OpinionChris Philpott: Is Sons Of Anarchy too violent?Rape, torture, brutal assaults, and bath tubs full of human excrement - was the opening episode of the new season of Sons of Anarchy too much? Chris Philpott investigates.22 Jan 09:20 AM
EntertainmentMusic video: Randa - Cosby KidCheck out the new video from Auckland alternative hip-hop artist Randa, called Cosby Kid. Director: Thunderlips. Producers: Anna Duckworth and Alix Whittaker. Watch21 Jan 07:12 PM
OpinionChris Philpott: Super Fun Night vs Trophy WifeWhat makes a TV show funny? Chris Philpott investigates.20 Jan 11:00 PM
EntertainmentLaneway timetable unveiledGet ready for a serious case of ADD: no band on the upcoming bill for Auckland's Laneway Festival will play for longer than 45 minutes.20 Jan 02:13 AM
Entertainment10 best BDO moments +1 badThe Big Day Out came back with a bang. Here are the best bits - and one gripe - from a day otherwise full of highlights.19 Jan 11:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Big Day Out 2014It may have had the old name - and some of its old bands - but this Big Day Out felt like a whole new event.17 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out 2014The Big Day Out has returned to New Zealand this year. Check out the photos from the festival.17 Jan 04:30 AM
EntertainmentConcert review: Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg, Lion or Zilla? The big question hanging over the Big Day Out headliner's sideshow tonight seemed to be exactly which version of the hip-hop chameleon would show up.16 Jan 10:25 AM
OpinionChris Philpott: The Girls are back - and better than everChris Philpott takes in the first two episodes of the third season of Girls - and likes what he sees.16 Jan 08:30 AM
OpinionChris Philpott: Where, oh where, is Brooklyn Nine-Nine?Brooklyn Nine-Nine won two major Golden Globe awards. Why isn't it coming to our screens? Chris Philpott investigates.15 Jan 09:30 PM
EntertainmentRolling Stone's new cover girlLorde has claimed another first - a cover spot on music magazine Rolling Stone.15 Jan 09:05 PM
EntertainmentStars take walk in the parkP-Money, Alisa Xayalith and Rodney Fisher give us a guided tour of the new-look Big Day Out.15 Jan 07:00 PM
EntertainmentVideo: Tour the BDO's new homeNZ Big Day Out promoter Campbell Smith gave NZ Herald Online's Hugh Sundae a chauffeur-driven tour of the festival's new home at Auckland's Western Springs park. Watch14 Jan 09:30 AM
OpinionChris Philpott: True Detective a classic in the makingChris Philpott predicts big things for Matthew McConaughey, thanks to his role in True Detective.14 Jan 08:30 AM
OpinionBlumenthal's new show a crackerAnyone highly sensitive about the endless servings of food and cooking shows that fill our television screens should probably read no further.13 Jan 08:30 PM
EntertainmentBlog replay: Golden GlobesIt's time for the glitz and glamour of the Golden Globes - the first awards bash of the season that honours everything that's been good about movies and television from the past 12 months.12 Jan 10:40 PM
EntertainmentHypnotist's mystery deathTV showman seen climbing between Sydney apartment balconies before fatal fall.12 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionChris Philpott: Californication's diminishing returnsTV reviewer Chris Philpott laments the demise of Californication, saying the once great show has become stale and predictable.09 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentBDO headliner clash 'slap in the face'Fans have hit out over the Big Day Out festival's log jam of end-of-night headline gigs, many criticising the decision in light of the ticket prices.08 Jan 06:35 PM
OpinionPhilpott: Masters Of Sex a class actTV columnist Chris Philpott takes in the finale of the excellent first season of Masters of Sex.08 Jan 08:30 AM
EntertainmentFive things the goss mags swear are trueWe trawl through the gossip mags, so you don't have to.08 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionDominic CorryDominic Corry: Most anticipated movies of 2014Dominic Corry unveils his 10 most anticipated films of 2014.07 Jan 08:21 PM
OpinionColin Hogg: Between a frock and a hard placeRelegated to the summer viewing wilderness, wedding dressmaker show feels oddly mean-spirited, writes Colin Hogg.06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Casserly: Get ready to shout at your TVPaul Casserly looks over upcoming TV events that, like it or not, are bound to get everyone talking.06 Jan 02:30 AM
EntertainmentLaneway loses second headlinerAuckland's Laneway music festival has suffered a second blow, with headliner James Blake pulling out to attend the Grammy Awards just weeks before the event.06 Jan 12:03 AM
OpinionChris Philpott: What to watch when TV is badWhen TV is bad, what do you watch? Blogger Chris Philpott has a few suggestions.05 Jan 09:30 PM
EntertainmentDownton done and dusted?Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes has hinted that the next series of the hit show could be its last.05 Jan 07:00 PM
EntertainmentDotcom rings in NY at RnVCrowds gather and acts take the stage to perform at Rhythm and Vines during the annual three-day music festival held at Waiohika Estate Vineyard in Gisborne.30 Dec 09:23 PM
EntertainmentColin Hogg: Few gems among yuletide turkeysThere's no such thing as bad television. There's just some stuff you wouldn't watch unless your life depended on it, and that's a little hard to imagine.30 Dec 04:30 PM
