New ZealandReview: Pure HeroineIt takes a brave pop artist these days to publish their lyrics in full, for all to scrutinise, memorise, and wonder about.27 Sep 12:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Wicked fun and frivolity fit for familyThe iconic American fairytale with its catalogue of strange symbols and puzzling metaphors proves to be fertile ground for a musical extravaganza.22 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Medlyn's moving Angel gives wings to Elgar's bold workIn these sorry times when achievement is too easily gauged by approbation on YouTube and Facebook, it is sobering to reflect on the very real achievement.22 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentReview: Grand Theft Auto VChris Schulz reviews the biggest gaming event of the year, Grand Theft Auto V.18 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Kiss the Fish, Q TheatreThe magic of Indian Ink returns after a period of international touring with a new work that has the shrewdness of fable combined with the sweetness of a pop song.15 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Gwen in Purgatory, TapacThis 2010 Australian comedy-drama continues the year's mini-trend of realist, real-time shows, writes Janet McAllister.15 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentSurviving the SharknadoShow's survival skills are key, writes Nick Grant.14 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO jives to HaydnThe Mozart Requiem may have made for an almost full house on Thursday night as Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's 2013 Choral Masterpiece, but the concert's inclusion of two Haydn works was very much appreciated.13 Sep 01:54 AM
EntertainmentGame review: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: BlacklistIs the new Tom Clancy game worthy of the name? Chris Schulz investigates.11 Sep 05:30 PM