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Danielle Hawkins - the rural romance stories taking the farmer and vet to the best-seller lists

Rural romance - the farmer and vet turned best-selling New Zealand novelist.

The curious adventurer - film maker Pietra Brettkelly

Filmmaker Pietra Brettkelly on a thirst for adventure and why NZ will always be home.

Green light for Mr Red Light

Why red lights always mean go for one of the most famous Kiwis you've never heard of.

School of rock? The unassuming teacher who used music to turn a troubled school and its pupils around

School of rock - how a mild-mannered teacher used music to turn around a troubled school.

Want to have a tough conversation? Try singing instead

Is singing about life's big issues better than talking? Aucklanders urged to give it a go.

Festivals fail to capture the Woodstock magic

No single festival has been able to capture the magic and energy of Woodstock.

Theatre review: Six Degrees of Separation

Six Degrees of Separation delivers disturbing message in era of compulsive dishonesty.

Classical review: Beethoven remains a crowd pleaser

NZ Symphony Orchestra's ode to Beethoven a monumental achievement.

NZ theatre adds another chapter to its history with opening of new play

NZ's first locally written and produced Filipino play spotlights Pinoy experience.

Wonder Wu Man adds spark to APO's Reimagined

Exhilarating cultural mix makes for enthralling time with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

Kiwi schoolgirl's song to feature in School of Rock

Auckland teen's dreams of a career in music have taken a big step forward.

A sneak peek in Te Papa's archives - what the public don't see

There are 2.2 million items in Te Papa's collection.

Racism on a train: Mayor proud of public reaction

"They shouted at him: 'Speak English or else go home.' A stream of abuse followed."

Confession box: Doris de Pont

Doris de Pont on why we should celebrate NZ fashion - and scooter rides with a broken hip.

Alcohol watchdogs call for action after baby dies

More awareness needed about dangers of consuming alcohol while breastfeeding,expert tells.

How Kiwi stars finally got me to go to Ihumātao

I've been scared to go to Ihumātao for weeks. It was two Kiwi musos who convinced me.