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Concert review: The Stone Roses, Vector Arena
Scott Kara reviews The Stone Roses' show at the Vector Arena in Auckland.

Concert review: Deep Purple
There were two highly anticipated songs the crowd wanted to hear. Of course, Deep Purple played Smoke on the Water.

Theatre review: The lighter side of gross talk and church-going gays
Does the Russian meteor make the backyard blue-cheese "asteroid" in A Night to Dismember easier to swallow?

Classical review: Sublime sounds from the screen
It was an astute piece of marketing on the part of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra to launch its 2013 season with Tan Dun conducting his Martial Arts Trilogy.

Foals review: Call the Coldplay police
Despite their ear for a good single, Foals lack lyrical depth and musical punch on their new album Holy Fire, writes Chris Schulz.

Concert review: Ringo Star
Given that previous incarnations of Ringo's All Starr Band included members of The Band, Joe Walsh and Nils Lofgren.

Theatre review: Gobsmacked!
As part of Auckland's expanded Pride Festival, an enterprising Australian-Kiwi partnership offers a sweetly flavoured piece of musical theatre.

Theatre review: Kings of the Gym, Maidment Theatre
If you wish Paul Henry were hosting Seven Sharp, and you like watching 7 Days and Two and a Half Men, then this might be the play for you.