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Violinist Amalia Hall on stage fright, perfectionism and very expensive instruments

'I always plan to post more videos of me playing, but my standards are very high.'

Local Focus: Pounamu combines Chinese and Māori art forms in fashion show

Waka huia and Chinese bowl-forms on display. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Bilingual tourism campaign launches

A bilingual digital map proves popular for visitors. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Secret Paintings: Aotearoa welcomes works of groundbreaking abstract artist

She asked her art remain hidden for 20 years post-death – the world was not ready.

Ballet favourite Giselle returns on tour

Fans are in for a treat, with Royal New Zealand Ballet to tour its production of Giselle.

Racism is real: Hundreds march against anti-Asian racism in Auckland

"From Atlanta to Epsom, we're all connected."

'Not just designated spaces but everywhere': Wellington's Rainbow community call for queer pride year-round

"We were forced into the shadows many years ago, and we're not going anywhere."

'Tired of feeling scared': Young women pushing for safer Wellington streets

The survey has gathered more than 2600 responses in three days.

Review: Auckland Arts Festival showcases full diversity of NZ's arts scene

Four shows at the Arts Festival showcased the full range of NZ's artistic community.

Bill Bailey searches for normality post-lockdown in latest NZ tour

Bill Bailey has a very productive lockdown - it's formed the basis of his new show.

Auckland Writers Festival putting local authors first for 2021

Local authors will be the focus of this year's festival.

Local Focus: Waka experience a key to learning

Rotorua Primary learn the history of Te Arawa waka. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Sound Valley set to blast off

The down-low on Sound Valley. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Cousins world premiere held in Rotorua

The movie of three wahine Māori premiered in Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Katie Wolfe: 'As a child, I probably never stopped talking. I was 5 going on 55'

Actor, writer and director Katie Wolfe talks about her life and work.

Māori leader fights Erebus memorial, iwi gather tomorrow

'I question the validity of the information given to Ōrākei marae' - Glavish

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from Pākaitore

An important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.

Another big milestone for Hundertwasser Art Centre project

Trees are being lifted by crane to be planted atop the Hundertwasser Art Centre building.