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Concert review: Larry Carlton, Bruce Mason Centre
Given the battery of foot pedals and phalanx of guitars some rock musicians have available on stage, you'd conclude a single six-string must be an instrument of limited musical language .
Concert review: Julia Deans, Town Hall
Machine-made smoke danced in the beams of light in the Concert Chamber as a packed house waited for the musicians to take the stage.
Theatre review: Shadowland, The Civic
There is absolutely no doubt that the artists of American dance theatre company Pilobulus are supreme masters of the ancient art of shadow play.
Movie review: Grace of Monaco
There have been many rumours about the delayed release of French director Olivier Dahan's Princess Grace biopic, mostly concerning creative differences between the director and American distributors The Weinstein Company.
Movie review: Maleficent
The "prequel" or "re-interpretation" is popular these days, mostly when it comes to extending the life of comic book franchises on the big screen. T
Album review: Delaney Davidson, Swim Down Low
It's a wonder how Southern countryman Delaney Davidson is able to roll out so many quality songs and albums one after another, but here he is once again, releasing his fifth solo album,
Collin Hogg: Wild pair make for great sports
Even for those not interested in the national pastime, here is some weekday entertainment more fun than most, writes Colin Hogg.
Theatre review: Assured new talent offers engaging look at allure of high culture
The debut of playwright Aroha Awarau marks the emergence of a distinctive talent.
Concert review: The Naked and Famous
Auckland’s Powerstation was teaming with people last night for The Naked and Famous’ headlining homecoming.