It's been 12 years since Beyonce last graced a stage in New Zealand, but the moment she strutted on stage through the midst of her all girl band, and parted her sea of 10 dancers.

It was a brave venture by Bach Musica to move from the suburbs to a sparsely populated town hall for its performance of Mendelssohn's St Paul.

Reviewer Rachel Bache went along to One Direction's final Auckland show and came away impressed at an epic pop set.

Friday night at Tempo Dance Festival 2013 was all about Footnote's final offering in its Made in New Zealand series. And what a way to go.

Chris Schulz revisits Nirvana's last and loudest album.

Reality show digs up some Kiwi oddities as it meanders around the country but it's not breaking new ground, writes Michelle Hewitson.

Karlheinz Company launched Sunday's Spring Forward concert with a star turn - the riveting Jennifer Maybee in John Cage's Aria for solo voice.

Ray Donovan's debut episode is awash with cliches but some excellent casting promises rewarding viewing.

This double-up of national treasures Dave Dobbyn and Don McGlashan marks the fifth year of this annual acoustic church tour.

It takes a brave pop artist these days to publish their lyrics in full, for all to scrutinise, memorise, and wonder about.