ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comebackThe local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.23 Jan 04:00 PM
ReviewsIn its second season, Severance refines what the first did bestThe second season of Severance debuted on Friday on Apple TV Plus.17 Jan 11:42 PM
ReviewsReview: Back in Action puts Cameron Diaz back in the gameWelcome back. Now, go find a better script.17 Jan 08:35 PM
ReviewsReview: The wild, AI-assisted biopic Putin doesn’t want you to seeWhile some distributors 'felt fear', the film has been sold to more than 50 countries. 08 Jan 04:00 AM
ReviewsFrom Gladiator II to Garfield: Worst movies of 2024The truly awful can be just as hard to identify as the magnificent.07 Jan 10:13 PM
ReviewsWas Nikki Glaser the best Golden Globes host since Ricky Gervais?Opinion: 'Her monologue was a blast – a salty and irreverent onslaught.'06 Jan 07:38 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannSquid Game returns more violent, bloody and relevant than everDespite a slow start, the survival-horror phenomenon is as anxiety-inducing as ever.02 Jan 06:58 AM
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
ReviewsKarl Puschmann: The best albums of 2024Review: From Dartz to Crowded House, who moved his dial this year?30 Dec 07:04 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: My favourite films of 2024REVIEW: From Dune to Deadpool & Wolverine, what made the cut for the best of the year?28 Dec 05:00 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsShorty Christmas cliffhanger: Which long-running character didn’t survive?An original character made a surprise return, but who didn't make it out alive?23 Dec 07:15 AM
ReviewsEmma GleasonRoom Check: What it's like to stay at the famous, five-star Mandarin Oriental Hong KongPrincess Diana stayed there, and now so have I.23 Dec 06:00 AM
ReviewsMufasa is a Lion King prequel built to rule the box officeReview: Is Mufasa a good movie? Honestly, it’s hard to tell.19 Dec 09:28 PM
ReviewsJack White review: 'I left the Town Hall a believer'Behind a towering organ, Jack White transformed the venue into a sizzling rock temple.18 Dec 03:21 AM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanWhy Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earthOPINION: Ever wanted to step into the minds of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor?17 Dec 10:55 PM
ReviewsDoes Timothee Chalamet capture Bob Dylan’s mercurial genius in A Complete Unknown?Review: If there’s a problem with Chalamet’s voice, it’s that it’s slightly too good.11 Dec 08:11 PM
ReviewsPolo review: Harry and Meghan team up with Netflix, but is their new doco any good?There are tans, tantrums and 'toothy blue-bloods', but royal watchers may be disappointed.11 Dec 12:53 AM
ReviewsTom RoseReview: 'Sexiest crowd I've had' - Troye Sivan gushes over Kiwi fansLap dances, keg stands and club records ignite Auckland’s Spark Arena.02 Dec 10:58 PM
ReviewsReview: Rockers Highly Suspect leave their mark on Spark Arena'We’re in a rock 'n' roll church right now.'02 Dec 03:56 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Does Martin Scorsese's new doco capture the fever of Beatlemania?It took the band a fortnight to conquer the US – Beatles ‘64 takes you along for the ride.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartNZSO's stunning performance: From Mars to Neptune, a night to rememberNZSO dazzles with 'The Planets' and Elgar's Violin Concerto at Auckland Town Hall.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia takes audience on 'Romantic Journey'William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia's showcase of Tchaikovsky’s wizardry,24 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsWhy the Wicked movie is better than the stage musicalREVIEW: The affection between the good and green witches of Oz has been magnified tenfold.23 Nov 10:59 PM
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
ReviewsKarl PuschmannGladiator II review: Leave history in the history books and just enjoy gladiators fighting sharksKarl Puschmann thanks the gods for the film's wild historical inaccuracies.21 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanWatch: Young Auckland fan invited to sing in Twenty One Pilots' skeletal spectacleREVIEW: Packed, pumping Auckland crowd 'exceeded our expectation' band said.17 Nov 10:25 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann - Is Dune: Prophecy the new Game of Thrones?There's 'political intrigue, spicy scenes and oodles of blood' but is it worth the work?14 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsBethany ReitsmaColdplay's Chris Martin: 'The world needs love from NZ right now'REVIEW: Last night, Eden Park was transformed into a sky full of stars.13 Nov 05:58 PM
ReviewsMovie Review: The Piano LessonGreat American play adapted into an off-key movie.12 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsIn ‘Here,’ Robert Zemeckis homes in on the room where it happensThe digitally savvy director’s fixed-perspective experiment takes us back to the future.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartReview: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Holy Trinity CathedralREVIEW: APO performed at Holy Trinity Cathedral.03 Nov 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsLaughing through the jargon - HR The Musical creator on skewering workplace cultureOPINION: How workplace experiences inspired a musical critique of corporate culture.02 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Sung triumphs in Auckland Philharmonia's Mozart & Dvorak programmeOPINION: Shiyeon Sung proved her enviable versatility as she triumphed.27 Oct 03:32 AM
ReviewsReview: Jason Momoa's band Öof Tatatá rocks AucklandAquaman star made a surprising admission just before the final song.26 Oct 01:05 AM
