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Russell Brown: Halloween horror show
Auckland’s K Rd was a much-needed explosion of colour and goodwill.
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Live review: Anthonie Tonnon’s situationist synthesizer show “Cinematographer”
A joyous lecture on Whanganui, National Film Unit, and more set to electropop.
Why are mako shark numbers on the rise in NZ waters after years of decline?
Local natural history documentary takes a deep dive into marine mystery.
Rebirth of cool: The RNZ host who’s spent a decade urging listeners to give jazz a chance
Nick Tipping is a man on a mission to promote jazz.
Rebirth of cool: New Zealand jazz’s new generation
Keyboardist Joe Kaptein is at the forefront of a young generation of jazz musicians.
Nigel Latta’s last hurrah: The late psychologist’s final book makes it to the screen
With the help of family, friends and celebrities, Lessons on Living comes to life.
Russell Brown: A day trip from Mt Albert to Ikea in the name of science
Some weeks ago I proposed a theory. Now it's been put to the test.
Live review: Agnes Obel performance shows convention centre theatre lacks warmth as venue
Danish singer provides test for Te Paepae Theatre as live arts venue.
The Auckland DJ with her eyes on the after-dark economy: Could she be the city’s first night mayor?
Shaquille Wasasala - aka DJ Halfqueen - is out to nurture subcultural urban spaces.
Russell Brown: We are surrendering to stupidity
The rage against science that fermented in the pandemic is spilling everywhere.
Russell Brown: Controversial ADHD documentary risks dangerous consequences
A documentary about ADHD draws damaging conclusions.
Robyn Malcolm on menopause: ‘I remember being in a state of really profound despair’
The renowned actor draws on her menopause experience in her new documentary.
Psychologist Samuel Mehr uses his love of music to explore how sound is processed in the brain
The Music Lab aims to answer fundamental questions about music and why it’s important.
Meet the newest made-for-tv family in local series inspired by real-life big, blended whānau
New TV series This is Home is a family affair both on screen and behind the cameras.
How working so hard he went blind led ad man to a vision of e-bike security
The founder of Locky Docks on how ADHD burnout sparked a bold business idea.
Shades of grey? Parents watching locally made doco on sex in the 21st century likely to be alarmed
Consent – the bedrock of healthy sexual relationships – isn’t always the issue here.
Russell Brown: In training for new ways to move around and live in Auckland
During the next few decades, many more Aucklanders will live near a railway station.
Russell Brown: As the All Blacks gear up to face the Springboks, my thoughts turn to my dad
The trials and tribulations of the 1976 Burnside Under 15 Under-8 Stone rugby team.
Russell Brown on Matariki: ‘What a privilege to be able to participate in the creation of new tradition’
Working out the meaning of Matariki makes for joyous encounters.
When and where to watch Kiwis in action at the Commonwealth Games
A viewing guide for the games, which kick off on July 24.
Will this be Auckland’s most glorious, chaotic and completely alive show of the year?
Auckland supergroup Exploding Rainbow Orchestra set to shine in biggest performance ever.
In an uptown funk: Can Karangahape Rd’s music scene survive?
Surveying the damage to famous entertainment strip after a run of closure announcements.
Russell Brown: Melbourne - where vinyl is expensive but public transport is cheap
A trip to Melbourne prompts reflection on whether NZers are being taken for a ride.
Live review: Japanese psychedelic group goes down a storm
Acid Mothers Temple proved intense and relentless without being onerous
Live review: New York avant-garde pianist Kelly Moran proves everybody’s cup of tea
As well as her own, Moran played pieces by Aphex Twin, Philip Glass, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Dwelling upon the past: How history podcaster Tristan Hughes found himself a headline act
The History Hit channel star brings his ancient world expertise to the NZ stage.
Kelly Moran on unlocking different worlds with her keys
New York composer-pianist brings hybrid classical-electronic approach to NZ church shows.
Russell Brown: A farewell to Colin, the cat
Colin's death means we are recalibrating, again, and it’s an unsettling feeling.
Why Rove McManus said yes to hosting a show about NZ and Oz comedians fighting to get out of a (sometimes burning) building
Former chat show star and John Campbell's mate crossed Tasman to host and be fire warden.
Live review: Dry Cleaning leaves mark with impeccably tight, fun performance
Fortysomething Londoners fight urge to stage-dive at Auckland theatre show
Updated: HBO Max announces its NZ streaming prices as brand departs Sky and Neon
After its success in Australia, HBO Max becomes available to Kiwis this month.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: Kaylee Bell, Olivia Rodrigo, Violet Grohl, Kristin Hersh, a cover of a Chills’ classic, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.