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PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Heady delights from Auckland PhilharmoniaOPINION: Two hours of life-affirming joy and stylish elegance at Auckland Town Hall.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Chamber Orchestra at Raye Freedman Arts CentreOPINION: ACO's 'Bagatelles' concert was a top-notch evening of chamber music.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: NZSO's marine-themed Auckland concertREVIEW: Nielsen’s Helios Overture was an inspired launch for the NZSO's La Mer concert.01 Sep 05:00 PM
ReviewsAunties go wild for Jason Momoa in AucklandREVIEW: 'It’s hot as hell in here and I’m not talking temperature.'22 Aug 12:55 AM
OpinionA Powerstation show reveals the challenges of nostalgia touringOPINION: Duncan Greive watches shoegaze band Ride grow and wishes he hadn’t.20 Aug 03:00 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The first two of its 2024 Immerse concerts proved successful.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChappell Roan - Good Luck, Babe! (Official Lyric Video)Listen to “Good Luck, Babe!” now Director: Chappell Roan Producer: Cristobal Saez Video / Chappell RoanWatch16 Aug 02:42 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Tristan und Isolde at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The billboards have haunted the city, doubtlessly contributing to a full house.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Adela Zaharia and Amitai Pati spellbinding at the cathedralOPINION: Unforgiving acoustics couldn't dampen a spellbinding evening of glorious singing.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallOPINION: An evening of superlative music making.07 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKendrick Lamar - 'Not Like Us' VideoKendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” Directed by Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar Video / Kendrick LamarWatch06 Jul 01:51 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift's albums ranked, best to worstThe pop icon has released 15 albums in 22 years, but which one comes out on top?10 Jun 02:49 AM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallOPINION: This might well be the pinnacle of this year’s Bayleys Great Classics series.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Was the Ben Howard concert worth a 10-year wait?The enigmatic singer-songwriter returns to Auckland after almost a decade.04 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreOPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.02 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Tinariwen deliver a transportive storm of sound on a soggy Auckland night'Welcome to the Sahara.'30 May 03:00 AM
OpinionWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia trumpet triumphOPINION: Auckland Philharmonia prove contemporary music is not box office poison.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZTrio's 'fairly intense' programmeThe performance was the first in 2024′s Triptych series.23 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra delights at Auckland Town HallOPINION: The NZSO’s last Auckland appearance for three months was a triumphant au revoir.19 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKings Of Leon's Kiwi inspirationThe Grammy-winning band tell Karl Puschmann how Kiwi audiences lit a creative fuse.12 May 10:11 PM
EntertainmentMacklemore's epic All Blacks nod at Auckland showA sold-out crowd proved they could indeed hold Macklemore, writes Ben Boyce.09 May 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia at Auckland Town HallAuckland Philharmonia’s Bach & Bruckner concert set off with a rare pleasure.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow tragic ‘It girl’ Clara Bow inspired Taylor SwiftThe final track of The Tortured Poets Department is dedicated to the 1920s film star.22 Apr 03:00 AM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift's new album is a savage attack on her British exesThe superstar mercilessly mocks ex-boyfriends Matty Healy and Joe Alwyn.19 Apr 05:19 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: Auckland Philharmonia gives a 'spirited performance' of the Viennese FeastOPINION: Violinist Amalia Hall and conductor Christoph Altstaedt impress William Dart.16 Apr 07:59 PM
EntertainmentKarl Puschmann: The verdict on Pearl Jam’s new record Dark MatterAnd how will the grunge icons' new songs fit into their upcoming NZ shows?11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town HallOPINION: Saturday night’s Mahler concert was 'about our world and new beginnings'.07 Apr 05:00 PM
ReviewsTom RoseReview: Fred again.. goes the extra mile for one special Kiwi fanUK artist Fred again.. has been taking over the country on a surprise tour.27 Mar 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart: NZ Symphony Orchestra eloquently reflects on March 2019 terror attacksOPINION: The hypnotic vocals of Abdelilah Rharrabti and Esmail Fathi were illuminating.11 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart: Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian StyleA music review of the Auckland Philharmonia's In the Italian Style.03 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDon't you forget about us: Matchbox Twenty's first-ever Christchurch gig a musical spectacularA nostalgic night with 90s power bands Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls in Chch.29 Feb 07:45 PM
OpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Welcome full house for Auckland Philharmonia’s Beethoven 7OPINION: Conductor delivers irresistible take on visceral Beethoven symphony.25 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSix60's emotional farewell in front of 35,000 concertgoersChristchurch’s biggest party returns for its ninth year.24 Feb 07:59 PM