New ZealandLocal Focus: Founder reflects on opera school and Opera Week success21 Jan, 2021 05:10 PM4 minutes to readFuture looks bright for Whanganui opera. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mokoia Island weaponry wānanga reconnects Māori men18 Jan, 2021 03:17 AM3 minutes to read"It's about all the great things that Māori are." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
PremiumNew ZealandFrom Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New Zealand8 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM15 minutes to readThere are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.
PremiumNew ZealandTe Papa biggest buys revealed4 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM3 minutes to readNZ's national museum spends around $3m a year on new works - but what are the top 5?
EntertainmentArts in 2021: The big productions and festivals coming to Auckland3 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM11 minutes to readTheatre, dance, comedy and music - numerous events are coming to Auckland.
PremiumEntertainmentJack Reacher and Barack Obama: Our most popular books revealed27 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM5 minutes to readPlus expert tips on what you should read this summer.
New ZealandLocal Focus: St Paul's Pūtiki looking for helpers25 Dec, 2020 10:00 PMQuick ReadPopular tours need more guides. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New ZealandGallery owners report surge in art sales after Covid lockdown23 Dec, 2020 01:50 AM4 minutes to readA Wellington gallery has seen one of the best years it's ever had.
PremiumWorldOnce a slogan of unity, 'Je Suis Charlie' now divides France19 Dec, 2020 08:58 PM6 minutes to readNew York Times: The slogan's evolution exposes a deepening polarisation in France.
New ZealandLocal Focus: Resurgence of the fountain pen18 Dec, 2020 09:15 PM3 minutes to read'People think better on to paper'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
EntertainmentWomad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in March17 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM2 minutes to readNew Plymouth-based music and arts festival will be back in 2022, say organisers.
New Zealand|Crime'Hate speech' on Christchurch mosque footpath 'not our culture' - imam14 Dec, 2020 10:20 PM3 minutes to readImam of Christchurch mosque speaks out against 'hate speech' scrawled outside site
PremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: NZTrio reach for the stars in final concert of the year13 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM2 minutes to readWilliam Dart reviews NZTrio's final concert of the year.
New ZealandCity councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic Square10 Dec, 2020 04:25 AM4 minutes to readMayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.
New Zealand'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing review8 Dec, 2020 10:45 PM4 minutes to readThe chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.
New ZealandPort company review: Bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia8 Dec, 2020 08:00 PM5 minutes to read97 people were interviewed, including current and former employees of Lyttelton Port Co.
New ZealandReport recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera House8 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM5 minutes to readWellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.
New Zealand|PoliticsWorkplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties27 Nov, 2020 01:07 AM3 minutes to read"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.
PremiumNew Zealand'Rare' Rotorua mural sells for $336k at auction26 Nov, 2020 06:00 PM5 minutes to read'It needs a home where someone will look after it.'
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival unveils 100% local programme for 202125 Nov, 2020 07:03 AM3 minutes to readThe festival makes a return in March 2021.
PremiumEntertainmentChristmas comedy a raunchy and ridiculous escape from 202024 Nov, 2020 08:29 AM3 minutes to readThe Basement's newest Christmas show sees the long-running tradition reach new heights
WorldFlorence 'graffiti' believed to be work of Michelangelo23 Nov, 2020 05:57 PM4 minutes to readCryptic note offers tantalising clue: 'Who will ever say that it was by my hand?'
PremiumEntertainmentSean MacDonald: 'Dance is a lot more accepted as an occupation but it still isn't easy'23 Nov, 2020 04:00 PM7 minutes to readMacDonald's project, Ngā Wai, is a poetic work inspired by the sacred waters of Wāimarama.
New ZealandJacinda Ardern pop art, rare Kusama piece pull in thousands at Auckland auction23 Nov, 2020 09:11 AMQuick Read"As soon as we put it up, the atmosphere in the room changed."
PremiumNew ZealandHeaven on a plate: Bay chef $10,000 richer after winning Australasian title21 Nov, 2020 09:30 PM3 minutes to readHawke's Bay chef wins prestigious competition.
PremiumNew ZealandInside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revamp20 Nov, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readA big problem, in a big space, in the grandest hilltop building in Auckland is now fixed.
PremiumNew ZealandThe Hokitika maverick who ascended the arts world19 Nov, 2020 04:00 PM5 minutes to readObituary: Dick Ross - maverick NZ-born professor with an uncanny instinct for potential.
EntertainmentBasement Christmas show promises a naughty night out18 Nov, 2020 04:00 PM4 minutes to readThe annual Basement Christmas show promises to avoid any Covid-19 jokes.
PremiumEntertainmentReview: Seascapes concert a welcome homecoming for MSO16 Nov, 2020 04:00 PM2 minutes to readAndrew Joyce's opening cello concerto was anything but an earthbound experience
EntertainmentTheatre review: Every Brilliant Thing finds the humour in mental health15 Nov, 2020 10:30 PM4 minutes to readSilo Theatre's latest production boldly tackles mental health with a smile.
New ZealandSculpture Festival gets underway in Christchurch12 Nov, 2020 06:08 PM2 minutes to readThe festival will run from November 13-27 and will include workshops and demonstrations.
PremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: Diva delights her bedroom audience11 Nov, 2020 04:00 PM2 minutes to readThe Human Voice plays for a small audience in a Hotel DeBrett room.
New Zealand|CrimeThe future of the frontline: Hijab introduced to police uniform, first officer to wear it 'proud'10 Nov, 2020 08:29 PM5 minutes to readPolice design branded hijab as part of front line uniform, to be worn first by Zeena Ali