OpinionConcert review: Rod Stewart, Vector ArenaBaby boomers were celebrating last night as Rod Stewart led his latest world tour to Vector Arena in Auckland.13 Apr 12:29 PM
OpinionTV review: Game of Thrones - episode oneRussell Baillie reviews the first episode of Game of Thrones' fifth season, The Wars to Come.13 Apr 09:35 AM
EntertainmentEd Sheeran's musical tapestryScreams erupted from the crowd as singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran stepped into the spotlight and plugged in his guitar.11 Apr 09:00 PM
EntertainmentConventional retelling feels like teaching aidJohn Steinbeck's classic American tragedy-in-miniature has had five screen adaptations (including an Iranian film) but the only theatre version was the author's own, published and first staged in 1937, the same year as the novel.10 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: NZSO, Auckland Town HallThe NZSO brought out one of its 2015 stars on Saturday and was duly rewarded with a full house.09 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Portraits of a lonely manExistential loneliness is writ large in the three short Samuel Beckett solos presented here by actor/producer Edward Newborn and director Paul Gittins.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Pianist hits right key for laughsThomas Monckton is forging an international reputation with a style that has acrobatics, clowning and mime bouncing off each other in a wildly imaginative piece of absurdist comedy.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Woman In GoldIn the black-and-white photograph of her that appears briefly during the end credits of this true-life melodrama, Maria Altmann looks somewhat more interesting than her screen version.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: This is Our YouthA claustrophobic city slice of intriguing, aggressive and hyper-articulate characters whose vulnerability (and self-obsession) makes them rough each other up.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: Jamie McDell, Ask Me AnythingThe first artist comparison that springs to mind when listening to this second album from local lass Jamie McDell is Australian songstress Missy Higgins.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: SambaThe new film by the writer-director duo behind the 2011 hit The Intouchables is not as formulaic and manipulative but it lacks the single-minded coherence that was so crucial to that film's success.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Paolo Nutini at the PowerstationWearing a plain white T-shirt against an colourful street art backdrop, Paolo Nutini was a simple but eye-catching figure as he took the stage at the Powerstation for his first ever New Zealand concert last night.07 Apr 02:45 AM
EntertainmentFrench comedy's meaty meaningThe patient, deeply humane tone that distinguished Conversations with My Gardener and My Afternoons with Margueritte is on show in the new film by veteran French director Becker.02 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAussie rock chick's endearing debutCourtney Barnett's debut album is the perfect follow-up to the Australian rock chick's 2013 double EP, The Double EP: A Sea Of Spilt Peas.02 Apr 04:30 PM
EntertainmentAWOLNATION giving Reznor a Run for his money?If you're looking for reference points, AWOLNATION bridges the rather large divide between Nine Inch Nails, Meatloaf and LCD Soundsystem.02 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNew game Bloodborne will 'make you suffer'Hidetaka Miyazaki is a genius. The auteur behind Demon's Souls, Dark Souls and now Bloodborne approaches video games like an artist does a canvas, crafting broad strokes of rich gameplay, in-depth lore and innovative level design.02 Apr 12:00 AM
EntertainmentFurious may leave you in tearsLast night's Auckland premiere of Fast & Furious 7 left movie-goers in tears. Reviewer Chris Schulz explains why.01 Apr 09:00 PM
EntertainmentConnan Mockasin: Do I Make You Feel Shy?Connan Mockasin performs Do I Make You Feel Shy?, during a very special Barkers Sundae Session performance, recorded and filmed on an Auckland CBD rooftop.Watch01 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConnan Mockasin: Forever Dolphin LoveConnan Mockasin performs Forever Dolphin Love, during a very special Barkers Sundae Session performance, recorded and filmed on an Auckland CBD rooftop.Watch01 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConnan Mockasin: Why Are You Crying?Connan Mockasin performs Why Are You Crying?, during a very special Barkers Sundae Session performance, recorded and filmed on an Auckland CBD rooftop.Watch01 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: The Book of Life 3DNominated for a Golden Globe, The Book of Life is directed by Jorge Gutierrez but also carries the creative imprint of producer Guillermo del Toro.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: Dior and IFrederic Tcheng, who co-directed Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel and co-produced Valentino: The Last Emperor, steps out with his solo directing debut, Dior and I.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBattlefield Hardline: As gritty as a great cop showShaky cameras, gnarly character actors, gritty storylines and grisly crime scenes. You could mistake Battlefield Hardline's opening scenes for a reboot of the late, great cop show NYPD Blue.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum review: The Prodigy, The Day Is My EnemyThey kicked their career off with an almighty hiss and a roar, thanks to breakneck 90s dance anthems Breathe and Firestarter.01 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionAlex Casey: Best Bits makes the best of bad TVBest Bits is a cheery addition to a Thursday night, taking the worst bits of television and making some pretty damn good TV, writes Alex Casey.31 Mar 10:45 PM
EntertainmentGame review: Super Stardust UltraOldies tours make big money on the concert circuit, and gaming oldies can go the same way when they're done well.31 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTV review: That Walking Dead finale - where to from here?The latest season of The Walking Dead shambled to an end this week. Robert Smith kicks at some zombie carcasses and asks, where to from here?31 Mar 12:45 AM
EntertainmentTV review: Tales you can't make upUnsolved true-life crime as entertainment is hot stuff.27 Mar 04:00 PM
