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Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo Is Quirky, Charming and Fun

Should you have a Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo by your bedside.

‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ Finally Gives Fans What They Want

'Assassin's Creed Shadows' finally sends gamers to Japan, but is it any good.

Is the Steam Deck OLED Still Worth Buying Three Years Later?

Valve may have taken a while to release its Steam Deck OLED on our shores, so we dig into if the handheld gaming PC holds onto its top spot.

Blues, BBQ, and Bold Flavours: How Stubb’s & Grill Mates Are Bringing the Heat and Smoke to Bluesfest 2025

Enjoy Bluesfest with authentic Texan BBQ, featuring Stubb’s sauces and Grill Mates seasonings for the ultimate music and food experience.

‘Split Fiction’ Is One of the Best Cooperative Games Ever Made

Why 'Split Fiction' will have you searching for your next gaming buddy, plus hands-on with 'Kingdom Come Deliverance II' and more.

Culture

How a US Journalist Corrected the Record on Yoko Ono

Johnny Tillotson, ‘Poetry in Motion’ Singer, Dead at 86

Johnny Tillotson, the chart-topping singer behind the Sixties hit "Poetry in Motion," has died at the age of 86.

How Lee Mvtthews Created an Epic DnB Track Using the New Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Partnering with Spark NZ and Samsung, drum & bass duo Lee Mvtthews have created an exclusive track using the new Samsung Galaxy S25.

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The Bats Return with First Single in Five Years ‘Loline’

The iconic Dunedin indie rockers release a fuzzy ode to New Zealand's beloved bicycle after a long five-year hiatus.

‘Gruen’ Returns Back-to-Back Ahead of the Election

ABC has announced that "Gruen Nation" and "Gruen" will return back-to-back with a fresh look at election advertising.

Tim Minchin Announces New Album Set For Release This Year

Australian songwriter and comedian Tim Minchin has announced details for his brand new studio album coming this year.

Reviews

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Review: Jason Momoa and Jack Black Bro It Up in a Genially Weightless Video-Game Quest

Jared Hess, the director of 'Napoleon Dynamite,' brings his indie-camp absurdist cred to this adaptation of the blockbuster sandbox video game.

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Carrie Coon Exited Marvel After the Studio Said ‘We’re Not Going to Pay You Any More Money’ for ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ Says Husband Tracy Letts

Carrie Coon played Proxima Midnight in 'Avengers Infinity' but did not return for 'Endgame' because Marvel wouldn't pay her more.

Features

Remembering Val Kilmer, a Powerful Actor Who Remained a Reluctant Movie Star

Val Kilmer sought stardom but remained ambivalent about it, even as he was indelible in movies from 'The Doors' to 'Tombstone' to 'Wonderland'.

Tim Minchin Shares First Single from Newly-announced Second Album

Australian favourite Tim Minchin has announced a brand new album is on the way and has shared the first track.

Tones and I Joins Cyndi Lauper in Melbourne for ‘Time After Time’ Duet

Melbourne got an extra treat when Australian pop sensation Tones and I joined Lauper on stage for a special duet.

From 5SOS to Sidequests: Michael Clifford’s First Solo Song Is Here

5SOS member Michael Clifford has dropped his debut solo single, 'Cool', a pop-punk gem pulled straight from a mid-2000s dream.

Kita Alexander Is Back for Another Round at Nova’s Red Room

Fresh off touring with Dua Lipa, Kita Alexander is jumping straight back on stage - this time for Nova’s Red Room.

Watch Dua Lipa Cover a Classic Lorde Song in New Zealand

Dua Lipa followed covers of AC/DC, Natalie Imbruglia, and more in Australia with a Lorde cover in Auckland.

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