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Vai opens up a 'universe of possibilities'
Cinema's narrative scope is extended beyond the narrow range it has long inhabited
Cinema's narrative scope is extended beyond the narrow range it has long inhabited
Forget yellow spandex and tech-heavy armour, this heroine wears a lovely knitted jumper
DC has stopped being so dark and tried to be less cringe - but did it work?
Star power makes NZ Symphony Orchestra concert out of this world, writes William Dart.
Hofesh Shechter's Grand Finale brings audience to their feet, says Raewyn Whyte
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra does full justice to rarely-performed grand composition.
Western and Chinese theatre traditions meet in a play which offers hope for a way forward.
Ulster American is meant to be sophisticated theatre but falls short, says Dione Joseph.
With her latest release, Little Simz did not come to play games.
"A Man of Good Hope" is musical theatre at its most relevant, writes Dionne Christian.
Apirana Taylor's re-telling of Kupe's heroic adventures takes theatre all over Auckland.
Silkroad Ensemble takes listeners on a first-class musical journey, writes William Dart.
Tiago Rodrigues' By Heart is a delectable treat, write Paul Simei-Barton.
Sucker Punch is packed with bold, direct songwriting, but is it a knock out or cheap shot?
2 Chainz' new album has everything you could want and sounds amazing.
Lacking in fizz? Glam cabaret Blanc to Blanc bubbles but never pops, writes Ethan Sills.
Local dance makers craft engaging tales which test limits of human reactions.
Arts Festival pulls off major coup getting wild and wonderful Magic Flute to Auckland.
Deeply moving Wild Dogs Under My Skirts starts Auckland Arts Festival with bite.
Australian musician Xavier Rudd played for the first time in Tauranga to a sold-out crowd
Fringe Festival highlights: our critics pick their favourites.
Beethoven and Bruckner, composers worlds apart, attract impressive numbers to APO.
Eminem's stellar performance made it clear why the tour is called "Rapture".
The original Popstars are back, but what's Anika Moa doing there?
Why'd she have to go and make things so complicated?
The NZ Symphony Orchestra goes on a classical journey; an NZ musical stopover is missed.
Dance, theatre and comedy - it all entertains at Auckland's fringe festival.
From Paris to New York, via Spain, the APO delivered a true musical postcard.
REVIEW: Despite the weather, festival goers and performers enjoyed the stellar vibes.
Matt Suddain meets Idris Elba, star of Luther, and People's Sexiest Man Alive 2018.