EntertainmentSinger not holding back anymoreTame Impala's Kevin Parker talks to Lydia Jenkin about his much-anticipated new album.16 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentStreetfighter gets one more turnGrowing up in 90s New Zealand it was mandatory for all fish and chip shops to have a pineapple fritter on the menu, a poster showcasing various sea life and a Streetfighter gaming machine that allowed plenty of entertainment from one 20c coin.16 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCute Yoshi a Wii hitIs it possible for a game to be annoyingly cute? Or is it cutely annoying? Either way, Yoshi's Woolly World finds that fence and plants its butt on it without a care in the world.16 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAmy film that's too raw for someDirector of new film on Amy Winehouse says: "Everyone thought they knew everything about her."16 Jul 09:30 AM
EntertainmentWild Tales: Revenge both sweet and sourRevenge, served at various temperatures, is the unifying theme of this Oscar-nominated Argentinian compendium of six blackly comic short films making a welcome return from last year's festival.16 Jul 04:30 AM
LifestyleBar review: Society and NookThe toilets feature high-quality fixtures but are poorly maintained.16 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentThe smartest robot movie you'll see this yearThe writer and director of the brilliant AI film, Ex Machina, talks to Michael O'Sullivan.16 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentIs this the weirdest film at the festival?The festival's opening night film stars some familiar faces but it's remarkably original writes Helen Barlow.16 Jul 03:00 AM
EntertainmentKiwi horror Deathgasm brings the bloodJason Lei Howden's blood-soaked horror movie Deathgasm will make its NZ debut at the festival. The first time director chats to Chris Schulz about filming gore on the fly.16 Jul 02:25 AM
EntertainmentKiwi docos to catch at the NZIFFPeter Calder examines the local docos delving deep into Maori stories.16 Jul 12:30 AM
OpinionRussell Baillie: My class of 81 wasn't far offAs it turns out, my idea of what was a decent tune in 1981 and what the official songwriters' organisation, Apra, think isn't too far off, writes Russell Baillie.15 Jul 09:30 PM
EntertainmentClarkson's final Top Gear episode airs in NZ tonightFinally, fans of Top Gear can see the final lap of Jeremy Clarkson in Top Gear in a two-hour finale which was filmed ahead of his departure from the show after he abused a producer.15 Jul 08:30 PM
EntertainmentFour Kiwi acts join forces for free showFour of New Zealand's best-known hip-hop and dance acts are joining forces for an all ages show - and it's free.15 Jul 08:00 PM
EntertainmentApra Silver Scroll Awards announces its top 20Twenty hits in line-up for trophy, with two acts in twice.15 Jul 07:50 PM
EntertainmentTrio and duo set to play AucklandThanks to post-grunge hooks and the gravelly vocals of frontman Jason Wade, Lifehouse had a moment all of their own when their 2001 single Hanging By A Moment became a worldwide smash.15 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentModel gives breakthrough performance in Paper TownsFollowing last year's The Fault In Our Stars comes Paper Towns, the second (and probably not the last) adaptation of a John Green novel.15 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentChem Bros back in the grooveIt starts just like the good old days. With a throbbing beat giving way to glitchy hooks and silky vocals, Sometimes I Feel So Deserted entices you to jump around like their late-90s classics Out of Control and Let Forever Be.15 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentThe Blue Room: True coloursAmalric, best known as the villain in the Bond flick Quantum of Solace and most acclaimed for his extraordinary eyes-only performance in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSolid pair raise the tone in filmThe 2002 New Yorker autobiographical essay that was the source of this slight but surprisingly amiable film is really worth reading.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTV pick: Safe HouseSet in the isolated wilderness of the Lake District, Safe House is a tense new British thriller in the vein of Broadchurch.11 Jul 08:53 PM
EntertainmentCara's not just eyebrowsBritish model Cara Delevingne is heading to the big screen in coming-of-age movie Paper Towns. She talks to Eli Orzessek about the transition.10 Jul 08:13 PM
EntertainmentSix superbugs you may not knowYes, we've already had Spider-Man and now Ant-Man. But the history of bug-based superheroes doesn't stop there. Here is a smattering of the other insectoid-inspired characters in comics over the years.10 Jul 05:30 AM
OpinionWhy gaming is good for youSick of stereotypes portraying gamers as fat, lazy and surrounded by chip packets on their couch?10 Jul 04:30 AM
EntertainmentCould Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell be the new Game of Thrones?New BBC period drama Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell blurs history and magic, explain the cast and creators.09 Jul 08:00 PM
EntertainmentNew light festival debuts this weekendWhen Angus Muir talks about light bulbs, he makes them sound like living, breathing things.09 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentTV pick: Kiwi LivingIt's TVNZ's attempt to get us all motivated at the least motivated time of the week - Friday night.09 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentPaul Rudd: An unlikely heroFunny guy Paul Rudd has turned superhero in Marvel's latest superhero flick, Ant-Man. He talks to Russell Baillie about how the troubled movie made it to the big screen.09 Jul 10:30 AM
LifestyleBar review: Miss Moonshine'sThe vibe is dimly lit and very hip with a strong Southern influence.09 Jul 04:00 AM
EntertainmentLowe show settles into its own rhythmHe sounded like a crazed meth addict threatening to stalk me for the rest of my life. "We're worldwide!" he thundered. "100 countries! Always on!"08 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi acts to keep your eyes onThe annual MTV Brand New competition has launched across Australia and New Zealand this week.08 Jul 09:00 PM
