Reviews'So lucky to call her yours': Gracie Abrams praises Lorde at Spark Arena showThe US singer covered Liability, plus revealed the Kiwi prank she fell for.29 Apr 11:00 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: Should you get on board Auckland's new Agatha Christie adaptation? Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted for film, TV - and now, the stage. 29 Apr 12:00 AM
ReviewsJenni MortimerWhy Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainmentKiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait? 26 Apr 06:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell Hageman'Made my life hell': Dramatic send-offs and a kiss end Mafs 2025OPINION: Surprise admissions of guilt and a brutal grilling occurred at the show's climax.14 Apr 06:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanKiwi MAFS star's screaming showdown at reunion dinnerOPINION: Is it editing? Is it acting? or is it just unhinged?13 Apr 07:01 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanFour things I learned about relationships after watching a season of MAFSOPINION: From gaslighting to grim groom behaviour, Mafs was full of cautionary tales.09 Apr 02:00 AM
ReviewsMitchell Hageman‘Be gone horrible woman!‘: Bride and groom battle at brutal final vowsOPINION: Mafs is drawing to a close, but the drama is far from over.07 Apr 06:56 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanMafs couple’s last minute love decision sparks confusionOPINION: One pair refused to accept their own final vows in an unprecedented 360.06 Apr 06:55 PM
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
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Is Rebecca Gibney’s musical-comedy a show stopper or a bit flat?Review: Set in the Bay of Plenty, Happiness is familiar but uniquely Kiwi. But is it good?03 Apr 04:00 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
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q TheatreChamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.03 Apr 01:46 AM
Reviews Review: Sex Pistols prove punk is not deadREVIEW: Punk is not dead. It's still there, just constantly changing.02 Apr 11:53 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanCould MAFS dinner chaos see no shows at final vows?OPINION: Fury and fallouts mar the final dinner party of the experiment.02 Apr 06:39 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanKiwi MAFS bride’s bold move behind husband’s backOPINION: Bold betrayals of trust leave the final vows hanging in the balance.01 Apr 05:59 PM
ReviewsMitchell Hageman‘The last straw’: ‘Cheating’ scandal rocks MAFSREVIEW: One of the most controversial tasks in MAFS history was the last straw for some.31 Mar 06:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanKiwi bride scolded in tear-filled MAFS commitment ceremonyOPINION: The Jacqui and Ryan hamster wheel of emotions is up and running again.30 Mar 06:32 PM
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
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Should you drink the Kool-Aid of Seth Rogen’s new comedy?Review: The Studio is a chaotic love letter to the wild inner workings of Hollywood.27 Mar 09:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanMafs dinner party ‘sh**t show’: Will one groom even make it to the end?OPINION: One of the final dinner parties of the experiment was a storm of emotions.27 Mar 12:02 AM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanMAFS Australia’s homestay horrors: ‘It’s like The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe in here’OPINION: Jacqui was reduced to tears by Ryan's vision boards and mouldy blinds.25 Mar 06:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanCould a beard mean ‘game over’ for key Mafs couple?OPINION: It's one of the final tests, and some couples are failing hard.24 Mar 05:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell Hageman‘Gave it my best shot’: Has infamous Mafs groom found redemption?OPINION: There will be plenty of divided thoughts on this week's shock exit.23 Mar 06:35 PM
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
ReviewsMitchell Hageman‘You’ve broken me’: Mafs bride reduced to tears as brutal truth revealedOPINION: Fairy tale marriages are faltering as couples are forced to face the music.19 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsKem OrmondWhat's the newest addition to Napier's 'Lover's Lane' like?Madame Social brings Asian fusion and elegance to an already bustling seaside suburb.18 Mar 05:26 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanSkirting the truth leads to ‘slap in the face’ for one Mafs brideOPINION: Should Paul have just 'said it out loud'?18 Mar 07:30 AM
ReviewsBethany ReitsmaI tried the Samsung Galaxy Ring – here’s the verdictWhat can a smart ring teach you about your health and wellbeing?18 Mar 02:59 AM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanDark secrets revealed on MAFS couple swap shockerOPINION: History has come back to haunt one pair.17 Mar 06:25 PM
ReviewsMitchell Hageman‘Leaving the Zoo’: Mafs couple’s jarring exit baffles expertsOPINION: 'Do we have a curtain we can pull across?'16 Mar 08:21 PM
Reviews‘Ibsen in space’ meets Hitler: Why Dune Messiah will be the bleakest blockbuster ever madeIt’s sand and deliver time all over again: 12 months ahead of schedule.15 Mar 08:00 PM
ReviewsWhy Netflix’s Adolescence is a chilling watch for parentsReview: 'A drama so quietly devastating that I won’t forget it for a very long time.'14 Mar 05:00 AM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: Is this the best local play of the year?Review: Auckland Arts Festival continues with plenty to see. 13 Mar 04:44 AM
ReviewsEmma GleasonIrish agitators Fontaines D.C. take on the modern world: ‘Music for nihilists who crave hope’Review: Emma Gleason speaks to Carlos O'Connell and sees the post-punk stars in action.13 Mar 03:20 AM