Tickets are now on sale for the Opening Ceremony of the Rainbow Games in which Anita Wigl’it, Ramon Te Wake, Ardon England and Luke Bird lead a spectacular celebration of rainbow culture, community and sport at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre.

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Award winning video game Mini Motorways re-launches in te reo Māori. Created by Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington studio Dinosaur Polo Club, Mini Motorways reaches cultural milestone with full te reo Māori localisation and gifted name, Rori Riki.

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From 12 November – 6 December, Silo Theatre rounds out the year with Marathon, a wildly funny take on one of the most disastrous races in sporting history. It’s also inspired by true events, which frankly makes it worse.

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This December, Jubilation Choir will sing the house down at The Hollywood in Avondale alongside three of Aotearoa’s most distinctive voices, Tami Neilson, Annie Crummer and Will Crummer. Tickets are on sale now!

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Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will bring the latest project from famed animation studio ufotable, Witch on The Holy Night, to New Zealand cinemas on January 28, 2027. 

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Prime Video announces the official trailer and first look at the upcoming film Love of Your Life. Starring Margaret Qualley, Aaron Pierre, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Basso, and Catherine Keener, the film is directed by Rachel Morrison.

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Prime Video tips the bucket, revealing the official trailer for the highly anticipated new series, Carrie! Premiering worldwide October 7, a fresh and unexpected reimagining of Stephen King’s seminal story from visionary showrunner Mike Flanagan.

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Looking for new reviewers. Blackguard Reviews is growing and we want keen Auckland based writers who love theatre, dance, film, comedy and live experiences. You will attend events, write a next day review, and help spotlight both major festivals and small independent shows.

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Jeff Lewis is back and the chaos is officially on the record. Still Flipping Out Season 1 hits Hayu on Tuesday, September 29, serving up unfiltered drama, big personalities and Jeff at full volume. Stream it the same day as the USA.

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Daniel Vernon, the cartoonist behind YeeHawTheBoys, is reimagining some of Aotearoa’s most iconic Māori legends in a bold new comic collection. Local Legends blends pūrākau with action, horror and romance, offering a fresh take on stories that shape our cultural identity. The book is now available for pre-order ahead of its 18 November release.

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Rainbow Games 2026 has revealed its star-studded ambassador line-up, bringing together Campbell Johnstone, Jaiyah Saelua, Kate Weatherly, Hugo Chou and Buckwheat ahead of Aotearoa’s largest rainbow sporting event. With registrations closing soon, this is the final chance for rainbow communities and allies to secure their spot before the Games light up Auckland from 29 October to 1 November.

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Māui & Elvis is a big, funny, cross‑continental Indigenous sci‑fi adventure created by Māori and Métis/Cree storytellers. Whakaata Māori and Canada’s APTN have teamed up to bring this reo‑rich, culture‑driven kids series to life, proving what is possible when Indigenous broadcasters collaborate across oceans. It is bold, imaginative and built for tamariki, whānau and global audiences alike.

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The Wellington Jazz Festival is set to take over Te Whanganui-a-Tara this October for its 30th anniversary, with more than 180 performances filling the capital across five days.

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Inspired by true events and the whistleblower who started the social media reckoning we’re seeing play out today, this Aaron Sorkin original screenplay is a companion piece to the hit film The Social Network and a true David and Goliath story.

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The world knew the legend. Few knew the man.
LOMU  is in cinemas this Thursday.

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World Buskers Festival is about to explode back into Ōtautahi Christchurch, and the call is out for performers who can stop a crowd in its tracks. Ten days of wild street theatre, fearless circus, big laughs and beautiful chaos will turn the city into one giant stage. If you’ve got the spark, Christchurch wants you.

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Royal New Zealand Ballet’s beloved The Sleeping Beauty returns to enchant audiences across Aotearoa. In association with New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT). Shows from 29 October through December 20, 2026.

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Based on Ali Hazelwood’s New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, The Love Hypothesis streams globally on Prime Video from September 23.

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This year New Zealand will get its first Indian Film Festival, running from October 23 to 25, 2026 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand promises 30 film screenings, industry panels, Q&A post-screenings, networking events, and an awards evening.

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More than 140 artists will come together at Eden Park for Art in the Park 2026, bringing an exceptional mix of established names and emerging talent from across Aotearoa. Explore the full 2026 artist line-up and start discovering the artists you’ll meet this November.

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