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Detroit: Become Human is close to being a masterpiece
You'll have all the feels playing David Cage's latest interactive video game.
Adorable animals are here to save us in Animal Force
When aliens are attacking the earth, what's your first line of defence? These cute things.
Moss is the VR game you've been waiting for
Moss is an adorable fairy-tale full of platform puzzles and virtual reality fun.
Playstation VR: Let's go fishing
If you've worked your way through VR's biggest hits, here are three others you should try.
The Inpatient will unsettle you to your core
If you find yourself screaming "Nope! Nope! Nope!" you're not the only one.
Best podcasts of 2017 - have you heard them all?
Here's a run down of the best podcasts to listen to this year.
Will the new Pokémon games mirror Go's success?
Nintendo's Pokémon games sure have come a long way from the days of Red and Blue.
'We shouldn't have called the show Funny Girls'
Haters were quick to judge Funny Girls based on its name alone. But those that tuned in, found something smart, fresh and very funny.
How busking made Kiwi singer's dreams come true
Kiwi folk singer Graeme James used to sleep in his car, while busking Wellington's city streets.
Five great films you'll want to see but can't
Sometimes the wait for a good film seems so long and unfair. Here are five movies we're itching to see, but can't just yet.
Bizarre video game 'thrilling and strange'
Bound is beautiful, monstrous, dizzying, thrilling and strange.
Six60 and Maala join Soundsplash line-up
Raglan-based music festival Soundsplash is returning in 2017 with the likes of Six60, Maala and Diaz Grimm ready to wow the crowds.
The best bits in that awesome new Rogue One trailer
A new trailer for Star Wars spinoff movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story dropped over the weekend and it looks great. Here are five things we're pumped about.
The singer you've never heard of has kids sleeping in street
Ahead of her show tonight some of Melanie Martinez's dedicated fans have gone the extra mile to get to the front of the stage at the Powerstation.
Pokemon Go is ruining my phone - and my life
A real-life version of Pokemon is a great idea - but Rachel Bache finds there are a lot of downsides to Pokemon Go.
Kiwi star finds success on new show
The Kiwi actress landed herself a major role in the new web-series, Hashtaggers, where she plays a media strategist to the stars.
Sydney: Enchanted evenings
Rachel Bache is awestruck by the lights, the music, the street food and the magic of Vivid Sydney.
Room Check: Pier One Sydney Harbour
A deluxe suite on the ground floor with access to the harbour's pier, offering waterfront views.
Ariana Grande gets dangerously catchy on new album
Ariana Grande's new album, Dangerous Women, is a step up with its gritty, R&B sound with a dance-pop twist.
Concert review: Bon Iver presents CERCLE, Vivid Live Sydney
Crowds gathered at the Sydney Opera House this weekend to see Justin Vernon bring Bon Iver back to the stage.
Vivid Sydney: Struck by lighting
Kiwi artists are flocking to Australia this weekend for the opening of Vivid Sydney, where their work will be on show alongside artists from around the world.
TV to binge this winter
Our weekly series looking at the good, the bad and the obscure of on-demand viewing. This week, we revisit a 90s favourite that has stood the test of time.
DANGER! Would you dare to enter?
COMMENT: Rachel Bache gets stuck in a locked room, and loves every second of it.
Check-in Desk: This year's Vivid Sydney
Whether the club scene's your thing, or you'd prefer a night out at the Sydney Opera House, Vivid has it all.
Temper Trap return for NZ show (+WIN)
It's been a long time coming, but finally The Temper Trap are back.
American Idol: The best, the worst ... and William Hung
After 15 seasons, American Idol is coming to an end. Here are the best and worst contestants from the show.
'Suits' star: NZ a 'beautiful country'
WATCH: Gabriel Macht, who plays slick lawyer Harvey Specter on the show, talks his prior experience in the country and what fans can expect from Season 6.
Five big reveals from Rowling's new Potter story
JK Rowling has unveiled the first of four chapters from her History of Magic in North America. Rachel Bache takes a closer look at the lessons we can learn about the wizarding world.
Review: There's only so much Death Cab you can take
Death Cab For Cutie have been around the block since the 90s and yet this is only the band's second time performing in New Zealand and their first time in Auckland - needless to say, their long time fans were delighted to finally be seeing them.
Glenn Frey's best songs with the Eagles
Welcome to the Friday Playlist, fuelled by iHeartRadio. Each week we bring you a new mix of tunes for your Friday afternoon.
Review: Ed ends tour on high note
Ed Sheeran upsized to Mt Smart Stadium for his latest NZ concert, where close to 50,000 fans watched him play a two-hour set last night.
Early reviews pan 'vacant' Point Break remake
It was the remake no one asked for, one that fans didn't want and after early reviews of Point Break, it seems the movie hasn't won over any critics either.
Five weird things we learned from Peter Jackson's video
Peter Jackson's Facebook video hinted that he'd helm an episode of Doctor Who. What else did we learn? Rachel Bache takes a closer look.
Rachel Bache: Taylor Swift, why your visit to New Zealand is a slap in the face for fans
Taylor Swift is here, but her New Zealand visit doesn't include a concert. This makes Rachel Bache mad.
Kiwi to dance alongside J-Lo
For 18-year old Kaea Pearce, dancing with her pop star idol Justin Bieber was a dream come true. Now, her dreams have been upsized.
Trump this: Five of the best Hotline Bling videos
The internet exploded with parodies, gifs and memes after Drake released the music video to his latest song Hotline Bling. Here are five of the best.
Concert review: Hozier, Vector Arena
With his long dark hair tied back into a bun and a casual nature about him, Hozier took to the stage of Auckland's Vector arena last night.
The art of cosplay
Armageddon is the perfect place to show your love for your favourite movies and shows.
Rudimental: 'We love New Zealand'
Rudimental's Amir Amor speaks to Rachel Bache about the band's new album and Ed Sheeran connection.
Aussie singer talks moving past the shyness
Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett talks to Rachel Bache about taking her shy songs out into the world.
A closer looks at the Pyro music app
These days everyone is a self-professed DJ - make up a playlist, plug speakers into your iPhone and press play.
A first look at Heroes Reborn
The Heroes universe is back in a reboot, Heroes: Reborn - the first episode screened last night on TV3.
Ten of the best Mars songs
Today NASA revealed that there is flowing water on Mars, which means there could be life on the red planet.
Review: Scottish trio's eye-opening album
Locking themselves away to write, record and produce seems to have paid off - Chvrches have come into their own with their second album, Every Open Eye.
Five great moments from The Jungle Book trailer
The first trailer for Disney's The Jungle Book is jam-packed with action and adventure. Rachel Bache finds five key scenes that will give you shivers and put a nostalgic smile on your face.
Comedy duo brings 'absolutely filthy' act to NZ
Sitcom stars and real-life married couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are bringing their raunchy live show to New Zealand. Rachel Bache gets the dirty details.
Dragons get fiery at NZ show
Imagine Dragons love New Zealand so much, they shot their latest music video here. Rachel Bache checks out the Las Vegas group's Auckland show.
Why I love that new Chvrches song
Rachel Bache is counting down the days until the new Chvrches album is released. For now, their new single Never Ending Circles, will have to do.
Carly Rae Jepsen playing it safe
In the summer of 2012, Call Me Maybe exploded across radio, launching talent agent Scooter Braun's latest project Carly Rae Jepsen into the limelight.
New game cute but tedious
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley is the next evolution in the Harvest Moon series.
Singer to 'throw down' in NZ
Last here fronting Queen, Adam Lambert returns next week for a free show in the wake of his third solo album, The Original High. He talks to Rachel Bache.
Concert review: Hermitude
Last night the electronic duo went out with a bang at The Studio in Auckland.
Duo delivers musical mayhem
Ever wonder where all the post-emo scene kids ended up? At Twenty One Pilots' sold out Auckland show, of course.
Rachel Bache: America's Netflix library is so much bigger than ours
It can feel like the well of content on New Zealand's Netflix service doesn't go that deep. Rachel Bache compares what we have with what we're missing out on.
Is a Madonna ticket worth $500?
Madonna is making her way to New Zealand for the first time to perform two shows at Auckland's Vector Arena.
Concert review: 5 Seconds of Summer, Vector Arena
They still made it down under despite suffering a pyro accident just days ago. But could 5 Seconds of Summer still bring the heat? Rachel Bache was there.
From Shortland Street to Grey's Anatomy: Kiwi star's key roles
Martin Henderson has come a long way since his days as Stuart Neilson on New Zealand's national soap, Shortland Street in 1992.
5 best bits from new Hunger Games trailer
The first official teaser trailer for the final Hunger Games movie, Mockingjay Part 2, was released today. And there's a lot going on for Hunger Games fans to get excited about. Here are Rachel Bache's five best moments ...
Hermitude talk NZ tour: 'We're not just playing video games'
Luke Dubber and Angus Stuart make up Australian electronic duo Hermitude, who are heading to New Zealand to tour Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland this July.
Album review: Hermitude
Australian electronic duo Hermitude mix synth keys, deep bass and drums to create the sound of their fifth studio album, Dark Night Sweet Light.
Kiwi sisters light up Sydney art festival
Kiwi twin sisters have been celebrated as being among the highlights of major Australian arts festival Vivid Sydney.
Day five at Vivid Sydney: Morrissey mayhem
Rachel Bache takes on the excitement of Vivid Sydney. Here are today's highlights from day five of the festival.
Day four at Vivid Sydney: All of the lights
Rachel Bache takes on the excitement of Vivid Sydney. Here are today's highlights from day four of the festival.
Day three at Vivid Sydney: Game time
Rachel Bache takes on the excitement of Vivid Sydney, here are today's highlights from the festival.
Day two at Vivid Sydney
Rachel Bache takes on the excitement of Vivid Sydney, here are today's highlights from the festival.
Day one at Vivid Sydney
Rachel Bache takes on the excitement of Vivid Sydney, here are today's highlights from the festival.
Comedy review: Wash Your Mouth Out
I have never been a big fan of comedians who resort to crude, shock humour, riddled with curse words that would make a sailor proud. So it was refreshing to get along to Wash Your Mouth Out, at Vault at the Q Theatre, in Auckland.
Concert review: Demi Lovato
Former Disney star, Demi Lovato proved that she's not just a pop princess but a rock queen at her concert last night at Auckland's Vector Arena.
Sheeran thinks big for NZ return
He's only just left the country, but Ed Sheeran has already confirmed he'll return at the end of the year to perform his biggest New Zealand show yet.
Ed's first NZ stadium show
He’s only just finished touring the country, but Ed Sheeran is already keen to come back. The UK pop star has confirmed he’ll return at the end of the year to perform his biggest New Zealand show yet, at Mt Smart Stadium on December 12.
Ed Sheeran's musical tapestry
Screams erupted from the crowd as singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran stepped into the spotlight and plugged in his guitar.
Aussie rock chick's endearing debut
Courtney Barnett's debut album is the perfect follow-up to the Australian rock chick's 2013 double EP, The Double EP: A Sea Of Spilt Peas.