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Race with storyline is frustrating
Need for Speed: The Run is Electronic Arts' latest attempt to breathe some life into its once-dominant racing franchise.
Movie review: J Edgar
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A wooden biopic of a notable character in American history is saved by another sterling performance by Leonardo DiCaprio, reviewer David Manning says.
Loons embark on burlesque fundraiser
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Feeling altruistic? Then why not head along to Hanussen – The Palace of Burlesque? If you're over the age of 16, that is.
TV review: New Girl
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REVIEW: Your tolerance level for the sweet, funny sitcom New Girl will rest upon how much endearing hipster cuteness you can stomach.
CD review: Batucada Sound Machine: Don't Keep Silent
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As the sole thriving survivors of the brassy Latin-funk-soul ensembles that popped up across Auckland during the past decade, the Batucadas have learnt that you don't stay at the top of your game by being complacent.
Clooney is convincing
If I were to ask you to sum up your philosophy on life in a nutshell, what would you say?
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Movie-goers who missed the Swedish dark thriller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo get a second chance to see it, this time in English and with a big Hollywood budget and top director.
Movie review: The Descendants
Movie review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Mark Lanegan Band: Blues Funeral
The mournful tones of the former Screaming Trees frontman and occasional Queens of the Stone Age contributor are a perfect fit for the blues, but his recent work with Soulsavers and UNKLE has had an influence.
Kathleen Edwards: Voyageur
In her fourth album, this Canadian songstress sets off on a trek across familiar ground - disquiet and dissatisfaction on the relationship front.
Little Roy: Battle for Seattle
Leonard Cohen: Old Ideas
CD review: Batucada Sound Machine: Don't Keep Silent
As the sole thriving survivors of the brassy Latin-funk-soul ensembles that popped up across Auckland during the past decade, the Batucadas have learnt that you don't stay at the top of your game by being complacent.
TV review: Absolutely Fabulous
If you find it difficult to feel pity for the two self-absorbed fashionistas at the heart of Absolutely Fabulous, then this is the time to dredge your heart for a smidgen of compassion.
TV review: The Ricky Gervais show
The Ricky Gervais Show TV3, Sundays, 11.30pm Reviewed by Nick Ward.
TV review: Falling skies
TV review: The Gruen Transfer
TV review: Community
The voting for the best sitcom of the past 12 months (me and a few mates, all decisions final) has been bitterly divided.
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Who will have the power?
The current crop of consoles are rapidly approaching the end of their natural life cycles, with major players Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo secretly working on the next generation of hardware.
A throwback to the good old days
Rayman: Origins is an unexpected gem of a game that is nostalgic without being dated, and somehow manages to feel fresh, futuristic and familiar all at the same time.
Skyrim unrivalled in detail and scale
Call of Duty fails innovation test
Race with storyline is frustrating
Need for Speed: The Run is Electronic Arts' latest attempt to breathe some life into its once-dominant racing franchise.
Class acts great for a laugh
The five acts here for our Buskerburgoo this year are the real thing, buskers of quality and class, and their cabaret show was fast-moving, skilful and often hilarious.
Audience entranced by humour
All the Fairytales You Know (And Some You Don't). Performed by Body in Space at the Fairfield House meadow. Reviewed by Alastair Paulin.
Trio of talent wows Woollaston
Recital brings forth 'perfect calm'
Art of brass a revelation
Review: 2011 National Secondary Schools Brass Band. Theatre Royal, Monday, October 24. Reviewed by Janet Whittington.
Suter showcases outstanding contemporary ceramics
The Portage Ceramics Award offers a first prize of $15,000. The Suter is now showing a selection of the top works from this Auckland-based exhibition, including several pieces from Nelson potters.
Wood used in quirky ways
Been there, made this: 2011 exhibition of the Centre for Fine Woodworking. Reviewed by Peter Gibbs.
Spring reveals sharpened skills
Street art talk of the town
Glimpse at work of potters
A series of pottery exhibitions opened at the Suter last week. Peter Gibbs reviews the exhibitions of Richard Parker and Steve Fullmer.
Top music - and much more
Canaan Downs is getting ready for the rhythms of an earth-friendly summer solstice party, writes Patrick Rose.
Luminate Festival returns
High above the flood-ravaged parts of Golden Bay and far from the slips of Nelson, Jules Harper and Rita Davies are working hard with a team of people to get things ready for the fifth annual Luminate Festival.
Ukulele treat for Nelson
Film an account of a city's collapse
Twits deserve raucous reception
Mr and Mrs Twit are horrible, treacherous, vile characters – but, they get their comeuppance. Anna Pearson met the disgusting couple ahead of their appearance at the Theatre Royal this week.
Artists celebrate Tasman
Rowena Lukomska, Helena Morris and Pat Richardson were pleasantly surprised when they got together to hang their exhibition Tasman, a Sense of Place at the Refinery Artspace.
Respected potter ready for showing
A retrospective look at the work of a Golden Bay potter goes on show at the Suter this weekend. Anna Pearson reports.
Four exhibits in one at Refinery
Che's art fills Riverside gap
Fest provides brewer catchup
If you know us at all by now, you know we love a beer festival. Marchfest has become a seasonal staple, and this year we are excited to explore a few new ones.
Driving crackdown irks residents
Murder accused wanted to flee Nelson
Flood recovery plan lists priorities
Internet risks too for rural children
Community in sorrow as 5-year-old farewelled
Driver charged over Allan Hubbard crash
Wrong prizewinner's honesty pays little
Burnout thrills galore at show
Usshers' historic Longest Day win
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