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Ahead of the Auckland Arts Festival, six performers share their dream experiences.

Dark lady emerges from the shadows

400 years after England's first woman poet made her name known, she's finally being heard.

Provoked, amused and disappointed - reviews of Auckland Fringe's first shows

In a crowded and diverse Auckland Fringe, shows have to stand out. Did these?

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Try some of Mexico's most unique flavours in this traditional foodie hub.

The Book of Mormon a masterclass in satire with heart

The world's most 'inappropriate' musical is about to open in Auckland.

Auckland's big weekend in rock

Auckland's big weekend in the loudest sounds and most cutting edge theatre around.

Revealed - the woman who funds New Zealand's richest book award

New Zealand's richest literary award donor reveals her identity to boost local book trade.

Behind the scenes with New Zealand's treasure hunters

Greg Bruce discovers the lure of treasure hunting in New Zealand.

Pasifika Festival 2020 to go ahead despite coronavirus concerns

A minute's silence will be observed at festival on anniversary of Christchurch attacks.

On the edge: a taste of what to expect at the Auckland Fringe Festival

Auckland's biggest performing arts festival opens next week.

He was the world's greatest composer and he was going deaf - new NZ music explores how Beethoven kept on working

NZ concert to explore psychology of Beethoven as he confronted devastating hearing loss.

Great classics herald the start of a bumper year for APO

Spontaneous roars of approval start Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's year.

Music review: Vocal power of Pentatonix sends hearts soaring

Auckland audiences thrill to power of acapella at its absolute best.

Theatre review: Roger Hall winds up with style

Sir Roger Hall's Winding Up drives home the absurdity of everyday existence.