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NZ-made Spartacus TV series returns as bloody and sex-driven as ever
After a XII-year break, Spartacus returns.
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English film-maker disappoints in pedestrian adaptation of Stephen King's Running Man
The Running Man doesn't live up to Edgar Wright's previous films.
From on stage with Harry Styles to her own spotlight, Kiwi Ny Oh releases intelligent, dreamy Wildwood
Much-travelled singer-songwriter delivers mature, shape-shifting album.
Shake-up of Sky channels sees new and old content coming soon
Changes are afoot to comedy, music and children's offerings on Sky TV.
No sleep 'til Invercargill: Toody Cole, 76-year-old US garage rock cult heroine on her NZ return
Veteran bassist-singer ends jaunt at Auckland's Others Way festival.
NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Kirsten Morrell, Jonathan Bree with Princess Chelsea, Dudley Benson, and more
New – and some old – tracks of interest selected by the NZ Listener's music department.
It’s wizard: Strong cast and visuals make Wicked: For Good a more thrilling sequel to 2024’s success
As a sympathetic origin story for a much-maligned character, this Wicked is rather good.
Watch Taika Waititi’s new Disney Christmas movie, in full
The Kiwi director releases second short for the House of Mouse
Host with the most: How Chris Parker sleighs at Christmas
The multi-faceted Chris Parker on the things that make Christmas and his life sparkle.
Listener’s November Viewing Guide: Double helping of saucy French royal period drama, and a new season of great Aussie comedy Fisk
Updated weekly: What's new on television with links to all the best shows.
Soul veteran Mavis Staples maintains a sense of hope in trying times
Latest albums from Mavis Staples and Theia reviewed.
Old saws run deep: Train Dreams is a gentle story of humanity
Novella adaptation is beautifully told as a man comes to terms with his past.
Familiar Touch is a sensitive portrayal of dementia with moments of brilliance
This fiction feature debut earns a five-star review.
Yet more Beatles for Sale: What’s behind the new expanded tv series, albums and book – and the Peter Jackson connection
The revamped reissue of the 1995 Anthology collection has had Fabs fans up in arms.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: That Bird of the Year track is a falcon hit, Charlie xcx’s Wuthering Heights double, and more
New tracks – including two new jingle singles – recommended by Listener music writers.
The final season of Stranger Things is on its way - will it leave more questions than it answers?
Stranger Things is about to enter its final season.
H.R. The Musical #2 creator Amy Mansfield: ‘So much so-called work is a waste of human time’
A new season of the hit stage show that mocks workplace culture arrives in time for Xmas.
Kupu X: The new show about social media, on social media
With B416 underway, it's an interesting time to launch a youth show on social media.
Not quite heaven-sent but Keanu Reeves and friends’ Fall of Angels brings enough laughs
Fall of Angels is a watchable comedy that misses opportunities to dig deeper.
Lily Allen takes aim at her ex-husband - but is the music any good?
Graham Reid reviews Lily Allen's West End Girl & an impressive debut from Georgia Knight.
NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: Paul Kelly’s ode to his granddaughter, Bic Runga’s to Paris and Harper Finn’s to Silo Park
Sound advice from the Listener's music dept.
Behind the classic Dolly Parton musical hitting NZ this summer
From the screen to the stage, 9 to 5’s feminist legacy still sings 45 years on.
Genius moves in Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest Emma Stone thriller
Subverting traditional Hollywood entertainment, Bugonia hits the screens with flair.
Queen of comedy: Eddie Izzard on 40 years of being out
Ahead of an NZ tour, Eddie Izzard on Hamlet solo, old stand-up routines, and being Suzy.
Comedy at a cost: A French homeland heist hit transgresses in more ways than one
Film offers an unexpected lesson in humanity despite questionable political correctness.
City of songs: New sounds from three Auckland bands
Albums from Coast Arcade, Echomatica and Silk Cut reviewed.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is a five-star monster triumph
Guillermo del Toro has created a throwback for the ages.
NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks from Deva Mahal, The Saints, and Mumford and Son’s Hozier collab
Sound advice from Graham Reid with streaming links.
Hack attackers: Murdoch press scandal explained in knotty TV drama
The Hack explains the fiendish complications of Murdoch's phone hacking scandal.
Bruce Springsteen movie Deliver Me From Nowhere tries to break bio-pic mould but plays conventional riffs
Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of a tortured Bruce Springsteen is for ardent fans only.