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Jimmy Barnes recruits rockabilly supergroup for a new album

With laughter-filled lungs like industrial bellows, he's a combustible ball of enthusiasm.

Play has much to say about sexual assault and legal system

Director is struck by the relevance of the Mama Hooch case to his play Prima Facie.

How Matu Ngaropo survived and thrived as George Washington in Hamilton musical

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

Late writer Kevin Ireland remembered for ‘humour, wit and knowledge’

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

University ‘not a jobs factory’, Bachelor of Arts student says

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

Author Joe Bennett turns his first three decades into a memoir

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

Radio host Nathan Rarere finds his real voice at RNZ

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

Is it okay to clap at the opera?

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

Mark Adams’ new addition to renowned photos of the art of Samoan tattooing

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