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Sarah makes 'shocking' discovery about her childhood

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Dobbyn on his way to Wairoa to celebrate 40 years in music

Dave Dobbyn heads to Wairoa on his nationwide tour

Denver tribute artist heading for Bay

Kiwi John Denver tribute singer set to bring passion for the country legend to the Bay.

Review: Music director's bold move pays off

Review by Peter Williams

Petite assignment towering challenge for choir

Peter Williams reviews Napier choir's performance of Rossini liturgical work.

Dixie Chicks revive Mission Concert

After a year off, the Mission Concert is back with a wallop - Dixie Chucks rule the night.

SoundBites: Janine, SWIDT, Kendall Elise, Hex

Janine of Janine & The Mixtape fame has released a new single

Homegrown Evita wows audiences

Local production of Evita features outstanding local cast.

Music Review: Prisoner, Ryan Adams

On his 16th solo album, Ryan Adams has indeed suffered a broken heart over his divorce.

SoundBites: JPSE, MEDZ & Kings

JPSE will reunite to pay tribute to their friend and bandmate Jim Laing, who died in April

Why a Bachelorette insulted Zac's mum

Monique says "I was just so nervous so nothing was going through my head".

Annabel Langbein headed to Hawke's Bay

Annabel Langbein is a household name in New Zealand. The celebrity cook, food writer and publisher of 25 books is vivacious, down

Movie review: A Street Cat Named Bob

There seem to be plenty of films that anthropomorphise their animal subjects to a level where they might as well be a human. Obviously

10 Questions with Thomas Oliver

Silver Scroll winner Thomas Oliver this week announced an eight-date New Zealand tour, to follow the release next month of his album

Music Review: Best of Old Crow Medicine Show

If music variety is your thing check out Old Crow Medicine Show.

Working party to explore plan for Municipal Buildings

Public speak clearly they want heritage building saved - mayor