LifestyleHow should you spend the last weekend of summer in Auckland?It's the last weekend of summer - say goodbye to the warm weather in style.23 Feb 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Utterly honoured': Brooke Fraser returning to NZ for one-off showThe Grammy-winning artist is coming home for one very special show this year.18 Feb 09:18 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: APO at the Auckland Town HallAPO launched its Beethoven’s Violin concert with a home-grown stunner.26 Nov 04:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - Bayleys Great ClassicsLanguorous emotional outpourings were the order of the evening.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Holy Trinity CathedralWilliam Dart reviews the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.29 Oct 04:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: APO’s Symphonic Dances concert at the Auckland Town HallMight Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances become too familiar in our concert halls? Never.22 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Choristers bring the drama to Bach’s St Matthew PassionChoir and soloists deliver thrilling highlights throughout revered choral work.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Concert a fitting farewell for APO chief executiveWilliam Dart reviews a concert to farewell the APO's chief executive of 17 years.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They are shutting down families': Cuts hit Auckland ECE centres hardThe council previously funded all 10 Kauri Kids childcare centres across the region.25 Jul 12:39 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartConcert review: Die tote Stadt at the Auckland Town HallExcellence assured for one of the highlight's of the musical year.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: APO’s salute to Sondheim a sparkling successWilliam Dart reviews APO concert.25 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra unleashes energy of DragspilOpinion: William Dart on APO concert.21 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartAPO rises to the moment with An Alpine SymphonyOPINION: William Dart reviews the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra concert.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart Review: Grosvenor gives Grieg concerto a fresh touchWilliam Dart reviews APO concert11 Sep 05:00 PM
PromotionsPremium subscribers: Win an evening of music with the APOWin a VIP double pass to APO – Grosvenor Plays Grieg.22 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: APO's shimmering Firebird concert glows to thrilling finaleFirebird became an electrifying colourfest of music and excitement.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHall swept away by Auckland Philharmonia OrchestraWilliam Dart reviews the latest APO concert Il Trovatore.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentKings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynastiesUber-rich families that gift are plentiful around Auckland.04 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMusic review: APO, Auckland Town hallAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Tall Tales was a mighty celebration with music to match.08 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentElemental Nights festival lineup includes Jungle, Dope Lemon and Nadia ReidA mid-winter party is coming to NZ in the form of Elemental Nights.02 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandRussia not so Magic: APO apologises as concert name dumped over Russian invasionCommunity member wants show to be cancelled or turned into one that supports Ukraine.30 Mar 07:32 PM
OpinionWilliam Dart: Bellincampi continues to bring Beethoven to lifeWilliam Dart reviews the APO's Beethoven concert, The Revolutionary.01 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartConcert review: APO, On the DanubeWilliam Dart reviews Thursday's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at the Town Hall.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAPO's Rediscovery stylish and full of gustoAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Rediscovery concert was something of a curiosity corner.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart: Beethoven opera chillingly relevant todayWilliam Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's presentation of Fidelio.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: APO captures spirit of Beethoven with The ClassicistPhoenix-like, the symphonies have returned after becoming Covid casualty.25 Apr 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - reviewREVIEW: Joyous medley of Hungarian folk tunes to welcome APO's returning music director.18 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam Dart: Grand post-lockdown welcome for APO maestroWilliam Dart reviews the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's latest performance.25 Oct 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUrban sounds capture town hall audienceTwo different cities brought together in music for appreciative city dwellers.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDame Kiri lures them to newly re-named theatreConcert in Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's honour signals much joy to come in re-named theatre.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentA winning peace: APO gives final town hall concert for 2019REVIEW: APO's Conflict and Triumph was as assured as ever.17 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLosses cause NZ Opera to change keyForced to re-imagine how to be a viable national arts body, NZ Opera reveals 2020 plans.14 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGreat Danes rule at concert hallTalented NZ composer to be heard among classical greats.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentClassical review: APO's date with cello soloist creates thrilling evening2001 Space Odyssey's iconic music allowed to unleash its full power.03 Nov 04:00 PM