EntertainmentBook Review: NotwithstandingBritish author Louis de Bernieres has set most of his stories in exotic places, but now, in this interlinked collection of short stories, he explores the exoticism to be found on his home turf.04 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Brian Wilson Reimagines GershwinAmerican pop genius of the 1960s redoes Amierican pop genius of the 1920-30s, complete with Wilson completing two unfinished Gershwin songs.03 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Flip Grater <i>While I'm Awake I'm at War</i>Local folkie Flip Grater may hide behind a thick fringe, but she doesn't let anything shroud her hurt feelings.03 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Various <i>Wondrous Stories</i>This is the Father's Day gift you've been looking for if your Dad looked like a member of the Phoenix Foundation back in the 70s.03 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum/DVD Review: TrinityRoots <i>Music Is Choice</i>Rating: 5/5 Verdict: TrinityRoots are back, but not in a bad way03 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra <i>at Auckland Town Hall</i>03 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: The Magic Numbers <i>The Runaway</i>More sublime if shapeless pop harmonies from hairy British four-piece.01 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Endless Boogie <i>Full House Head</i>Pass the Jack, old-time guitar rock jamming is where it's at.01 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Going The DistanceRaunchy, but still sweet and charming light entertainment01 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Mount Kimbie <i>Crooks & Lovers</i>Weird and minimal electronic intrigue.01 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The ExpendablesSly's action comeback big, dumb but not enough fun.01 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Katy Perry <i>Teenage Dream</i>Who knew music could smell so sweet?01 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Mad WorldPaula Byrne says she set out to write this book to redress what she believes is the misrepresentation of Evelyn Waugh as "a snob and curmudgeonly misanthropist".31 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Anthropology of an American GirlHilary Thayer Hamann's novel, Anthropology of an American Girl, has been heralded as both the hottest book on the block and as the worst novel ever.31 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Review: Four courses of televisionIt's too much of a good thing as cooking shows take over the small screen, writes Sarah Lang29 Aug 07:48 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Sex and Stravinsky<i>Sex & Stravinsky</i> proved to be perhaps her most difficult book yet28 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentMovie Review: Piranha 3DAs much as this crass, initially hilarious, gorefest of a film actually manages to make you care about some of the characters, it's basically on the side of the fish.27 Aug 07:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie Review: Beneath Hill 60The heart-in-mouth blindfold game of subterranean cat and mouse that was tunnel warfare is inflected with a broad Australian twang in this extremely creditable based-on-fact World War I drama.27 Aug 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Sting <i>Symphonicities</i>It sure sounds like his forthcoming Mission Estate show isn't going to be quite as much fun out front as the Police reunion tour.27 Aug 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Sheryl Crow <i>100 Miles from Memphis</i>Seasoned singer-songwriter, cancer survivor and <i>Cougar Town</i> guest star Crow opts for a retro-soul makeover on her latest.27 Aug 07:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: He Reo Aroha <i>at Glen Eden Playhouse</i>The Going West Books & Writers Festival kicks off its programme with an absolute gem26 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: The Vagina Monologues <i>at The Basement</i>This new rendition, full of hard-hitting and hilarious performances, has changed my mind26 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Richard Thompson <i>Dream Attic</i><b>Rating:</b> 5/5 <b>Verdict:</b> Legendary British guitarist and folk-rocker gets things off his chest25 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: The Great NZ Songbook Volume 2<b>Rating:</b> 3/5 <b>Verdict:</b> High-calibre local jukebox ammo25 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Stan Walker <i>From the Inside Out</i><b>Rating:</b> 4/5 <b>Verdict:</b> The lad sure can sing25 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie Review: Predicament<b>Rating:</b> 3/5 <b>Verdict:</b> Tepid fourth adaptation of much-filmed local yarn-spinner25 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Dylan LeBlanc <i>Pauper's Field</i><b>Rating</b>: 4/5 <b>Verdict</b>: Young man in a hurry slows down25 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentPoetry Reviews: Inventive trio of wordsmithsPaula Green reviews three collections of New Zealand poetry.25 Aug 05:30 PM
