The reason concert merchandise is so expensive and bad now
As if concerts aren’t expensive enough already, you now have to shell out $60 for a bandanna that…
New Zealand’s first ever vinyl chart is here. What story does it tell?
The last time our music charts were dominated by vinyl, David Lange was prime minister. Now a new…
Matt Damon Gets Leaner Than Ever for The Odyssey
Matt Damon is no stranger to extreme transformations, and his latest role was also seemingly quite demanding. The…
An argument with myself about Tinā, the movie of the moment
Mad Chapman agreed to write a review of Tinā and found it impossible. Instead she argues with herself…
Kanye West’s Daughter Returns to Instagram Amid Deactivation
Kanye West‘s daughter North West has returned to Instagram after mysteriously disappearing for a day. The eldest daughter…
Diary of a Junior Doctor will make you cry – and it should
Diary of a Junior Doctor reveals gut punching truths about working in a hospital, writes advisor Emma Wehipeihana.…
‘I should have walked out’: The live Breakfast moment Ali Mau regrets to this day
The journalist and author takes us through her life in television, including her biggest live TV regret and…
Straight Line Was a Lie: Liz Stokes on writing The Beths’ most personal album yet
Alex Casey talks to Liz Stokes from The Beths about breaking through writer’s block and accepting the mess.…
All 81 albums nominated for the 2025 Taite Music Prize, reviewed
Max Johns embarks on a comprehensive tour of the current NZ music landscape. Summer read – originally published…
Why can’t I just be happy for Auckland FC?
A Wellington Phoenix supporter watches the new Auckland FC documentary. Summer read – originally published August 29 2025.…
New Zealand Tomorrow might be the best local show of the year
This under-seen follow-up to New Zealand Today is a high point in Guy Williams’ career, writes Tom Augustine.…
‘Fallen between the cracks’: The mystery of New Zealand’s lost emo anthem
Alex Casey goes in search of ‘Crawl’ by Atlas, the beloved mid-2000s emo anthem that’s ‘fallen between the…