ListenerListenerEntertainmentSongs of the week: New tracks by Ed Sheeran, boygenius, Björk and Rosalía and moreHave a listen to the tracks that caught our ears this week.25 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentTaika Waititi: “I just want to spend my money and enjoy it”.As his new comedy arrives, Taika Waititi talks ego, money and having nothing left to prove24 Nov 04:30 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe Listener’s November Viewing GuideOur streaming picks for the weekend - and beyond.24 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: Biopic on campaigning French politician a fascinating watchSimone Veil’s incredible life and legacy make for a fascinating biopic.23 Nov 03:30 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentLittle at Large: The “shocking truth” about celebrity docosIt’s easy to be deceived by documentaries apparently highlighting the faults in our stars.22 Nov 04:30 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: Life lessons from a country king and an Irish rockerChris Stapleton and Glen Hansard share some hard-earned wisdom in their latest albums.22 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentHeady Blend: Tom Scott’s love of hip-hop remains in new Home Brew albumIt’s Friday night at the Powerstation and the urge to party is so strong you can taste it.21 Nov 04:30 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: The Marvels is a bog-standard taleEndearing girl talk is cut short in favour of CGI fight scenes.21 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentRussell Baillie: Why TVNZ’s 2024 season is not as NZ as it looksNext year’s TVNZ schedule has enough property shows to full a subdivision.20 Nov 05:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentPreview: Gary Oldman returns for new season of Slow HorsesNew season of Slow Horses passes the sniff test.20 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentSongs of the week: New songs by Olivia Rodrigo, Dolly Parton, Dave Dobbyn and moreHave a listen to the tracks that caught our ears this week.18 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: New releases from Mermaidens and Grayson Gilmour impressMermaidens’ songs are sharply defined, while Gilmour explores a rich sonic palette.16 Nov 11:30 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe War on Drugs keeps growing in size and audience appeal"People respond to bands having fun which is what we do, because we love being in a band."15 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentPreview: The new Fargo may echo the original film but it’s also a product of the Trump eraSeason 5 of Fargo set in era of alternative facts.14 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentPreview: Two top British prison dramas return for another lagJodie Whittaker is doing 'Time', while the team is back together in 'Screw'.13 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentSongs of the week: New tracks from Gin Wigmore, Kaylee Bell and moreHave a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.11 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentPreview: The Crown’s final season navigates the minefield of Princess Diana’s last monthsDiana's on the back of a luxury yacht, looking like she has been made to walk the plank.09 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentTim Minchin returns for “unfunny” NZ festival showsTim Minchin's new show is "unfunny" - but no promises that he won't inadvertently amuse.09 Nov 09:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: David Fincher’s The Killer is a fascinatingly forensic dissection of a dangerous professionDavid Fincher lowers his sights with stylish assassin flick, The Killer.08 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReviews: New releases from Kiwi women, plus Hall of Famer compilationPaige, Ebony Lamb, Olivia Foa’i and Dinah Lee release impressive records.07 Nov 11:30 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: Tom Sainsbury excels in his tightly scripted tramping thrillerTom Sainsbury's very Kiwi black horror-comedy subverts expectations.06 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentPreview: New BBC doco on past catastrophes warns about future“One of the things we tried to do is not to look at this as a straight factual show."06 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: Campion daughter’s debut initially promising then unravels"You have to wonder if the apple was ripe enough to drop from the tree."05 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentSongs of the week: New (old) tracks by the Beatles, Taylor Swift and moreHave a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.04 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe Kraftwerk influence: Kiwi musicians, producers and DJs on their love for the group"They gifted us shining moments which inspired generations of electronica artists."02 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentHow Kraftwerk went from misunderstood to a German pop culture institutionAs the band first appeared, there were concerns they might be resurrecting Nazi symbolism.01 Nov 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: Authentic Aussie drama about Persian mum’s escape from abuse"Pure of heart, gently acted and devastatingly real."01 Nov 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentKraftwerk returns: Comic Bill Bailey on the electro pioneersSuperfans celebrate the return of the influential, confounding electronic group Kraftwerk.31 Oct 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: Annette Bening shines as endurance swimmer in NyadFormidable talents take on the fictionalised biopic of the real-life athlete.30 Oct 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: Killers of the Flower Moon failing to do justiceMartin Scorsese’s 1920s true-crime race murder saga mistakes length for depth.29 Oct 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentSongs of the week: New Tracks from Thomston, Mermaidens, Kora and moreHave a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.28 Oct 11:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentReview: boygenius follow-up EP brings story-telling to the foreBoygenius restrain the production to let the lyrics carry the day.27 Oct 04:00 PM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentThe Listener’s October viewing guideHere's our updated TV & streaming picks for your weekend.27 Oct 03:00 AM
ListenerListenerEntertainmentTV Preview: Robyn Malcolm’s latest TV drama focuses strongly on the lead"So, you meet Penny, and you go, “Okay, well, she’s fun.” She’s also really annoying."26 Oct 11:00 PM