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Hugh Jackman’s The Death of Robin Hood: Why this deep dive into folklore is not a very merry movie
Director Michael Sarnoski has been fascinated by the legend's demise since he was a boy.
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Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Gin Wigmore, Jess B, Lisa Crawley and more
New and intriguing tracks picked by writers at the NZ Listener.
Kelly Moran on unlocking different worlds with her keys
New York composer-pianist brings hybrid classical-electronic approach to NZ church shows.
Disclosure Day: Steven Spielberg is back having fun with those aliens again
Some 50 years after inventing the blockbuster, Spielberg proves he’s still inalienable.
Listener’s June viewing guide: Jemaine Clement's wrong-com, new Gloriavale series, the shows launching HBO Max here
What's new to streaming and broacast telly and where to find it.
Why this new New Zealand play marks a milestone in the country’s theatre history
Playwright Vela Manusaute says Sons of Vao is a love letter to his father.
Latest release finds Kurt Vile in a Philly state of mind
Graham Reid reviews new releases from Kurt Vile and Serebii.
Artful codger: Ian McKellen shines in a portrait of the artist as an old man
The Christophers is a delightfully clever and deliciously tart art-world drama.
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.
Everything you need to know about where to watch the football World Cup
Your vital viewing guide to the FIFA world Cup.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks from Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Weezer, Prince, and the best 2026 World Cup song, so far
New and intriguing tracks from music writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
The Wedding Singer meets Once: Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd’s Power Ballad is a bittersweet banger
Irish director John Carney's latest music biz film doesn’t miss a beat.
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.
When I’m (nearly) 84: Paul McCartney’s contemplates his yesterdays, reunites with Ringo on reflective album
Paul McCartney is assiduously curating his legacy on what might be his final album.
Grand Designs NZ’s latest: Finally, a house that bucks Queenstown trend for over-large, under-used less-than-thoughtful home design
A look at the season finale and post-show thoughts from presenter Tom Webster.
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.
Hitting a heist note: Dustin Hoffman-Leo Woodall crime thriller Tuner is right on key
Rising star Woodall plays expert piano tech turned safe cracker
Portrait of a supermodel: Behind the NZ connection to the Kate Moss-Lucian Freud movie
Christchurch-raised James Lucas talks about his feature-directing debut Moss & Freud.
Gore, blimey! A history of NZ country in 10 milestones
AudioCulture editors on pivotal moments in Kiwi country, drawn from a new collection.
Dame Lynda Topp’s heart-breaking, hilarious speech at the Aotearoa Music Awards in full
Her first apperance since the death of her twin sister
Marlon Williams's winning season closes with triple-trophy haul at the Aotearoa Music Awards
The Lyttelton singer's te reo album triumphs again plus full winners list with video.
NZ choreographer Oli Mathiesen wins big on the international stage
Club culture and Christianity give young NZ dancer/choreographer something to rave about.
New Americana offerings from Kevin Morby and Shakey Graves
Tunes born out of Missouri and Texas highlight the natural world and intrinsic love.
Star bores: Force not as strong with bounty-hunter spinoff
The Mandalorian and Grogu has some vicarious pleasures but doesn't shine bright.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: Charli xcx rocks the catwalk, Kimbra’s makeover and more for your NZ Music Month playlist
New and intriguing tracks picked by music writers at the NZ Listener magazine.
Remembering Jools Topp: 'When they say ‘their long battle with cancer’, it’s really not'
Looking back at the life of the Topp Twin, who has died at the age of 68.
Grand Designs NZ’s latest: Health sector overlord takes Ōmaha Beach by storm with $10 million build
A look at the latest episode with host Tom Webster adding his post-show thoughts.
Afrobeat star Seun Kuti on the politics of music in Nigeria, being cancelled and why life is conflict
Ahead of NZ tour, Seun Kuti is unfazed by scraps with his government and artistic rivals.
Jodie Foster masters the language in this French film, but something’s missing
Foster's latest heroine comes off as overly mannered and occasionally unhinged.