Calum Henderson reviews Amazing Spaces: Shed of the Year and likes what he sees.

This production, like a couple of other traditional-style Auckland Theatre Company shows this year, falls rather flat - and it's not just the off-key singing.

While some firebrands mellow with age, the revolutionary Beethoven fought with ever-increasing fervour and focus as he struggled through life.

We review new albums by the Chills, Jack White's Dead Weather and many more new releases.

It's one of the biggest game releases of the year, but is Halo 5 living up to its predecessors? Chris Schulz finds it does, for reasons you may not expect.

TV3 debuted its new local comedy offering last night, led by an all-female line up. But is it any good?

Bays sees the seven-piece outfit more focused and dynamic than ever.

The official announcement for The Muppetscame back in May and since then we've only had teasers and trailers to watch, rewatch and get excited about.

Performance poet Grace Taylor has created a boldly experimental fusion of theatre and verse that offers a fresh perspective on the sprawling contrasts of Auckland City.

Seventies rock troopers Kiss are old enough to know better - and so were their fans who dressed up in customary face paint and glam-rock getup for last night's show.

Television's recent embrace of the anthology as a viable format is either a liberating act of creative genius or a certifiably bonkers act of sheer hubris.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is lying at the bottom of a halfpipe in a crumpled heap.

Russell Brand swaggered, thrusted, probed and taunted his way through a 90 minute set, pointed out the absurdities of the world, and of human nature, and left the 4000 strong audience in a daze.

COMMENT: Comedy favourite has extended itself with a one-hour sports show, and it's not funny, writes Calum Henderson.

Chris Moller cuts a less imposing figure than Kevin McCloud but Grand Designs NZ still gets the job done - and uncovers some interesting characters along the way.

If you haven't seen the trailer for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, head to YouTube immediately.

Batman is hurling batarangs into the air, trying to knock the Wicked Witch of the West off her broomstick.

Cliff Curtis' character showed his true colours in last night's season finale of Fear the Walking Dead, writes Chris Schulz (this review may contain spoilers).

The annual Church Tour has begun with the country-esque quartet of Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson, Marlon Williams and Barry Saunders combining their collective hymn books and impeccable harmonies.

The pianist Michael Houstoun's latest touring recital, titled Inspired by Bach, offered music, both local and international.

Humans was riveting viewing. At least, it was until last night's lacklustre finale. Chris Schulz thinks it should have ended in a different way.

Hollywood biopics might be great movies but they're still full of lies, writes Karl Puschmann.