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No joke: Why James Acaster nearly quit comedy
James Acaster had a breakout year in 2018, but it was a long, hard road to get there.
Meet the husband-and-wife team behind Liberty Brewing
The couple making some of New Zealand's best beers tell Chris Schulz it's all "a fluke".
Chris Schulz: Ditch the selfies, enjoy the view
It's time we learned to be less selfie-ish, says Chris Schulz.
All of the lights: How to survive Vivid Sydney
Chris Schulz has some bright ideas on how to enjoy the illuminating event over the Ditch.
Why Better Things is better than ever
Big changes are in store for season three of Pamela Adlon's slice-of-life comedy.
Six60: A stadium spectacle worth remembering
Six60 didn't play it safe at their record-breaking concert.
The High Road's slow-burn success story: 'It was all an accident'
High Road took the long road to become a TV show. Now it's bigger and better than ever.
Six60's opening act: 'I can't seem to grasp it yet'
A normal Saturday night for Baz Raghib is DJ-ing for a crowd of a few hundred.
Six60's massive gig will be 'unlike anything anyone has seen'
Promoter promises a concert "unlike anything anyone has seen" at Western Springs tonight.
How Six60 broke records with their biggest show yet
Six60 are about to play the biggest show of their careers. They call it a stepping stone.
This music festival banking system needs to wop off
Music festival service AWOP is as useless as a leaf blower, writes Chris Schulz.
Why NZ needs to close the closet door on R Kelly
R Kelly has confirmed he's playing a show in Auckland. It needs to be stopped. So does he.
Broods put their middle fingers up and release their best album yet
Broods bounce back from some troubled times with an album full of snarky fun.
Why it's time for Air NZ's safety rap video to disappear
It's not just Kiwis forced to watch Air NZ's awful safety video. And that's a problem.
Alien Weaponry plan major assault in 2019
Last year was big for local rockers Alien Weaponry, but 2019 is going to be even bigger.
Future wisens up on bleak new album
He's not mucking around with his bleak, robotic formula, and that's a good thing.
Review: How to get lit in your own back yard
These outdoor lights help you colour-co-ordinate your backyard, patio or garden.
Fyre kills: Why failed music festival is must-see TV
You'll reassess your addiction to social media after watching Fyre burn to the ground.
Streaming service that could make you delete Netflix
Sick of the Netflix scroll? Finding another streaming service could be the answer.
21 Savage switches mood on pared back second album
Rapper's fourth albums includes a few surprising twists and turns.
Gritty Gomorrah has shades of Game of Thrones
Could this Italian drug cartel drama become the next Game of Thrones?
The big problem with Anderson.Paak's Auckland show
Hip-hop crooner's highly anticipated headlining show should have been a summer stunner.
Girlfriend's awkward question after Nicki Minaj lap dance
Nicki Minaj became a marriage counsellor at her first Auckland show since 2012.
How Zane Lowe became the world's most powerful DJ
This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from April.
Last Call: Unplugging the Kings Arms
This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from February.
A Wondergarden way to see in the New Year
A small Auckland New Year's festival is planting its roots, finds Chris Schulz.
Meet Joe Kay, music's coldest customer
Joe Kay is at the frontier of an emerging music trend, and it's doing it super chill.
Twenty One Pilots pull out a repeat performance
Hmm, did that look familiar? There's a reason - they did it last time they were here.
A hip-hop miracle just happened in Auckland
It took 25 years to get the entire Wu-Tang Clan to Auckland. It was worth the wait.
Five gadgets your kids will love this Christmas
Struggling for ideas for the kids this Christmas? Here are five suggestions.
Rapper's cookbook as ridiculous as you think it is
Snoop Dogg's first cookbook is full of ridiculously extravagant rappers' delights.
Is this Fitbit's best watch yet?
Fitbit's biggest selling watch is its Charge. So how does the Charge 3 improve it?
Bloc Party are ferocious - so why the nostalgia?
Feisty Brit-rockers Bloc Party prove they're too good to join the nostalgia circuit.
The Kiwi chef who lives and breathes fried chicken
Kiwi chef Morgan McGlone lives and breathes fried chicken. So when's he bringing it home?
How three Kiwi dreamers landed 2018's biggest artist
Cardi B's the biggest artist of 2018, and she's heading to Tauranga. How did that happen?
A Taylor Swift ticket for $825 - is it worth it?
Diamond Valenzuela's $825 Taylor Swift concert ticket came with a bunch of extras.
Fifa 19 is football at its most luxurious
He shoots, he scores. Fifa 19 is back, but it's not just blokes this time.
Why GoPro's Hero 7 is its best camera yet
You probably don't think you need a new GoPro camera. You might want to read this first.
Shihad's extraordinary machine showing signs of wear
A few signs of wear and tear but Shihad are still rocking hard at 30.
Chef's secrets: Auckland's best chefs share tricks of the trade
Salt or pepper? Lime or lemon? Poached or fried? We went cooking with the best of the best
Yes, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game-changer
Make yourself comfortable: you're going to be staying in Westworld for a long time.
Why Starlink might be worth all that money
Thinking about buying Starlink? Here's all you need to know about the toy-based game.
Yes, heaven is just 90 minutes north of Auckland
In Paparoa, the chocolate croissants are warm and everyone has time to chat.
Here's the best place for brunch in Mount Maunganui
A new addition to Mount Manganui's cafe scene has raised the game in a big way.
What to watch? A binger's guide to Labour Weekend
Wondering what to do this long weekend? Here's our handy cut-out-and-keep guide.
Kiwi Bake Off hosts: 'There was so much drama'
Duo talk becoming friends and feeding their faces on the set of the new Kiwi reality show.
Brunch review: Rude Boy could smarten up a touch
New inner-city brunch spot exudes cool vibes but gets a few basics wrong.
Female sheep-shearers get their big screen moment
Personal stories are at the heart of a local sheep shearing documentary.
From 50 people to 70,000: How Armageddon exploded
It began as a small gathering for a handful of people. Next weekend, they'll host masses.
Kiwi hopeful her climate change film makes big impact
Is the end of the world nigh? A Kiwi producer's new movie asks the question.
Why the new Tomb Raider game is 'stunning and stupid'
The latest installment of Tomb Raider is equal parts stunning and stupid.
Life as a puppeteer is not as easy as it looks
Being a puppeteer isn't just socks and giggles, as Chris Schulz discovers.
These sleepbuds won't cure snoring - but they come close
Having trouble with a snoring partner or neighbourhood dog? Here's your solution.
Brockhampton in Auckland: A rap show like no other
Matching outfits, co-ordinated dance moves and an acoustic ballad. Get ready for chaos.
Travel guide: The best things to do in Tauranga
Hot pools, glow worms, jumping pillows and go karts. Tauranga's a wild ride.
Is one of these kids the next Jacinda?
One wants to be the Prime Minister of Auckland. A second is demanding the right to vote.
Big jump: How Spider-Man landed in PlayStation's web
You can choose any character from the Marvel universe - but which one?
Is Samsung's Note9 worth the $2000 price tag?
Samsung's new Note9 is a whopper of a phone, in every way imaginable.
Whodunnit? Big twist behind Kiwi murder mystery show
Forget about tuning in at 9pm on a Tuesday. These three want you to watch TV differently.
Is this the year's must-hear podcast?
Up and Vanished is back with another missing person. Can Payne Lindsey find her?
Doco reveals drama behind Ed Sheeran's Divide
Ed Sheeran's Shape of You topped the charts everywhere. But it might never have been made.
Fiona McDonald's mid-life makeover
Fiona McDonald has been performing on a different stage lately. She explains why.
Stretch your taste buds at the Curious Food Festival
Ready for something new? Here are five good reasons to attend the Curious Food Festival.
Tom Scott: 'I need as many fake friends as I possibly can'
Tom Scott's got a lot on his mind. He talks to Chris Schulz.
Jason Statham's Kiwi shark attack!
Action star Jason Statham's on the hunt for a giant shark. He found it - in New Zealand.
Here's the film festival's most shocking doco
Triplets reuniting should be a happy story. In Three Identical Strangers, it's shocking.
Bootleg Beach Boys bring their good vibrations to NZ
Did you miss the Beach Boys in their prime? The Bootleg version is here to help.
Is this the world's best Freddie Mercury impersonator?
Marc Martel's version of Somebody to Love is so good he made Celine Dion cry.
Weekend farmer's market: Tauranga Market
Auckland's spoiled for choice for farmers' markets, but what about out of town?
Does this phone have the best camera yet?
Looking for an entry-level smartphone with a kick-ass camera? Problem solved.
New Kiwi film Bludgeons the competition
Doco looks at the avid followers of medieval combat and it's not for sissies.
You'll need a friend to play Unravel Two properly
I had other plans these school holidays. Unravel 2 changed all of them.
Why Samsung's new TVs are impressive
Samsung's new range of televisions blend in with the wallpaper. Literally.
Five of the best from NZ International Film Festival 2018
Wondering what to see at the film festival? Chris Schulz makes his picks.
Handmaids tell: Trump versus Gilead
The Handmaid's Tale's stars reveal how they're coping with its horrifying themes
Drake's descent into dad-rap is complete
Drake's finally admitted he's a big daddy - but fatherhood is affecting his music.