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How did they make that? TV series Tukanga goes behind-the-scenes of Māori art and artists
A close-up look at the makers whose work makes New Zealand art unique.
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Why reformed seminal Aussie pre-punk band The Saints still matter
The legendary Brisbane band is about to kick off world tour in NZ.
Listener’s October Viewing Guide Updated: Emma Thompson’s new show from Slow Horses writer, return of hit rom-com Nobody Wants This
Updated weekly: What's new on television with links to all the best shows.
Channing Tatum hides among teddy bears and charms his way into the hearts of Roofman audiences
An enormously likeable cast and a dash of sympathy gains a 5-star review.
Kaylee Bell’s sassy country pop - and a newcomer you might recognise reviewed
Kaylee Bell brings the sass while a former TV newsreader saddles up for new gig.
TV review: BBC-NZ gothic mystery The Ridge is a very wobbly nightmare
Series with Outlander star has echoes of Jane Campion and Eleanor Catton stories.
Third Tron movie dazzles but is it running on outmoded story software?
Tron: Ares exceeds everything you've seen before but all the dazzle can't save tired story
Tom Scott: ‘I don’t know how this interview turned into a retirement speech’
Chris Schulz: Is the rapper saying goodbye to music with new solo album?
NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer Ep 6: How much the last three are worth, a great Kiwi artwork surprise, and is that really a home?
The last batch of lavish homes from the final of the $150 million series.
NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Courtney Barnett, Reb Fountain,Sam Fender and more
New tracks selected by the Listener magazine's music department and where to find them.
Music cult hero among NZ’s new top arts honorees in Laureate Awards
Bill Direen one of eight getting $50,000 prize, just as he releases new album and book.
Scarlett Johansson’s directing debut has nonagenarian fibbing about a touchy topic
Johansson does a spirited take on growing older but a touchy subject may divide opinions.
Luther creator Neil Cross talks new tv thriller The Iris Affair, and life in Khandallah
The Wellington-based UK screenwriter on his new AI-meets-Hitchcock series.
Dwayne Johnson delivers a knock-out in The Smashing Machine
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson adds to repertoire with powerful performance in gritty biopic.
Political theatre: Helen Clark play makes its debut in ATC 2026 season
Auckland Theatre Company also staging Cabaret, Macbeth and Ruth Bader Ginsburg play.
Pike River director on Jacinda Ardern cameo and why he wants Brooke van Velden to see his film
The filmmaker on his approach to his third feature about real-life NZ tragedies.
NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: US superstar producer covers Fat Freddy’s Drop classic, and more
What has impressed Listener music writers from the new-release pile.
Robyn Malcolm, Melanie Lynskey, and Lucy Lawless on why the Pike River movie had to be made
The three NZ acting greats bring starpower to a film with a Jacinda Ardern cameo.
I’m Not Racist, But: The TV show ready to make you uncomfortable – on purpose
TVNZ social experiment provides space for big gnarly conversations on racial divisions.
The Warratahs join NZ Music Hall of Fame
Wellington’s country troubadours to be honoured at this year's Silver Scroll.
TV preview: Stephen Fry on why he said yes to Celebrity Traitors UK
The popular presenter, actor and author on his foray into reality television.
Anthonie Tonnon on his new audio-visual project, his passion for public transport planning and where he's happiest
As his Cinematographer show premieres, Anthonie Tonnon reveals his fads and fashions.
Sweet cherubs and an unconventional tutor spells for a radical Spanish history lesson
Inspirational teacher tale is set against the dawning of the Spanish Civil War.
Holy Cow! French fromage-themed debut for director and star proves charming
The double debut tugs at rural masculinity in understated feature Holy Cow.
Taylor Swift’s new album: No surprises – except for that sex song
Megastar's twelfth album inspired by Hamlet, Liz Taylor and Travis Kelce's manhood.
NZ Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Bic Runga, Mel Parsons, Nadia Reid, Benee and more
Sound advice from the Listener's music department with streaming links.
Balancing act: How Cirque du Soleil’s elite performers master art and athletics on stage
There's an art to managing health in Cirque du Soleil’s athletes.
Revealed: The songs banned by Radio NZ over the years in a new show... on RNZ
For decades, broadcasters kept a book of the songs too political, sexual or awful to play.
Is football horror movie Him the worst film of the year?
Having influential director Jordan Peele as producer hasn't helped this.