2+ hour, 1+ min ago   (381+ words) It was a cold, wet Tāmaki Makaurau night outside Kāhui St David’s, but inside the former church there was something altogether warmer and more welcoming going on. The venue was an inspired choice for Hun Lynch’s album release show for…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (595+ words) 13thfloor.co.nz Father, Mother, Sister, Brother comprises a triptych of three unconnected short stories. The first (Father), set in New Jersey, tracks the journey of brother and sister as they pay a visit to their apparently destitute father. The second…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (210+ words) At first, I was completely lost. I couldn’t quite grasp the narrative, leaving me equal parts confused and captivated. By the third dance sequence, I stopped trying to make sense of it all and simply surrendered to the experience, appreciating…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (831+ words) A confession. It’s curiosity that’s brought me here. What would it be like seeing a singer take the stage at ninety? Curiosity plus memories of my late parents singing along to Engelbert Humperdinck songs when I was a child of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (674+ words) In the interests of full disclosure, I went into Scary Movie 6 not expecting a great deal. If I was expecting anything at all, it was that I’d have to suffer through it. Instead, it ended up being a pleasant surprise....

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (167+ words) RBG: Of Many, One comes at the right time. When we think about what is happening in the US at the moment, a cloud hangs over us. There was an opportunity to add some joy and sparkle when at 80 years…...

3+ mon, 6+ day ago   (628+ words) Talent Is An Asset, especially if you are Ron and Russell Mael. The Sparks Brothers finally brought their live show to Auckland after nearly 60 years and 28 albums. Unlike many of the folks who turned out on this Saturday night to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (664+ words) Okay, gentle readers, I’m not gonna lie to you: I’ve reviewed a lot of horror films this year. In the last two and a half months alone, I think I’ve covered five of them, and frankly, I’m a little horrored…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (66+ words) Murphy’s Law – Whammy Bar: May 20, 2026 (13th Floor Photo Gallery) 13thfloor.co.nz Murphy’s Law has been making ears bleed since 1982. Last night they shared their stage with local bands Cootie Cuties and Drop Off Point. Elskan FLY – Lion Den album out now!...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (266+ words) Playfight stars Ana Chaya Scotney, Mirabai Pease, and Liv Parker. This coming-of-age story explores the pain and tribulations of three young teen girls, Keira, Zainab, and Lucy. Best friends who are leaving their childhood behind and trying to grow up…...