Review
Review: Adam Chamber Music Festival strikes a chord
Reviewer Elizabeth Kerr casts her eyes and ears over the final performances of this year's Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson. Video, Audio
Review: NZSO's casual series returns
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's casual Shed Series returns with a mixture of jazz and classical music. Hadyn Green was at Shed Six for the opening performance in the series.
A year in politics with Hooton & Mills
A review of the big moments in politics this year with political commentators Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton - who has done well in the Beehive and who hasn't really fired?. Also an examination of… Audio
REVIEW: Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and friends at The Michael Fowler Centre
In a show set to surprise his fans, comedy legend Bill Murray produced some genuinely funny moments at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington last night. Elliott Childs went along. Video, Audio
Review: APO's Free Spirit with Robert Ashworth
The APO’s ‘Free Spirit’ concert lived up to its title with a trio of works that were full of dash and vigour although there were more tragic moments as well. Peter Hoar was at the Auckland Town Hall…
Cricket Australia reviews pull no punches
Cricket Australia board member Mark Taylor promises the post-sandpaper scandal reviews have pulled no punches.
Review: Christopher's Classics – NZ Barok with James Bush
The 2018 season of Christopher's Classics came to an end last night in Christchurch with NZ Barok and cellist James Bush. Tony Ryan describes the performance as authentic, classy and spirited.
Jobs at risk after review of Māori tertiary provider
Jobs could be on the line at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa following its external evaluation and review from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Review: NZSO's Classical Hits
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra continues its Classical Hits tour throughout the country. Elizabeth Kerr was at the Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday. Audio
Review: NZSO performs Stravinsky & Rachmaninov
Edo de Waart led the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performing Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony and Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947 Revised Version) and Symphony in Three Movements.… Audio
REVIEW: New Zealand String Quartet with Serenity Thurlow
The members of the New Zealand String Quartet showed off their impressive unity at last night's performance in Christchurch but was it enough to inspire reviewer Tony Ryan?
Kids review Katy Perry live at Spark Arena
Cousins Ruby and Asha Warrington are Katy Perry fanatics - or 'Katy Cats'. The seven and 11-year-old went to the show on Monday night at Auckland's Spark Arena - the popstar's first New Zealand date…
The accommodation website for people who like to holiday off the beaten track
Michele and Roy Connell are looking for "off roadies" to review the 100 accommodation spots on their website Off The Beaten Track. Audio
The accommodation website for people who like to holiday off the beaten track
Michele and Roy Connell are looking for "off roadies" to review the 100 accommodation spots on their website Off The Beaten Track.
AudioReview of controversial Family Court reforms begins
A review of the controversial 2014 reforms to the Family Court is now underway, with the aim of providing more support and advice for warring couples. The 2014 changes were supposed to resolve… Audio
Review: APO’s Aida
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, with a range of talented vocalists, livestreamed its performance of Aida on Friday night. Did it hit the right notes? Peter Hoar was there. Video, Audio
Upbeat for Monday 16 July
We mark the passing of influential drummer and teacher Roger Sellers, Kiwi Baritone Jarvis Dams wins a major international competition and Peter Mechen reviews the NZSO with Simon Trpceski
Songs of Moana with Te Vaka and Orchestra Wellington at the Michael Fowler Centre
Eight-year-old Yaya Alley reviews the sold-out live show Songs of Moana at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on the weekend.
Lawyer to lead NZ Football review
Employment lawyer Phillipa Muir will lead an independent investigation into the "conduct and culture" at New Zealand Football.
Upbeat for Thursday June 28
We bring you an update on the happenings at University of Auckland’s School of Music, Wellington Cathedral gets a new organ, we discover why saxophones aren’t in the orchestra, Elizabeth Kerr reviews…