EntertainmentTheatre review: HairsprayThis bright, feel-good musical left us so happy that we were possibly high on hairspray fumes, writes Janet McAllister.17 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Spiritual Bach piece played with passionStephen Layton was responsible for the memorable Mass in B minor, presented by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra as its 2012 Choral Masterpiece concert.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA genius from the startWe have searched the NZ Herald archive for our original reviews of Robin Williams' major roles. Read them here.14 Aug 01:00 AM
EntertainmentClassical review: ACO, Raye Freedom Arts CentreWe were expecting an evening of contrasts on Sunday when the Jade String Quartet played Mozart against an impressive line-up of percussion instruments.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionConcert review: On-form Dylan shows the loveWhy does Bob Dylan still tour the world when he could be enjoying a quiet existence living off his royalties? Why the hell wouldn’t he?09 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDance review: Hypnotic work is one out of the boxThe opening work in this most mesmerising of programmes begins with a filmed section projected on to a large wooden cube which contains and catapults the dancers into action.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionReview: Steve-O, Bruce Mason CentreIt was supposed to be a fun comedy show. Turn up, sit down and have a few laughs. But at Steve-O's Bruce Mason Centre comedy set - it didn't take long for things to turn ugly.06 Aug 10:54 PM
EntertainmentConcert review: Ben Howard, Town HallThere is something magical about live music. Standing amongst a community of people in love with the songs. Closing your eyes and just letting the sounds flood through you.02 Aug 11:26 PM
EntertainmentGame review: The Last of Us RemasteredOne of the Playstation 3's best games has been transported onto the PS4. Is it worth playing again? Chris Schulz evaluates The Last of Us Remastered ...29 Jul 10:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: An Unseasonable Fall of Snow, The BasementThe twist in Gary Henderson's short 1998 mystery is just the right level of difficult: it's solvable but hard enough that you'll feel pleased you got it, with the help of some cleverly-spaced clues.29 Jul 09:00 PM
OpinionColin Hogg: Rocking tale that hits high notesColin Hogg writes: Is it that we don't have enough stories to tell that we have to keep repeating the same famous old ones over and over?28 Jul 05:00 PM