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Rock hellraisers Motley Crue plan NZ visit

If you're a Motley Crue fan and you live in New Zealand, you've been waiting a long time to see the legendary hellraisers perform live.

Backstreet Boys are coming back to NZ

Backstreet Boys are back - and this time, they're bringing Kevin.

Why this video game is a blast from the past

The year's first major game release rewrites 19th century British history. Chris Schulz talks to two of the men behind The Order: 1886.

TV pick: 12 Monkeys

Remember 12 Monkeys? If you don't, here's a reminder.

The open face of Doctor Who

Robert Smith talks to the 5th Doctor, still happily wandering the Whoniverse.

Greg Dixon: Gallipoli - Lads to the slaughter

Here's the thing you notice first: they all look so young. These are kids, you think to yourself, what the hell are they doing dressed up as soldiers charging with fixed bayonets up a hill into enemy fire?

Party animals: The Finn family takes over Auckland Zoo

The extended Finn clan last got together for a performance just before Christmas 2013, at the Powerstation.

R&B star on her way to NZ

Tinashe is bringing her sultry sound to New Zealand for the first time with a headlining slot at Splore. She talks to Rachel Bache.

Thriller Live: What to expect at tonight's NZ debut

Thriller Live is an authentic reminder of Michael Jackson's legacy, as big brother Tito explains to Lydia Jenkin.

Local albums to look forward to

There's quite an avalanche of top-notch local albums coming out in the next few months, so we thought we'd give you a quick rundown of who we're looking forward to hearing back on the airwaves.

Album review: The Aquadolls, Stoked On You

If there was a missing link between 60s girl groups, California surf-pop, 90s skater rock and Taylor Swift's assertive pop-sassiness it might be this lo-fi band helmed by singer-guitarist Melissa Brooks from Southern California.

Review: Grim Fandango Remastered

Back in 1998, there was one game that ruled them all. With its stellar storytelling and twisted sense of humour, Grim Fandango soon overpowered Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis and Day of the Tentacle as every budding adventurer's game of choice.

Album review: Punch Brothers, The Phosphorescent Blues

Recently, guitarist Chris Eldridge said Punch Brothers wanted people to make time for this album and peel back its layers. Indeed.

Why you should watch Gallipoli

Of the shows and movies commemorating this year's Anzac centennial, it's hard not to think eight-part Australian mini-series Gallipoli will be the one that goes down in history itself.

Viola Davis: A lively brief

Viola Davis had been yearning for a messy, sexy, mysterious role. Then ruthless, smart lawyer Annalise landed in her lap, she tells Dominic Corry.

G-Eazy - Hard life on Eazy St

Instead of partying at college, rapper G-Eazy locked himself away to work on his rhyme skills. He tells Chris Schulz he doesn't regret that decision for a second.