COMMENT: Richardson's "oafish, larrikin chat" is setting clock back, writes Alex Casey.

NZ Trio's Spiral promised forward motion and leaps into the unknown, writes William Dart.

APO percussionist Eric Renick hits all the right notes, writes William Dart.

Discomfort is the new normal when it comes to TV as Greg Bruce discovers.

They say the best revenge is living well. If that's the case, Kesha just won the war.

Dizzee Rascal had backed himself into a corner, now, he's come out fighting.

Old Tricks New Dogs breathes new life into a dance show, writers Raewyn Whyte.

Series is powerful platform for confronting everyday sexism

Modest turnout of moviegoers enough to capture No 1 spot in a month.

A UK reality show's huge success is a mystery wrapped in a phenomenon.

Believable portrayal of deeply felt connection satisfies, writes Janet McAllister.

"Winter is here," someone said to someone else, in this week's episode of Game of Thrones.

Emotion-as-drug tale off-theme toward end but more than enough here to satisfy.

Charlize Thereon kicks butt in Atomic Blonde, and it's close to being a knockout.

Tremendous Sea of Love is an unusual, honest album - but it's carried by a sense of hope.

Onehunga five-piece debut is one for the ages

Victor Rodger's revival of 2002 play packs a powerful punch, writes Ethan Sills.

Hit and miss, inconsistent and all over the place - is exactly what makes it so exciting.

Mozart professed not to like the flute but this CD suggests otherwise, writes William Dart

Lana Del Rey might be a witch after all - her new album's worked some kind of voodoo.

Foster the People still haven't quite worked out how to follow their breakout single.

Did you want another does of bratty skate-punk rap? Sorry, it ain't happening.

Is there such a thing as too lit? One fan found out at Lil Yachty's first Auckland show.

The new Attitude series In My Mind deserves a better timeslot, writes Duncan Greive.

The APO's Ibragimova Returns was ample reward for the expectation.

NZ On Screen's Nicky Harrop profiles the work of one of our most innovative directors.

Auckland's one and only comic dance troupe takes to the floor with a disco hit.

The story behind The Exponents made for electric Sunday Theatre viewing.

There was no shortage of passion in Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's presentation.

Nicky Harrop reflects on some of The Exponents' many memorable moments.