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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.
Theatre review: Gobsmacked!
As part of Auckland's expanded Pride Festival, an enterprising Australian-Kiwi partnership offers a sweetly flavoured piece of musical theatre.
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: 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.
TV review: Seven Sharp
I haven't always had a great track record when it comes to predicting the life and success of local TV shows.
Winery tour hits the right note
Talk about your rich varietal. The first of this year's package tours of the nation's grape outdoors certainly doesn't lack for a multitude of vintages, flavours and blends - one veteran electro-reggae monster?
Comedy Review: Alan Davies
Alan Davies, of QI fame, gets giggles with his off-the-cuff comedy moments.
Hawaiian band surfing the genres
Though not as freaky and fruity, The Green are Hawaii's equivalent of New Zealand's most eccentric reggae band Kora.