ReviewsEthan SillsTraitors NZ shows improvements as it returns for second seasonThe Paul Henry-fronted reality show is back and early signs are its better than ever.01 Jul 08:10 AM
ReviewsIn its third season, The Bear gets avant-gardeCan the show hang on to its messy core while chasing greatness?28 Jun 09:49 PM
ReviewsHorizon review: Kevin Costner's Western is spectacularly unsubtleKevin Costner's epic could tax even the biggest cowboy fan.27 Jun 05:00 AM
ReviewsReview: Jerry Seinfeld brings complaint comedy to Auckland’s Spark ArenaThe Spinoff's Duncan Greive watches the ups and downs of an icon at 70.26 Jun 10:00 PM
ReviewsThe Beatles in Wellington, reviewed 60 years later'If you put your fingers in your ears ... you could hear the singing.'24 Jun 02:00 AM
ReviewsEmma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' triptych fable embraces the uncomfortableThe actor's and the director's third collaboration is here, and they're not done yet.23 Jun 11:15 PM
ReviewsDoctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa finds his oomph in series finaleSwashbuckling action and knowing nods, plus 'plenty to make long-time fans gasp'.23 Jun 10:12 PM
ReviewsHouse of the Dragon season 2 episode 1 leaves us wanting moreEpisode one was the very tip of the taper that we know will burn down to a big, fat bomb.17 Jun 12:42 AM
ReviewsBridgerton season 3 part 2, review: 50 Shades of Cringe?Does the second half of the series live up to the hype?14 Jun 12:17 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: 'Remarkable' new Netflix show makes robbing banks look 'pretty easy'It's wildly entertaining with a harsh lesson.13 Jun 11:30 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffMini series provides a different spin on Vietnam warThe Sympathiser provides a new perspective on post-war Vietnam.04 Jun 01:33 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
ReviewsStephanie HolmesReview: NZ loves Dawn French, but does she love us? It's hard to tellName drops, laughs but no NZ connection. The verdict on Dawn French's first Auckland show.29 May 09:47 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Does The Acolyte offer a new hope for Star Wars fans?'It’s exhilarating. It’s terrifying.'27 May 05:00 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffFrench foodie film serves up the story of the first restaurant"Delicious" follows the story of a signature dish and its creator in the 1700s.27 May 02:30 AM
ReviewsReview: The Rug is a musical well worth your supportThe locally made show is based on two cavemen families each wanting what the other has.21 May 12:58 AM
ReviewsReview - Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga marks the birth of 'granddad cinema'Costner's film is promising, but its grandeur likely won't be fully realised until later.20 May 01:24 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: ‘Genius and madcap’ as Te Radar turns back the clockAntarctica, alcohol and Kiwi cookbooks get the comedy treatment across five shows.15 May 05:00 AM
ReviewsReview: Sweeney Todd a 'well executed' show with 'terrific' performancesHamilton Musical Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd.14 May 11:30 PM
ReviewsExhibition a thought-provoking sign of the timesEach woman stares accusingly from the canvas.13 May 09:30 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffReview: Documentary explores Merkel's life and legacyDoco sheds light on the life of one of Europe's foremost leaders.12 May 11:39 PM
ReviewsEmma GleasonReview: Did Swan Lake make a splash in Auckland last night?Opening night saw the RNZB return to tradition with Tchaikovsky’s classic.10 May 02:00 AM
ReviewsIlona HanneReview: A colourful show that is packed with talentIf you suffer from FOMO when it comes to theatre shows, don't read this review.06 May 08:53 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
ReviewsJen ShieffWhodunnit drama delves into family dynamicsSam Neill stars in adaptation of a family-centered mystery novel.04 May 07:00 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: The Moon is Upside Down is an illuminating Kiwi dramedyThere’s a lot to love about this local arthouse film, but it's not a rom-com.02 May 06:30 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffAdult themes in rites of passage movieThis racy film delves into tribulations around sex and consent for young people.29 Apr 12:21 AM
ReviewsMegan WattsNiall Horan sings, dances and calls out 'bullsh*t' NZ claimThe former One Direction member brings boy band energy and radio hits to Spark Arena.26 Apr 11:22 PM
ReviewsMegan WattsHow to one-up your siblings this Mother's DayThe ultimate Mother's Day experience: A pampering night away at QT Hotel.23 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsReview: Clever, operatic take on classic tale would please Jane Austen herselfOPINION: William Dart reviews the operatic performance of Mansfield Park23 Apr 05:00 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffReview: Ripley is a cynical, malevolent take on a classicFilm noir style tells the well-known story of The Talented Mr Ripley in a fresh, new way.22 Apr 02:16 AM
ReviewsReview: Does Succession writer Lucy Prebble's The Effect stand the test of time?In The Effect, does love come from the head or the heart?19 Apr 03:31 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffThe Regime review: Kate Winslet shows tyrannical sideWell-put-together miniseries has echoes of Succession.18 Apr 10:00 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannWhy watching Fallout is even more fun than playing itDon't be put off by its origins - Fallout is well worth a watch, writes Karl Puschmann.18 Apr 06:00 PM
