ReviewsVarsha AnjaliEd Sheeran opens Loop tour with new tricks at first NZ showThe show contained all of the hits in all of the ways, writes Varsha Anjali.16 Jan 06:05 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Handel’s Messiah closes Auckland Choral’s 2025 season in styleREVIEW: Conductor Uwe Grodd hailed the work as art that ‘binds us together’.15 Dec 04:00 PM
ReviewsTyson BeckettReview: Synthony stuns in spectacular on steps of Sydney Opera HouseThe event brought together dance tracks, a live orchestra and an iconic vista. 06 Dec 12:49 AM
ReviewsAnna Leask'In the best form of my life': Lewis Capaldi stuns in Christchurch comeback30 Nov 07:33 PM
ReviewsVarsha AnjaliTool apologise for Covid, reward NZ fans with songs they haven't played in decades22 Nov 10:35 PM
ReviewsLane Nichols'Obey your master' - Metallica rock Eden Park with powerhouse concert19 Nov 07:20 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart: NZSO's Enchanted concerts showcase bold classics amid mixed reviews17 Aug 06:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Mozart and Bach shine at Bach Musica NZ's Auckland concert 24 Jun 06:00 PM
OpinionJenni MortimerOpinion: It’s time to ditch concert encores'Got to go': Herald reviewer Jenni Mortimer reveals gig tradition that's done its dash.23 Apr 01:35 AM
ReviewsJenni MortimerWatch: Dua Lipa shocks Auckland fans with Neil Finn duetReview: The pop star performed one of her 'favourite songs' with a true Kiwi icon.04 Apr 06:24 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: Auckland Philharmonia’s Enigma concert relives rich musical memoriesREVIEW: Scottish composer’s work thrills fresh from London debut.03 Apr 02:49 AM
ReviewsKatie HarrisSweet Synthony: My night moshing with ‘half of Auckland’REVIEW: last night proved why Synthony is an enduring success.30 Mar 01:25 AM
EntertainmentSynthony in the Domain: seeing off summer in styleThousands packed in to Auckland Domain last night to experience a night of music and dancing. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Mar 12:45 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann took his kids to Womad. ‘You should too’Opinion: 'Womad is the perfect event to expand young (and old) minds.'21 Mar 02:00 AM
EntertainmentFontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirationsFontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben DickensWatch13 Mar 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia opens season with Beethoven and StraussMaestro Bellincampi led with Beethoven and Strauss, showcasing his expertise.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEmma GleasonAmyl and the Sniffers review: It’s their first NZ tour, it’s sold out, and it rockedHigh-octane Aussie punks' delivered a sexy, sweaty show with no room for 'dumb c***s'.16 Feb 12:59 AM
ReviewsKarl Puschmann: This is not a heavy metal documentary‘When we started, the relationship between Government and Māori was okay. That's changed.’05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentFor the audiobook Grammy, Barbra Streisand is no match for Dolly PartonFrom funk legends to former presidents, Grammy audiobook category is full of surprises.02 Feb 01:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: Cold Chisel scorch at ‘Boomerpalooza’Ageless pub rockers show they've still got it. 19 Jan 09:48 PM
OpinionMitchell HagemanBoots, beers, and ballads: Luke Combs' unforgettable Auckland gigReview: A shoey, an unreleased song, and heartfelt messages made a musical masterclass.17 Jan 05:51 PM
ReviewsKatie OliverRhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, ShapeshifterReview: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year. 01 Jan 08:41 PM
New Zealand‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gatherOne resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.31 Dec 02:20 AM
ReviewsKarl Puschmann: The best albums of 2024Review: From Dartz to Crowded House, who moved his dial this year?30 Dec 07:04 PM
EntertainmentCasual Healing performs ArohaCasual Healing performs Aroha. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals OnlyWatch28 Nov 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCasual Healing performs HeadstrongCasual Healing performs Headstrong. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Locals OnlyWatch28 Nov 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBeatles ‘64 | Official TrailerProduced by Martin Scorsese and offering an insight into Beatlemania, David Tedeschi's new documentary is streaming on Disney+ from November 29. Video / Disney+Watch28 Nov 02:12 AM
ReviewsKatie Harris'Good to be home': Crowded House deliver unforgettable Auckland performance'I feel very blessed to be amongst you and to be in Auckland.'23 Nov 09:48 PM
EntertainmentThe Cult: Fuelled on Whittakers chocolate, post-punk legends wow Kiwi fans at Spark ArenaLiam Dann: 'They looked fitter and sounded more polished than they have done in decades'.22 Nov 03:30 AM
New Zealand'It just feels very inclusive here': Pearl Jam's cathartic Auckland night after 10 years away'These are times when you don’t take things for granted' – Eddie Vedder on band's NZ tour.08 Nov 11:56 PM
EntertainmentDoes The Cure’s new record finally deliver something for fans to believe in?Karl Puschmann: 'To be a Cure fan is to have lived with disappointment since 1996.'31 Oct 04:00 PM