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Auckland audiences thrill to power of acapella at its absolute best.
Eleanor Catton's Emma interpretation shines
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TV critic sees red over Jamie Oliver's advice on greens
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Proud theatre moves festival into reflective moments
Auckland's Pride Festival continues to give voice to those seldom heard.
Paul Casserly: Prosthetic justice
Paul Casserly looks at Bombshell and The Loudest Voice
Peaky Blinders producer dreams up new monster (s)mash hit
Peaky Blinders producers' new star-studded, genre mash-up of a show promises to be big.
Review: Cold Chisel, Tauranga. Long time fan v Jimmy Barnes virgin
Cold Chisel in Tauranga this week for the only New Zealand stop in the Blood Moon tour
Pride Festival off to an entertaining start at Q Theatre
Pride Fest theatre celebrates achievement - and highlights what still needs to be done.
Anna Murray: Plastic's long, long way from fantastic
Anna Murray surfaces from a sea of plastic.
Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming on the latest in crime fiction - including Steph Cha and John Grisham.
Hannah Gadsby's triumphant New Zealand return
The comedian amazed with award-winning Nanette; Douglas continues the comedy with bite.
Gwyneth Paltrow's MDMA confession
The star came clean about her drug use on an episode of The Goop Lab
The imperfect film that will change the way you see the world
Canvas critic awards "imperfect film" four stars - it's impossible not to get swept away.
'Genital show-and-tell' the unlikely saving grace of Gwyn's Goop Lab
Tempting as it is to write off Gwyneth Paltrow's new series, one episode is a must watch
Laneway review: The 1975, Charli XCX and more dazzle Auckland
There was much left to like, despite late withdrawals from the line-up.
Laneway live: Crowds soaking up the sounds and sun
The sun is out and the gates are open for Auckland's Anniversary Day party at Albert Park.
Tom Hanks' latest a beautiful day at the cinema
Softly, softly approach makes for a pleasant change to bombastic multiplex movies.
Nice day for a subdued wedding
Billy Idol's not as young as he once was, but everyone grows old.
Animal crackers - why Dolittle makeover doesn't work
Call a doctor! Dolittle movie needs urgent care - but maybe that's the problem with it.
Is Netflix's The Witcher the Game of Thrones slayer we were promised?
With GoT now a disappointing memory can this claim the throne? Karl Puschmann finds out.
Oscar frontrunner 1917 - all style and no substance?
It's a technological triumph but is 1917 any good? Canvas film reviewer has his say.
Review: One last boogie in the bay before holidays end
Fat Freddy's Drop sent Tauranga dancing through the night.
"Pain killers and a wee drop of whiskey" L.A.B. frontman sings after crash
The band played on with their injured frontman.
REVIEW: Sticky Fingers entertains Mount crowds
Sticky Fingers was a 'visually pleasing experience'.
Little Women director Greta Gerwig tells George Fenwick how the classic novel is just as relevant today
Little Woman director Greta Gerwig tells George Fenwick how the classic novel is just as relevant today. Video / Supplied
Stars of Little Women speak with George Fenwick about the new film
Stars of Little Women Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet talk family dynamics and choreography on screen. Video / Supplied
Review: Shortland Street cliffhanger 2019 - It was all a bit much
Spoiler alert: Peril-packed extended episode for Ferndale's finest.
The Rise of Skywalker review: Finale restores balance to Force
Dominic Corry gives his verdict on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
William Dart: A familiar and rewarding Messiah
Uwe Grodd is a simpatico guide as his choristers undertake their Messiah journey.