OpinionKarl PuschmannNew streaming service great for terrible TVKarl Puschmann takes a closer look at New Zealand's latest TV streaming service - and doesn't like what he finds.01 Aug 08:07 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannA-listers in absurd cult classicNetflix reunites comedy A-listers to revive cult comedy classic, Wet Hot American Summer. And the result is absurdly brilliant.31 Jul 06:30 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Success, Basement TheatreThere are sparks of humanity to be found in Success' skilfully drawn takes on deeply flawed middle-aged former buddies.30 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIs this the best Mission: Impossible yet?Tom Cruise's latest Mission: Impossible film is darker and funnier than its immediate predecessor and feels more like a Euro-espionage thriller than a spy story stuck on an action chassis.30 Jul 06:08 AM
EntertainmentThe force is strong on Wilco's Star Wars albumWilco is giving this album away for free. Maybe it's the guilt of making ardent fans of the respected Chicago art-rock outfit fork out for their 77-track "odds and sods" collection Alpha Mike Foxtrot from last year.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLatest NZ Film Festival reviewsWondering what to see at the International Film Festival? Here are our latest reviews from the Auckland leg of the nationwide event.28 Jul 01:30 AM
EntertainmentMusical thriller intriguesBullet Heart Club is well-named: the outfit that produced Rochelle Bright's heartbreaker hit Daffodils now brings us Bright's shot at heart-stopping suspense.26 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDare to Dream a magical adventureDisney on Ice's Dare to Dream had my whole family mesmerised. Stunning, magnificent and magical - the production will not disappoint.24 Jul 09:54 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: The best and worst of FreeviewPlusWhat exactly is FreeviewPlus, and what does it do? After living with it for a couple of weeks, Karl Puschmann may have finally figured it out.24 Jul 09:00 AM
EntertainmentTame Impala's new album 'hypnotising'When Kevin Parker posted early single Let It Happen back in March, he was signalling a bit of a change for the Tame Impala sound.22 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAnt-Man: Big fun in a small packageOur reviewer Russell Baillie discovers there's big fun to be found in Ant-Man's small-scale thrills.17 Jul 07:26 PM
EntertainmentKiwi dancers wow at NOWThis second season of NOW - New Original Works - truly reflects its name, with four confidently emerging new choreographers, expressing some very original concepts, beautifully performed by the talented and extremely hard-working team of five dancers.17 Jul 12:30 AM
EntertainmentJohnny Marr joined by special Kiwi guestFormer Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr delighted fans at Auckland's Powerstation last night, before bringing out a special Kiwi guest for the encore.16 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannWhy Marvel’s new movie may have fans feeling antsyApparently there's only two things you have to know in life: when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. I have learned that I do not know the appropriate timing for either of these things.16 Jul 08:35 PM
EntertainmentChem Bros back in the grooveIt starts just like the good old days. With a throbbing beat giving way to glitchy hooks and silky vocals, Sometimes I Feel So Deserted entices you to jump around like their late-90s classics Out of Control and Let Forever Be.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDuncan GreiveIs this the most entertaining new TV show of 2015?The past decade or so has come to be known as the "golden age" of television.15 Jul 08:00 AM
OpinionConcert review: Ryan Adams, Auckland Town HallThis being his fourth visit in eight years and his biggest show here yet, it would seem Ryan Adams is still making new friends in these parts.14 Jul 11:22 PM
OpinionKiwi Living - the lifestyle show to end all lifestyle showsPaul Casserly gives the run down on the first episode of the new lifestyle TV show Kiwi Living.13 Jul 12:15 AM
EntertainmentConcert review: HermitudeLast night the electronic duo went out with a bang at The Studio in Auckland.11 Jul 09:47 PM
EntertainmentDuo delivers musical mayhemEver wonder where all the post-emo scene kids ended up? At Twenty One Pilots' sold out Auckland show, of course.09 Jul 11:05 PM
EntertainmentThe 'effortless appeal' of Leon BridgesRetro-soul has been tapping into our nostalgia for a more stylish era, and capturing many ears across the globe for a good decade now, so this record by 25-year-old Texan native Leon Bridges ain't breaking any new ground.08 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannEight reasons True Detective ain't firingIt’s following one of the most fiercely original and revelatory seasons of television ever. So why isn’t season two of True Detective firing? Karl Puschmann evaluates the evidence.08 Jul 08:00 AM
OpinionDuncan GreiveTelly so bad it's goodEach Eyeworks show succeeds - where <i>X Factor</i> manifestly failed - thanks to the attention to detail paid to the people we'd be watching each night, writes Duncan Greive.07 Jul 09:26 PM
EntertainmentAwkward B-grade show hits netThe last time shirtless guys in their 20s showed off their Maori tats at the beach was on The GC. Here's another semi-local show, a little under the radar, a little weirder and darker.04 Jul 09:30 PM
EntertainmentClassic CD: Tchaikovsky: IolantaIf you are searching out a gift for that opera-loving friend who has everything, this new Deutsche Grammophon boxed set should fit the bill.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThis is the raunchiest album you'll hear this yearYou won't find Miguel in the gossip mags. You won't see him cavorting with supermodels. And you won't catch him courting controversy on TMZ.01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAlex CaseyThumbs down for word upNon-comedian guests deliver some golden moments on Jaquie Brown's otherwise lacklustre new game show, writes Alex Casey.30 Jun 05:05 PM
EntertainmentJay-Jay's dance fails to fireThe dancers went all out to impress the judges, with new looks, X-Men haircuts and, for Jay-Jay Harvey, a raunchy cheerleading outfit. But did it pay off?29 Jun 08:00 AM
EntertainmentWhat happened when two Kiwi stars joined forces with the APOThere came a moment towards the end of Thursday night's concert when Julia Deans was thanking the audience for coming, and warmly added "If there's anyone rich in the audience who would like to help us take this show on a world tour."26 Jun 02:00 AM
EntertainmentGin Wigmore's latest cuts to the boneShe's one of New Zealand's favourite musical personalities, always lively and a little bit cheeky.25 Jun 03:30 AM
EntertainmentTrue Detective less appetising second time aroundAs the last season of <i>True Detective</i> taught us: time is a flat circle. TV shows will end, and TV shows will return - for better or worse.24 Jun 12:00 AM
