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
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
ReviewsMaryana GarciaExhibition review: Six Extinctions has a gasp-worthy surprise around each cornerScotty the the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton was the star of the show.15 Apr 06:30 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: The verdict on the grand finale of Curb Your EnthusiasmAfter fumbling the Seinfeld finale, does Larry David get it right on his second go?09 Apr 12:06 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffSpooky English house the quiet star of domestic dramaThis domestic drama shows the vulnerability behind the glamour of one New York family.08 Apr 11:36 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
ReviewsMitchell HagemanReview: Sir Tom Jones proves to NZ he's far from being 'zimmer frame entertainment'The days of undie-throwing are gone. But at 83, he still has a voice and a touch of spice.06 Apr 07:34 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffHigh society's ugly side on displaySeries examines the drama between Truman Capote and New York's socialites.30 Mar 06:25 PM
ReviewsTom RoseReview: Fred again.. goes the extra mile for one special Kiwi fanUK artist Fred again.. has been taking over the country on a surprise tour.27 Mar 12:29 AM
ReviewsJen ShieffReview: Drama skirts controversy of real-life storyDrama based on a true story dances around the nitty gritty.25 Mar 12:30 AM
ReviewsWilliam Dart review: Barton & Brodsky at the Town Hall Concert ChamberOPINION: It was magical - yet the bringing together of cultures was not always smooth.24 Mar 04:00 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannDark City: The Cleaner review -'Murder-y, gory and a little bit unhinged'The Christchurch-set serial killer show feels uniquely Kiwi, writes Karl Puschmann.24 Mar 04:00 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: Intense mix of dance and illusion caps off Auckland Art FestivalThe Auckland Arts Festival is on until March 24.23 Mar 01:00 AM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Does Road House deliver a knockout blow?Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this rowdy remake of Patrick Swayze’s action classic.21 Mar 04:00 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffMovie 'Shortcomings' a humorous snapshot of modern love in New YorkFresh, funny graphic novel adaptation is Randall Park's directorial debut.20 Mar 01:30 AM
Reviews'If Shakespeare was Samoan, this would fit the bill - drama, backstabbing, betrayal and power''While it’s fiction, it felt like fragments of my life were before my eyes, as a Samoan.'16 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsOscars 2024: 27 mind-blowing Oppenheimer factsThe secrets behind 2024's Best Picture winner.13 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart: NZ Symphony Orchestra eloquently reflects on March 2019 terror attacksOPINION: The hypnotic vocals of Abdelilah Rharrabti and Esmail Fathi were illuminating.11 Mar 04:00 PM
ReviewsJen ShieffWhat our reviewer thought of Oscar-winning Zone of InterestQuiet horror lurks in tale of Nazi commandant's family living in the shadows of Auschwitz.11 Mar 12:20 AM
ReviewsReview: Kōrua piano and violin duet in TaupōThe classic combo of violin and piano shines in a church setting.07 Mar 09:00 PM
ReviewsKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Zac Effron and John Cena’s R-rated comedy is a limp effortDoes the raunchy new comedy fall flat?07 Mar 04:00 PM
ReviewsTom RoseReview: How to Have Sex explores the dark nuances of consentOPINION: How to Have Sex conveys the harsh realities women face when entering adulthood.07 Mar 04:30 AM
ReviewsReview: Box of Birds a cute show for littliesBirdlife Productions brought their show Box of Birds to the Hamilton Arts Festival.04 Mar 03:26 AM