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Classical review: Voices NZ Chamber Choir
Voices NZ Chamber Choir's WWI commemoration a powerful experience, writes William Dart.
Books: Authors Diana Wichtel and Bandi reviewed
Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father is an elegant remembrance.
Short takes: teen reads reviewed
Graham Hepburn rounds up the latest teen reads released in New Zealand.
Pleasuredome is a sublime hot mess
Pleasuredome - the musical is pure spectacle, writes Janet McAllister.
Album review: The Killers, Wonderful Wonderful
Wonderful Wonderful is not exactly wonderful - but there are some killer tunes.
Fergie should be taking over the world, so why isn't she?
Fergie's made her comeback with Double Dutchess, but is it going to be enough?
Macklemore's Gemini is fun but fatally flawed
Macklemore tries so hard to project effortlessness that you can almost hear him strain.
Books: Claire Aman, Dean Parker, Charles Elton and Karine Lambert reviewed
A New Zealand classic gets a sequel which shows it still resonates, writes David Hill.
The new Foo Fighters album is a classic Foo Fighters album
If you're wondering whether to bother with the new Foos record, Dave Grohl has an answer.
Destiny 2 is destined for greatness
Destiny 2 is an enormous improvement on the previous game, writes Siobhan Keogh.
Theatre review: O A'u
A lower key offering in the Auckland Live Cabaret Season shines, says Janet McAllister.
The Black Seeds are stuck in stasis
Technically, Fabric is impressive - but musically, it has little to say.
Must-see TV: Kiwi kids grill political leaders
Move over Hosking and Gower, these are NZ's toughest political interviewers.
Theatre Review: Last Legs
Politics, old age and rest home life are laughing matters for playwright Roger Hall.
Toruk is just like Avatar - in the best and worst ways
Just like Avatar, Toruk is beautiful to behold but lacking some crucial substance.
Why you should face your fears and see Spookers
This strange new look at Spookers will change how you look at the house of horrors forever
Odesza: Soundtrack for summer or swimming pool belly flop?
Odesza just discovered Moby's Play, and the results are disappointing.
This NZ doco should never have been made
Who Owns New Zealand Now blames the housing crisis on Chinese buyers - with no evidence.
The pop star that's about to take over the world
If you're not on the Billie Eilish bandwagon already, you should get moving.
Gault does a fat lot of good
Celeb chef is the guinea pig in a new health series, writes Greg Bruce.
The dreamy return of LCD Soundsystem
LCD Soundsystem's first album in six years might be their best one yet.
William Dart reviews the latest classical CDs
NZ harpist Carolyn Mills' new CD forges French-Kiwi connections, writes William Dart.
Short takes: non-fiction books reviewed
Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer round up the best of recently released non fiction books.
The National's brilliantly introspective return
The National's return succeeds in its creative focus and thoughtful relevance.
William Dart reviews latest classical CDs
A new CD captures the Herculean challenge pianist Michael Houstoun set to mark his 60th.
Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming reviews the latest releases from Don Winslow, Sarah Bailey and Susie Steiner.
Sparking a conflagration of sound
Conductor Uwe Grodd ignited an impressive conflagration of sound from his choristers.
Ballet review: Romeo and Juliet
There's a lot to love about the Royal NZ Ballet's Romeo and Juliet, says Raewyn Whyte.
The War on Drugs dive deeper than ever
A Deeper Understanding positions Adam Granduciel as a true rock music auteur.
Classical review: NZ String Quartet
Venue for the NZ String Quartet's concert not up to scratch, writes William Dart.
Orchestra storms the barricades
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart