PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony OrchestraThe orchestra gave us Mahler’s Third Symphony with a difference.03 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionReview: Synthony in the Domain a night to rememberThe 'ultimate celebration of dance music' was a testament to NZ talent, writes Dan Boyd.02 Apr 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia OrchestraThe underlying gloom in Rachmaninov’s music is inescapable.02 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Lana Del Rey's album seeks answers in God, family, death and sexOcean Blvd is stunning so it's unfortunate its final quarter plummets into the sea.28 Mar 06:31 PM
New ZealandReview: Counting Crows mesmerise at Christchurch Town HallThe Counting Crows performed at the Christchurch Town Hall and wowed the audience.23 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Will U2′s 40-song album of reimagined hits win you over or make you surrender?The Irish rockers attempt to go small and intimate. Karl Puschmann sees if they succeed.22 Mar 07:45 PM
EntertainmentWomad review: 20 years of trying something newUpwards of 15k people attended each of the festival's three days.19 Mar 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWilliam Dart review: NZTrio Town Hall Concert ChamberThere was a certain charm in the brevity of these miniatures, says William Dart.06 Mar 09:42 PM
Entertainment'I can’t believe we’re here': Lorde captivates with final NZ show'This is the show I think the most about on the whole tour.'04 Mar 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘New Zealand might be better’: Flume rocks Spark ArenaThe DJ is a musical force to be reckoned with and, notably, quite the fan of Aotearoa.23 Feb 08:21 PM
OpinionAzaria HowellLorde's touching message to cyclone victims at first NZ showThe star kicked off her NZ tour with a message for her Napier and Hawke's Bay fans.21 Feb 06:55 PM
EntertainmentTop of the ChartsAn irreverent look at the Top 5 movies and songs Kiwis are loving.08 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTop of the Charts: The biggest movies and songs in NZ right nowA rundown on the most popular things Kiwis are listening to and watching this week.25 Jan 04:00 PM
ReviewsThomas BywaterElton John review: Captain Fantastic delights in ChristchurchSir Elton is back in New Zealand to bid his fans adieu one final time. This time for real.24 Jan 10:04 AM
EntertainmentRhythm and Alps taught us why security matters mostWanaka was impressed well before the fireworks display signalled midnight.31 Dec 11:43 PM
EntertainmentReview: Jack Johnson has Kiwis dancing in the rainDespite the weather, Jack Johnson reminds us summer is finally here.10 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHow the Killers' Spark Arena show compared to 'intimate' performanceThe Killers played two shows in a row in Auckland last night.21 Nov 06:43 PM
Entertainment‘Thought it was over’: Macklemore reveals Covid career scareReview: The US rapper got candid with the Friday Jams crowd on Sunday night.13 Nov 08:29 PM
EntertainmentConcert review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Auckland Town HallGilbert Varga a directorial dynamo leading the APO.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAPO in exuberant formAPO performs with tremendous intensity, writes William Dart02 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy Taylor Swift's new album Folklore is heroicIn a time of madness, "folklore" feels like a moment to escape.25 Jul 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentNice day for a subdued weddingBilly Idol's not as young as he once was, but everyone grows old.22 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDoes the new Pixies album debase(er) their legacy?We take a listen to the new album from the indie legends.20 Sep 02:00 AM
EntertainmentForget sexy, Black Midi are bringing prog rock backCan Black Midi's Mercury nominated Schlagenheim do the impossible and make prog cool?01 Aug 01:00 AM
EntertainmentAlbum review: The Black Keys, Let's RockAlbum review: The Black Keys, Let's Rock04 Jul 01:00 AM
EntertainmentIs the new Prince hits album a hit or a miss?Latest release from the vault has the Purple One performing the hits he wrote for others27 Jun 01:00 AM
EntertainmentThe National embrace their feminine side on new albumOn their eighth studio album The National embrace their feminine side06 Jun 02:00 AM
EntertainmentMaggie Rogers' 'special, emotionally charged' NZ momentIt felt like discovering a special performer just discovering how special she is.01 Jun 11:49 PM
EntertainmentFlying Lotus' new album is prog-rock for beat cultureRunning over an hour and with a whopping 27 tracks Flamagra is a daunting proposition...30 May 02:30 AM
EntertainmentHow much Vampire Weekend can you handle?Vampire Weekend return after a six-year hiatus with more Vampire Weekend than ever before15 May 03:00 AM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders, Word Gets AroundAlbum Review: Delaney Davidson & Barry Saunders, Word Gets Around24 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentIs the Daffodils soundtrack karaoke cringe or blooming good?The stars of the Kiwi musical take on some beloved Kiwi classics. Do they do them justice?27 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentWe review Weezer's wild, wayward, new recordGrunge-pop heroes mash 60s psychedelica with modern pop... what could possibly go wrong?13 Mar 07:00 PM