EntertainmentNeil Finn revives Anzac anthemNeil Finn has re-recorded the 1940s Kiwi classic Blue Smoke — a song written and first played on a WWII troopship with lyrics about a soldier’s hopes to return home — with one of the musicians who played on the original.01 Apr 06:45 PM
EntertainmentKiwi artist behind foxy Prodigy album artThe Prodigy's new album comes with a striking cover image of a fox standing over a glowing cityscape.01 Apr 06:40 PM
EntertainmentRolling out The Stones hits at tribute showThey did it for The Beatles - and now they're doing it for The Stones.01 Apr 06:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The Book of Life 3DNominated for a Golden Globe, The Book of Life is directed by Jorge Gutierrez but also carries the creative imprint of producer Guillermo del Toro.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Dior and IFrederic Tcheng, who co-directed Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel and co-produced Valentino: The Last Emperor, steps out with his solo directing debut, Dior and I.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBattlefield Hardline: As gritty as a great cop showShaky cameras, gnarly character actors, gritty storylines and grisly crime scenes. You could mistake Battlefield Hardline's opening scenes for a reboot of the late, great cop show NYPD Blue.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: The Prodigy, The Day Is My EnemyThey kicked their career off with an almighty hiss and a roar, thanks to breakneck 90s dance anthems Breathe and Firestarter.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWalking Dead finale set to annoy fansIt's the finale of The Walking Dead tonight - and one cast member says the 90-minute episode could annoy fans.30 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentNetflix's new breakout starThe star of new Netflix comedy The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt talks to Lydia Jenkin about her solo breakthrough.27 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMaestro of disco Giorgio Moroder returnsGiorgio Moroder has been making people dance for decades and he's bringing his big box of hits to Auckland. He talks to Russell Baillie.27 Mar 02:00 AM
EntertainmentBond girl turns her back on HollywoodShe's done Hollywood -- and now she's turned her back on it. Former Bond girl Gemma Arterton tells Kaleem Aftab why pretty-girl roles aren't enough.27 Mar 01:30 AM
EntertainmentPrime time for Jono & Ben?They're shifting to a slot in prime time - but are Jono and Ben, and sidekicks Rose Matafeo and Guy Williams, ready for the change?26 Mar 05:45 PM
LifestyleBar review: The Portland Public House, KingslandWe attempted to order a Bombay gin and tonic, as listed on the stained, dog-eared menu but were informed they didn't have Bombay Sapphire.26 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionThe Clash: No one wants to see a man bandThere's something undignified and cringey about boy bands from the 90s still touring now. And when you try to squeeze into those same 90s outfits you look like a shrink-wrapped pack of sausages.26 Mar 12:00 AM
OpinionDominic CorryDominic Corry: Kiwi genre films Deathgasm and Turbo Kid kick butt at SXSWDominic Corry looks at two Kiwi genre films - Deathgasm and Turbo Kid - that have kicked butt at SXSW this year.25 Mar 07:45 PM
EntertainmentWhy Charli XCX is coming to NZ to perform for freeShe's a pop superstar in waiting - but she doesn't want to be famous, refuses to play industry games and isn't afraid to speak her mind. Chris Schulz encounters Charli XCX ahead of her free New Zealand show.25 Mar 07:05 PM
EntertainmentMy first gig: Gordon HarcourtGreg Johnson recalls his first big gig, The Police at Wellington Town Hall in 1981.25 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGetting the Netflix NZ hard-sellAre you ready to join the cult of Netflix? Chris Schulz meets the men selling the television streaming service to New Zealand.20 Mar 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: InsurgentFollowing The Hunger Games was always going to be tough for the Divergent series, another young adult novel series set in a dystopian world.20 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleBar review: Citizen Park, KingslandWe arrived early evening on a Saturday, as the afternoon session crowd tailed off and those up for a night out arrived. Whether you're in jandals or high heels, anything goes.19 Mar 03:00 AM
EntertainmentIs this the best platform game you'll play this year?We know what you're thinking, because everyone's thinking it: platform games are so over.19 Mar 12:30 AM
OpinionShould musicians judge shows like X Factor?Should musicians judge shows like The X Factor? Russell Baillie and Lydia Jenkin debate the topic...18 Mar 09:11 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: HomeLooking for light, cheerful entertainment for the littlies these holidays? Meet Home, the latest animated family film from DreamWorks Animation.18 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: X+YA loss of focus turns this small English feature from an excellent film into a routine and mediocre one about half-way through, but its opening reels have touches of understated genius about them and it is full of undeniably moving moments.18 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Run All NightLiam Neeson sure is making the most of his late career run as an action hero.18 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet the star of CinderellaFrom Downton to Disney, Lily James' role as cinema's new Cinderella is about to send her into orbit. She talks to Michele Manelis.18 Mar 06:00 PM
