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Review: Three bright young things deliver three smashing performances.

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Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.

Why the Tortured Poets Department signals a bold new era for Taylor Swift

Swifties flocked to their idol's latest release and found her at her most raw and brave.

The Listener’s April Viewing Guide

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City slicker, bush baby: Ana Chaya Scotney is everywhere

Why I made: ScatterGun creator Ana Chaya Scotney on weaving together worlds.

Mad About the Boy: A flawed but fascinating look at one of the world’s greatest showmen

Mad dash through Noël Coward life an enjoyable tribute to very English showman.

Happy tears and dancing in the aisles: How the 2024 Taite Prize went down

Russell Baillie on the Taite Prize ceremony at Auckland’s Q Theatre.

Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Lizzy McAlpine, Crowded House, Prince, and Voom

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Bill Nighy’s feel-good football flick scores for Homeless World Cup

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“My British accent must’ve been s***”: NZ actor Jess Hong on her 3 Body Problem Kiwi character

"We don't often see antipodean accents on screen, and if we do they're often Australian."

Delaney Davidson’s new album: A movie waiting to happen

Delaney Davidson's new album and tour takes the Christchurch artist down a smoother road.

Godzilla vs. Kong: Sequel battles for supremacy amid superhero fatigue

Digital effects and a great cast don’t quite make up for its pitfalls.

Westworld & Fallout creator’s time as Kaipara cow cocky

Jonah Nolan, brother of Christopher, was inspired by dairy farm’s book collection.

The Listener’s Songs of the Week: Tracks by Peggy Gou, Luke Buda, and Orville Peck with Willie Nelson

Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week

The Bigger Picture: Abba Salute

Fifty years ago, an obscure Swedish band changed music forever.