My 10-year-old was crying over the emotional turmoil in this colourful animation.

Concert cuts detract from perfect performances, writes William Dart.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra takes audiences from concert hall to glorious landscapes.

Touring production of The Mousetrap shows why it has earned its place in theatre history

The Dust Palace's latest production, about seduction and desire, is one of its best yet.

Cinema's narrative scope is extended beyond the narrow range it has long inhabited

DC has stopped being so dark and tried to be less cringe - but did it work?

Forget yellow spandex and tech-heavy armour, this heroine wears a lovely knitted jumper

Star power makes NZ Symphony Orchestra concert out of this world, writes William Dart.

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.

COMMENT: The broadcasters reunited under tragic circumstances to both inform and comfort.

It's not perfect but feel-good Astroman still sends hearts soaring, says Ethan Sills.

"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.

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.

Julia Jacklin leaves no emotional stone unturned on her new album.

In a world of streaming, is this what an album is now? Solange thinks so.

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

Beethoven and Bruckner, composers worlds apart, attract impressive numbers to APO.

Fringe Festival highlights: our critics pick their favourites.

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?