Black Grace founder and director Neil Ieremia has created a new work from sections of what has gone before.

Assassin's Creed has had a terrible year. Unity, the series' much-heralded entry into the next generation console market was an unmitigated disaster.

With his long dark hair tied back into a bun and a casual nature about him, Hozier took to the stage of Auckland's Vector arena last night.

The camera makes these puppets seem strangely more human than ever before. Kermit even makes some squirmy allusions to his sex life, writes Alex Casey.

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

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

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.

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.

If Ray McVinnie's next cookbook is a weirdly Elvis-themed mish-mash of traditional Italian, Jamaican and Ashkenazi Jewish dishes, at least now we'll understand why: it's all in his DNA.

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.

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.

There's only one major thing wrong with Fifa 16: Chelsea are a pretty good team.

It was a viscerally punishing opening statement of intent, ruined by one major flaw, writes Chris Schulz. (Warning: Story may contain spoilers)

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.