ListenerListenerEntertainmentOld words meet new truths in next-gen Romeo & JulietRomeo and Juliet gets a 1960s, gender-fluid makeover but stays true to Shakespeare's text.16 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerReviewsSarah WattBack by popular Dumas: New Count of Monte Cristo an epic thrillerFrench filmmakers reclaim classic novel in three-hour swashbuckler.16 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerEntertainmentNancy & the Nazis: Bringing the Mitford sisters to life in Outrageous TV dramaThe notorious, rebellious society girls inspire a sprightly period piece.15 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattFiona Kidman: A writer’s life makes for stunning docoThe grand dame of NZ lit reflects on her sometimes controversial career.14 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsGraham ReidLost Boss: Unearthing Bruce Springsteen’s hidden gemsGraham Reid picks five great songs from the new collection of unreleased tracks.12 Jul 07:00 PM
ListenerEntertainmentNZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: Six60 and Estère’s overseas collaborations, and a Lucy Lawless sampler 12 Jul 07:00 PM
ListenerReviewsRussell BaillieJurassic World Rebirth: There’s life in the old dinosaur series yet11 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsGraham ReidRinglets: Post-punk with a grip that won’t let goThe Lord Is My German Shepherd (Time for Walkies) reviewed. 10 Jul 05:58 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattJessica Lange's touching portrait of dementia and loss The Great Lillian Hall tackles a difficult subject with grace. 07 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNetball’s answer to Match Fit: Ex-Silver Ferns outshine All BlacksReality show Game On brings Irene van Dyk, Temepara Bailey, and more out of retirement.06 Jul 06:01 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentKiwi directors take control on hit sci-fi comedy MurderbotToa Fraser & Roseanne Liang talk turning Alexander Skarsgård into an androgynous killer. 05 Jul 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: Foo Fighters’ 30th anniversary anthem, plus Theia, Geneva AM and more Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.05 Jul 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentSofa, so good: The latest, greatest TV you need to catch up onThe Listener team weigh in on 2025’s best viewing.05 Jul 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsGraham ReidLorde’s Virgin reviewed: Deeper therapy and an ode to mumNZ star’s heavy fourth album is extraordinary for its candour.04 Jul 09:20 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNZ Int Film Festival 2025: Ardern doco and an Aotearoa arts hall of fameThis year’s NZ International Film Festival is full of documentaries about local figures.04 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe Listener’s July Viewing Guide updated: Where to see doco Murder by Mushroom, Lena Dunham’s London rom-com, and the Mitford sisters series The shows you don't want to miss this month.04 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNew albums reviewed: Rock and Roll misfits Jazmine Mary and RatsoA surreal singer-songwriter and a souvenir of a short-lived band.03 Jul 05:58 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsRussell BaillieMerchant Ivory: The love story behind the costume drama mogulsHelena Bonham Carter, Emma Thompson and other Brit stars revisit their breakthrough roles 02 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentHospice Heroes: New local TV series honours palliative carersSensitive observational show focuses on the people who help us say goodbye.01 Jul 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattBrainspotting: Danny Boyle’s great return to the zombie apocalypseIn 28 Years Later, director injects new life into his undead franchise.30 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerNew ZealandMidlife nightlife crisis: Finding late-evening fun for over-40s in our cities Looking for the heart of Saturday night, a lapsed raver goes in search of a good time.30 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Nadia Reid, The Beths, Ladyhawke, Georgia Lines and more Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.28 Jun 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReliving the Rocky Horror Show: A tribute to 50 years of the cult classicRichard O' Brien's son Linus on his remarkable 50th anniversary Rocky Horror documentary.27 Jun 06:05 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsRussell BailliePitt, Stop: Why Brad’s slick F1 flick is a dragThe team behind Tom Gun: Maverick delivers a chequered result.27 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentDead Ahead: A Māori ghost storyJust a normal family living in a whare in the country – with ghosts.25 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentListener’s Song of the Week: 'It seems 2025 has got its own Poi E'That Troy Kingi-Rob Ruha-Kaylee Bell Matariki song. Plus Benee, Lorde and Tami. 21 Jun 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentNot just child’s play: The serious business of keeping Kiwi kids theatre aliveDespite kids’ theatre struggles, adults keep creating smart and engaging entertainment.21 Jun 07:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentWest Coast wizards: How Brian Wilson and Sly Stone's scored the California dreamThe last post plays for two musical giants, who died in the same week, at the same age.20 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentKōkā: Spiritual road-trip movie hits some potholesMatariki release has magic visuals but drama falters.19 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentAll in the execution: How Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finally made it to screenDirector Peter Kosminsky on the tragedy of writer Hilary Mantel’s death.18 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentBreaking the cycle: Three women on NZ’s prison systemTwo-part doco follows women making the transition from prison to the outside world. 17 Jun 06:00 PM
ListenerListenerReviewsSarah WattNicolas Cage unleashed, again, for intoxicating performance in The SurferHollywood star takes on Aussie waxheads in bonkers thriller. 16 Jun 06:00 PM