuomo and co have been talking the talk ahead of the release of their ninth studio album, promising a return to the guitar crunch of their first, and best, album, the Blue one.10 Oct 02:30 AM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Thom Yorke, Philip SelwayRadiohead fans might be thinking a new album might be nice about now given the gap since 2011's King of Limbs and the tour which brought them here the following year.10 Oct 01:30 AM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Lucinda WilliamsFew artists would dare open an album - let alone a double set - with a spare song based on the words of their accomplished poet father.09 Oct 10:45 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Sola Rosa, MagneticsSola Rosa are known for their star collaborations and genre mixing, and their latest album lives up to that reputation.09 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: We Are The Best!A story of three Swedish teens turning to punk rock and each other makes for a warm and funny story of 80s adolescence, writes Francesca Rudkin08 Oct 10:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The JudgeParing Robert Downey jnr as the hotshot lawyer son of judge Robert Duvall? An emotional fraud of a film, writes Russell Baillie ...08 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionJoanna HunkinConcert review: Miley Cyrus, Vector ArenaMiley Cyrus devotees have had an exciting 24 hours, after the star touched down at Auckland Airport yesterday morning for her first New Zealand concert at Vector Arena last night.08 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMusical review: The Sound of Music, The CivicRight now The Sound of Music seems even more in tune with the times than when it premiered in 1959 and anticipated all the major themes of the 60s.05 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTV: Gotham vs S.H.I.E.L.D.With his less-than-super powers but his magnificent toys, Batman always suited the ground level world of television.28 Sep 10:35 PM
EntertainmentDenzel does die hard DIYThere are many reasons why The Equalizer isn't a good movie. But it's still kind of a good time.26 Sep 09:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Julian Casablancas, TyrannySit down, lie back, put your headphones on and get ready to make a serious commitment to an album. Because, if you want to understand Julian Casablancas' latest offering it's going to take some patience.26 Sep 03:45 AM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Tony Bennett & Lady GagaWho knew Lady Gaga was a lover of the Great American Songbook?26 Sep 02:45 AM
EntertainmentAlbum review: The Madden BrothersImagine cruising down California's Highway 101 in an old Cadillac. Tunes up, top down, and the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean highlights a haze over the horizon.25 Sep 10:45 PM
EntertainmentMarvel upgrade gives game a boostAre you ready for a fight? Because you're probably going to get one.25 Sep 06:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Moana and the TribeFor my money the most powerful, enjoyable and important act on the mainstage at this year's Womad in Taranaki - and there were some over-acclaimed but perfunctory internationals - was Moana and the Tribe.25 Sep 03:45 AM
EntertainmentMovie Review: Rock the CasbahDirector Laila Marrakchi's Morocco-set drama about a family gathering to mourn its father is an enjoyable and visually scrumptious affair, even if the premise is familiar.25 Sep 03:30 AM
EntertainmentMovie Review: Planes: Fire & RescueIt's a quick turnaround for an industry that normally takes years to complete a follow-up - it will be 2017 before we see the next Lego movie. This alone gives a good indication of the quality of animation and story to expect.25 Sep 03:15 AM
EntertainmentMovie Review: Hip Hop-ErationIf you loved Young@Heart, Ping Pong or Autumn Gold, about a group of geriatric athletes preparing for the World Masters Competition; Hip Hop-eration is for you.25 Sep 02:30 AM
EntertainmentMovie Review: The Maze RunnerSci-fi survival tale will leave teens hungry for more, this cross between the Lord of the Flies and The Hunger Games leaves you wanting more.24 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The LunchboxThe miracle of order amid chaos that is the system of tiffin meals is the basis of a lightweight but very charming romantic comedy.19 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Don GiovanniFrom the start, New Zealand Opera's Don Giovanni presented the mix of tragedy and comedy stipulated in the opera's description as "dramma giocoso" (playful drama).19 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBoy and Bear rock PowerstationThe Powerstation came alive last night as Australian indie folk-rock band Boy and Bear took to the Auckland stage.18 Sep 11:45 PM
EntertainmentReview: Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began life in the 80s as a goofball parody of other superhero comics, but this 21st century makeover comes from producer Michael Bay.18 Sep 04:00 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: LockeA handsomely shot and superbly acted exercise in cinematic minimalism, Locke, which takes place entirely in a car, is the kind of film that makes a mockery of a star rating system.18 Sep 03:30 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: Sin City: A Dame to Kill ForBuried in the middle of the brilliantly repulsive first Sin City film is a scene that will be seared into the memory banks of anyone who saw it.18 Sep 02:00 AM
EntertainmentCourtney Barnett's first NZ show goes offMelodic bass lines were covered by scratchy, squealing guitars last night as Australian singer Courtney Barnett kicked off her international tour, performing to a sold out crowd at the Kings Arms in Auckland.17 Sep 11:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Pere Ubu, Carnival of SoulsWith so much music codified into genres and artists reluctant to alienate an audience, Pere Ubu remain refreshingly abrasive, marginal and theatrically challenging.17 Sep 05:00 PM
