Life·Thought Piece Is this the solution to NZ’s media crisis? June 27, 2024 Pat Pilcher NZ media is in a state of catastrophic upheaval and could be in its death throes. PAT PILCHER wonders if Canada has found a Read More
Film & TV·Thought Piece Gosling’s got charisma-plus but The Fall Guy misses its mark April 25, 2024 Ashton Brown ASHTON BROWN can't get his pecker up about a film that despite good stunt-work is just another day another dollar for Ryan Gosling. Read More
Food & Drink·Life·News·Thought Piece Let’s protect and value NZ’s media April 14, 2024 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER examines the media crisis in New Zealand and what can be done to protect this essential tool to ensure the future of Read More
1001 albums you must die before you hear·Albums·Music·Recordings·Thought Piece 1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear #100: Metallica with Lou Reed – Lulu March 23, 2024 Matthew Kelly MATT KELLY somehow manages to listen to 90 minutes of possibly the worst collaborative album by major rock figures ever made. Read More
Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece A tube-based music streamer for the price of a song? Tell me moreโฆ March 20, 2024 Grant Familton GRANT FAMILTON gets acquainted with a diminutive tube-based music streamer that seduces him into listening to more music. Read More
Film & TV·Thought Piece The best (and worst) streaming TV shows & films right now March 18, 2024 Gary Steel A regular column in which GARY STEEL sifts through the mountain of available streaming TV and brings your attention to great new and old Read More
Thought Piece A flawless, low-cost security camera system gets our top rating March 15, 2024 Pat Pilcher It's a crowded market but some security systems can bleed you dry over time with extra costs. Not so the Swann Xtreem4K, writes PAT Read More
Thought Piece A microphone perfect for budding YouTube influencers March 14, 2024 Pat Pilcher Thinking of becoming the next celebrity YouTube influencer? Then you'll need a decent wireless microphone. PAT PILCHER reviews one of the top contenders. Read More
Thought Piece Zyxel’s NWA50AX: a solution for WiFi dead zones March 4, 2024 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER reviews an affordable and practical solution for homes and small businesses dealing with dead zones and finds it very useful. Read More
1001 albums you must die before you hear·Albums·Music·NZ music·Recordings·Thought Piece 1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear: Wing March 4, 2024 Matthew Kelly MATT KELLY's tribute to one of the best/worst singers ever to grace NZ stages and Southpark, a true classic of awful. RIP Wing. Read More
Concerts·Music·Thought Piece Graham Nash โ Just a song before he goes (to Christchurch) March 2, 2024 Gary Steel GARY STEEL joined a venue full of grey power in a two-hour journey through 60 years of music history. Read More
Computers·Gear·Thought Piece Dell’s XPS 15: same name but 2024 specs February 21, 2024 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER gave top marks to its predecessor but does the new iteration of Dell's powerhouse laptop scrub up well? Read on... Read More
Film & TV·Thought Piece The best (and worst) streaming TV shows & films this month February 18, 2024 Gary Steel A regular column in which GARY STEEL sifts through the mountain of available streaming TV and brings your attention to great new and old Read More
Audio Visual·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece·Vinyl Technics SL-1200GR2 Turntable: audiophile delight February 14, 2024 Andrew Baker Don't let anyone tell you that this turntable is not for audiophiles, writes ANDREW BAKER, who gives the SL-1200GR2 our highest award. Read More
1001 albums you must die before you hear·Music·Recordings·Thought Piece 1001 Albums You Must Die Before You Hear: Captain Sensible’s Happy Talk February 13, 2024 Matthew Kelly MATT KELLY has something to say about a punk icon making music softer than a pillowcase stuffed with whipped cream. Read More
AI·Internet·Thought Piece Norton Genie uses AI to take on scammers February 6, 2024 Pat Pilcher Norton's completely free new service uses AI to detect email, text and social media scams. What's not to like, asks PAT PILCHER. Read More
Life·Thought Piece Plans to gut the public service challenged February 1, 2024 Guest Contributor An impassioned open letter to the people of Aotearoa from an anonymous civil servant with some troubling information. Read More
Amplifiers·Digital Sources·Gear·Hi-Fi·Sound and Vision·Thought Piece Technics SU-G700M2 Integrated Amplifier: a pure digital power house for a new era January 31, 2024 Gary Steel The mid-price SU-G700M2 integrated amp is packed with leading-edge technology making it a startling mid-price product, writes GARY STEEL. Read More
Gaming·Thought Piece Sony’s PS Portal: Hands-on review January 31, 2024 Pat Pilcher PAT PILCHER's better half banished his PS5 fun from the TV panel. No worries, he had the new Sony PS Portal to play with! Read More
Film & TV·Thought Piece Perfect Days โ a must-see slice of real life January 26, 2024 Gary Steel After winning several awards at Cannes a perfect rumination on imperfection makes it to our big screens. Reviewed by GARY STEEL. Read More