Thomas de Mallet Burgess on how he learnt to direct opera and cope with harsh reviews.

"When you see the show you’ll see a whole lot of nods to being Māori," Ngaropo says.

The columnist shares anecdotes about his childhood, career and sexuality.

Studying literature closely has helped a student "see beyond what’s on the page."

"With Kev’s passing, we have lost a unique and truly remarkable New Zealander."

The racism taken for granted when he was growing up still resonates today.

NZ Opera's Emma Pearson settles the feud over audience etiquette.

New edition includes a series of images of Auckland surgeon Dr John Dunn being tattooed.

His death has been marked by tributes examining his place in Australia and NZ.