Entertainment‘I hate working alone’: Thom Yorke defies his nature for stunning Auckland solo showThe Radiohead frontman has kicked off his first international solo tour in NZ.25 Oct 10:59 PM
EntertainmentJason Momoa and band ÖOF TATATÁ talk their love of New Zealand with Jono, Ben & MeganActor Jason Momoa and his ÖOF TATATÁ bandmates Kenny Dale and Mike Hayes are set to tour New Zealand. Ahead of their first show, they joined Jono, Ben, and Megan in The Hits studioWatch23 Oct 12:00 AM
ReviewsNazahryth BernardReview: UB40 brings the magic to Auckland concertOPINION: I wasn’t sure what to expect with this UB40 lineup.12 Oct 12:54 AM
EntertainmentNe-Yo Auckland concert a spectacle of slick moves – and a tone-deaf comment'I was sexually assaulted and I liked it', the hitmaker said.05 Oct 09:56 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: NZ Opera ends bumper season with grand finaleOPINION: This opera’s narrative has the adrenalin blast of a high-powered Sopranos episode22 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKaty Perry’s comeback album ‘143’ feels about 143 years oldOPINION: 'About half of the 33-minute album belongs at a retro DJ night.'22 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWhy can’t I get this song out of my head?New York Times: Here’s why earworms are never gonna give you up.17 Sep 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Heady delights from Auckland PhilharmoniaOPINION: Two hours of life-affirming joy and stylish elegance at Auckland Town Hall.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Chamber Orchestra at Raye Freedman Arts CentreOPINION: ACO's 'Bagatelles' concert was a top-notch evening of chamber music.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concertREVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.01 Sep 05:00 PM
ReviewsAunties go wild for Jason Momoa in AucklandREVIEW: 'It’s hot as hell in here and I’m not talking temperature.'22 Aug 12:55 AM
OpinionA Powerstation show reveals the challenges of nostalgia touringOPINION: Duncan Greive watches shoegaze band Ride grow and wishes he hadn’t.20 Aug 03:00 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The first two of its 2024 Immerse concerts proved successful.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! (Official Lyric Video)Listen to “Good Luck, Babe!” now Director: Chappell Roan Producer: Cristobal Saez Video / Chappell RoanWatch16 Aug 02:42 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Adela Zaharia and Amitai Pati spellbinding at the cathedralOPINION: Unforgiving acoustics couldn't dampen a spellbinding evening of glorious singing.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallOPINION: An evening of superlative music making.07 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKendrick Lamar - 'Not Like Us' VideoKendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Directed by Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar Video / Kendrick LamarWatch06 Jul 01:51 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift's albums ranked, best to worstThe pop icon has released 15 albums in 22 years, but which one comes out on top?10 Jun 02:49 AM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallOPINION: This might well be the pinnacle of this year’s Bayleys Great Classics series.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Was the Ben Howard concert worth a 10-year wait?The enigmatic singer-songwriter returns to Auckland after almost a decade.04 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreOPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.02 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Tinariwen deliver a transportive storm of sound on a soggy Auckland night'Welcome to the Sahara.'30 May 03:00 AM
OpinionWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia trumpet triumphOPINION: Auckland Philharmonia prove contemporary music is not box office poison.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZTrio's 'fairly intense' programmeThe performance was the first in 2024′s Triptych series.23 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra delights at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The NZSO’s last Auckland appearance for three months was a triumphant au revoir.19 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKings Of Leon's Kiwi inspirationThe Grammy-winning band tell Karl Puschmann how Kiwi audiences lit a creative fuse.12 May 10:11 PM
EntertainmentMacklemore's epic All Blacks nod at Auckland showA sold-out crowd proved they could indeed hold Macklemore, writes Ben Boyce.09 May 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallAuckland Philharmonia’s Bach & Bruckner concert set off with a rare pleasure.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow tragic ‘It girl’ Clara Bow inspired Taylor SwiftThe final track of The Tortured Poets Department is dedicated to the 1920s film star.22 Apr 03:00 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift's new album is a savage attack on her British exesThe superstar mercilessly mocks ex-boyfriends Matty Healy and Joe Alwyn.19 Apr 05:19 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: Auckland Philharmonia gives a 'spirited performance' of the Viennese FeastOPINION: Violinist Amalia Hall and conductor Christoph Altstaedt impress William Dart.16 Apr 07:59 PM
EntertainmentKarl Puschmann: The verdict on Pearl Jam’s new record Dark MatterAnd how will the grunge icons' new songs fit into their upcoming NZ shows?11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town HallOPINION: Saturday night’s Mahler concert was 'about our world and new beginnings'.07 Apr 05:00 PM