William Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concert
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Princess Kate never claimed to be perfect – this biography is ridiculous
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Lillie Rohan: BBC's new drama finally gives Broadchurch a rival
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Review: Twisters is the best cinematic experience since Top Gun: Maverick
The new disaster thriller has one of the most inspired action scenes in years.
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Teddy Swims loves Christchurch - and delivers the most beautiful set of the year so far
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Successful return for action-comedy classic almost derailed by major oversight.
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.
Traitors NZ shows improvements as it returns for second season
The Paul Henry-fronted reality show is back and early signs are its better than ever.
In its third season, The Bear gets avant-garde
Can the show hang on to its messy core while chasing greatness?
Horizon review: Kevin Costner's Western is spectacularly unsubtle
Kevin Costner's epic could tax even the biggest cowboy fan.
Review: Jerry Seinfeld brings complaint comedy to Auckland’s Spark Arena
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Pop, fizz, cheers: QT Queenstown's champagne hideaway
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The Beatles in Wellington, reviewed 60 years later
'If you put your fingers in your ears ... you could hear the singing.'
Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' triptych fable embraces the uncomfortable
The actor's and the director's third collaboration is here, and they're not done yet.
Doctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa finds his oomph in series finale
Swashbuckling action and knowing nods, plus 'plenty to make long-time fans gasp'.
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1 leaves us wanting more
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