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Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Purple Pilgrims, Dictaphone Blues, Rubi Du and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by writers at the NZ Listener.
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Listener’s Songs of the Week: Tami Neilson’s new duet with Willie Nelson, Troy Kingi’s Bond theme, the return of the Flaming Lips, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Tūpuna unleashed: Dead Ahead returns for season two
The local drama ended its first season with more questions than answers.
This sumptuous tale of queer romance across generations deserves an Oscar
La Bola Negra is tipped for best picture, lining up against the likes of The Odyssey.
CHAII’s new brew and ethereal alt-folk from June McDoom reviewed
Graham Reid on new music from CHAII and June McDoom.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New Tracks by Estère, Kings of Leon, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by NZ Listener magazine writers.
Preposterous survival thriller Whalefall has no business being this good
A movie that delves into the belly is both gross and gripping.
Outlook for D-Day: How a backroom battle over a weather forecast changed the course of WWII
Pressure is unique in the way that it's not a war film with enemies and bloody battles.
Kura Forrester: 'I have a true disdain for mucking around and poor time management'
The award-winning comedian, actor and writer on what makes her happy to her reading list.
Total eclipse: Taika Waititi’s familiar touches can’t make sci-fi story shine
While Waititi has done well with book adaptations before, this time he missed the mark.
Heavenly creatures: Stars of the resurrected Jesus Christ Superstar share their favourite moments
One of the world's biggest rock operas begins a three-city New Zealand tour this weekend.
Rick Beato: the silver fox of YouTube music on his best interviews, the state of pop and annoying his kids
YouTuber Rick Beato doesn't hesitate to give forthright views on what makes a song great.
Star power lifts story of an octogenarian determined not to end life in a rest home
Coming-of-old-age movie is a charming and touching tale.
Irish highs: Former punk brats Fontaines DC continue to evolve with synth-cloaked fifth album
Graham Reid reviews new music from Fontaines DC and Greg Johnson.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: Tracks by TheWesternGuide with Kaylee Bell, Dartz, Purple Pilgrims, Blondie and more
New tracks picked by writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Surprise TV hit Happiness returns with a new, multi-talented lead writer but the same utterly incapable hero
It may appear cliché but the it's the characters who have drawn viewers in.
Lovable and a bit scary, Tinā star Anapela Polata’ivao’s career is bearing laureates
She may be humble, but Polata'ivao's natural rebellion and withering stare has paid off.
The enjoyable new Sense and Sensibility holds back on the bonnets and unleashes the hounds
It's not quite up there with the 1995 Emma Thompson adaptation, but it's a fresh spin.
Taika Waititi on his new movie Klara and the Sun: 'I think this is me maturing'
Kiwi director on filming Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, and his next book adaptation.
Tenzing Norgay: The Everest hero’s remarkable life on film
New biopic of famed Sherpa replicates the conquest of Everest in the Southern Alps.
Soul searching: Louis Baker gets serious on sophisticated second album
New albums from local talents Louis Baker and Orangefarm reviewed.
Live review: Anthonie Tonnon’s situationist synthesizer show “Cinematographer”
A joyous lecture on Whanganui, National Film Unit, and more set to electropop.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Dateline, Ladyhawke, and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by NZ Listener writers.
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.
First-time feature director Paloma Schneideman delivers a classic Kiwi coming-of-age movie
Big Girls Don't Cry is beautifully reminiscent of many a Kiwi kid’s upbringing.
Ciarán Hinds on Sam Neill, East of Eden, and his quirky Irish road movie
The veteran Irish actor's 50-year career stretches from Spielberg to Shakespeare.