Neil Oliver returns with his poetic turn of phrase.

Boys is loud and angry, which is all to the good.

Holy Trinity Cathedral's Anzacs Commemoration Concert was a moving and timely reminder.

This fiercely feminist story of a woman's journey to adulthood not for the weak of stomach

It was one of TVs most provocative shows but how did Girls go out?

Chewing Gum is a glorious Frankenstein of some of the best comedies in recent years.

What if Kendrick Lamar got really mad? We've been asking, and we just got our answer.

In a year shaping up to be excellent for games, Persona 5 is here to steal your heart.

Funnyman Leigh Hart is back - and more ridiculous than ever.

Contrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.

The Rebel Pink shows dance is alive and kicking in all its forms, writes Raewyn Whyte.

After finishing the series then you may be desperately searching for the next podcast hit.

William Dart finds a Kiwi take on the songs of Shakespeare is not so sweet.

The late James McNeish sets out the subject of his final book right from its opening line.

Mixing comedy and music with science is meant to make us more interested in the latter.

The flamboyant Henry Wong Doe.

Orchestra rocks with special guests and power of David Bowie's song, writes William Dart.

If you want a band to soundtrack a looming apocalypse, you won't go wrong with Mastodon.

Problematic acoustics compromise a stirring presentation of Bach's St John Passion.

COMMENT: The Hui changed the narrative on a major story this week, writes Duncan Greive.

Anzac Eve is entertaining and intriguing

John Adams' Shaker Loops deserved to headline the Great Masterworks concert.

NZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.

Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.

COMMENT: 10-part web series about humiliated athlete's quest to regain form.

Carmen and L'Arlésienne: an exceptionally good night at the ballet not to be missed.

Sci-fi suspense at times silly but surprisingly satisfying with a stellar cast.

The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.

The brilliance of I am Innocent is telling NZ stories we'd rather not see, but need to.

Ambitious, inclusive and inspiring dance one of Auckland Arts Festival's closing events.