Fonotī Pati Umaga Achieved Stardom in the 1980s. But His Legacy Extends Beyond Music
Posted in: Movies
After achieving fame in New Zealand in the '80s as part of the Holidaymakers, Pati went on to become an advocate for disability awareness
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‘She Was My Origin Story’: A New Documentary Looks at Motherhood and Mental Illness
Posted in: Movies"I always knew my mother was, as writer Arundhati Roy describes it, my shelter and my storm," documentarian Gwen Isaac says
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Fat Papi, Romi Wrights Score Big on Aotearoa Charts
Posted in: Music NewsCharli XCX has another No. 1 album in the Official Aotearoa Music Charts
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Watch Charli XCX and Lorde Perform ‘Girl, So Confusing’ at Lollapalooza
Posted in: Music NewsCharli XCX and Lorde have performed 'Girl, So Confusing' live together — again
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This Silent Comedy-Horror Is Taking on New Zealand’s Rental Crisis
Posted in: MoviesAuckland-based filmmaker Conor Bowden's debut feature film, 'The Ungrateful Tenant', is tackling our rental crisis in all its misery
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Backed by Jane Campion, Loved by Kristen Stewart: Why ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ Is a Breakout New Zealand Film
Posted in: MoviesNow showing at NZIFF 2026, 'Big Girls Don't Cry' was a finalist for Sundance's prestigious World Cinema Dramatic Award
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‘This Level of Talent in a Micro-Budget First Feature is Wild’: How Ryan Alexander Lloyd Made ‘Uncle’
Posted in: Movies'Uncle', Ryan Alexander Lloyd's directorial debut, is a touching portrait of masculinity and mental health, community and connection
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How Two Lifelong Friends Made a Mockumentary in the Mythical New Zealand Bush
Posted in: MoviesJonathan Watt and Kieran Charnock discuss 'In Search of My Moehau', in which a man goes into the New Zealand bush in search of his missing father
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New Zealand Cinema Is Thriving. That’s Why We’re Expanding Our Coverage
Posted in: MoviesA new generation of New Zealand filmmakers and films are gaining notice, from 'Big Girls Don't Cry to 'The Weed Eaters'
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Vera Ellen’s Auckland Show Was a Masterclass in Indie Rock
Posted in: Music Live ReviewsA venue move from Hollywood Avondale to Neck of the Woods didn't diminish Vera Ellen and her incredible live show
