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Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.
In its second season, Severance refines what the first did best
The second season of Severance debuted on Friday on Apple TV Plus.
Karl Puschmann: The best albums of 2024
Review: From Dartz to Crowded House, who moved his dial this year?
Karl Puschmann: My favourite films of 2024
REVIEW: From Dune to Deadpool & Wolverine, what made the cut for the best of the year?
Shorty Christmas cliffhanger: Which long-running character didn’t survive?
An original character made a surprise return, but who didn't make it out alive?
Room Check: What it's like to stay at the famous, five-star Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Princess Diana stayed there, and now so have I.
Mufasa is a Lion King prequel built to rule the box office
Review: Is Mufasa a good movie? Honestly, it’s hard to tell.
Jack White review: 'I left the Town Hall a believer'
Behind a towering organ, Jack White transformed the venue into a sizzling rock temple.
Why Hobbiton's behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for fans of Middle-earth
OPINION: Ever wanted to step into the minds of Sir Peter Jackson and Sir Richard Taylor?
Does Timothee Chalamet capture Bob Dylan’s mercurial genius in A Complete Unknown?
Review: If there’s a problem with Chalamet’s voice, it’s that it’s slightly too good.
Polo review: Harry and Meghan team up with Netflix, but is their new doco any good?
There are tans, tantrums and 'toothy blue-bloods', but royal watchers may be disappointed.
Review: 'Sexiest crowd I've had' - Troye Sivan gushes over Kiwi fans
Lap dances, keg stands and club records ignite Auckland’s Spark Arena.
Review: Rockers Highly Suspect leave their mark on Spark Arena
'We’re in a rock 'n' roll church right now.'
NZSO's stunning performance: From Mars to Neptune, a night to remember
NZSO dazzles with 'The Planets' and Elgar's Violin Concerto at Auckland Town Hall.
Karl Puschmann: Does Martin Scorsese's new doco capture the fever of Beatlemania?
It took the band a fortnight to conquer the US – Beatles ‘64 takes you along for the ride.
William Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia takes audience on 'Romantic Journey'
William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia's showcase of Tchaikovsky’s wizardry,
Why the Wicked movie is better than the stage musical
REVIEW: The affection between the good and green witches of Oz has been magnified tenfold.
'Good to be home': Crowded House deliver unforgettable Auckland performance
'I feel very blessed to be amongst you and to be in Auckland.'
Gladiator II review: Leave history in the history books and just enjoy gladiators fighting sharks
Karl Puschmann thanks the gods for the film's wild historical inaccuracies.
Watch: Young Auckland fan invited to sing in Twenty One Pilots' skeletal spectacle
REVIEW: Packed, pumping Auckland crowd 'exceeded our expectation' band said.
Karl Puschmann - Is Dune: Prophecy the new Game of Thrones?
There's 'political intrigue, spicy scenes and oodles of blood' but is it worth the work?
Coldplay's Chris Martin: 'The world needs love from NZ right now'
REVIEW: Last night, Eden Park was transformed into a sky full of stars.
In ‘Here,’ Robert Zemeckis homes in on the room where it happens
The digitally savvy director’s fixed-perspective experiment takes us back to the future.
Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Holy Trinity Cathedral
REVIEW: APO performed at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Laughing through the jargon - HR The Musical creator on skewering workplace culture
OPINION: How workplace experiences inspired a musical critique of corporate culture.
William Dart review: Sung triumphs in Auckland Philharmonia's Mozart & Dvorak programme
OPINION: Shiyeon Sung proved her enviable versatility as she triumphed.