TravelNick Cave launched NZ’s arts festival in Wellington and we’re still buzzingAotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts in Wellington runs from February 24 – March 15.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTime Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story beganA global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.17 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen ballerina left home at 14 to chase global stage dreamShe faces summer school costs of $16,000 to $20,000 for fees, flights and board.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumEntertainment'Deeply dark and murderous': The world's bloodiest ballet premieres in NZ07 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew Kiwi streaming platform offers curated content for cinema and arts lovers05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeverland dance studio founders on teaching, taking risks, and future stepsWatch29 Jan 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Rare soul’: Dance community mourns girl missing after Mount Maunganui slip25 Jan 01:58 AM
PremiumNew ZealandShy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body27 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends'When we were 10 years old, we started to talk about opening our own school.'11 Dec 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThese creative activities may help slow down brain ageingWashington Post: A tango might be more than a dance when it comes to the brain.05 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandDancing Queens: Kiwi leaders unexpectedly light up conference stage Christopher Luxon attended after opening New Zealand's first Ikea today.04 Dec 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Dominic Bowden’s ‘new chapter’ with fiancee in QueenstownPlus, the 21-year-old school dropout choosing between tech millions and pro rugby.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Thank you for changing my life': Irwin wins Dancing with the StarsHis Cha Cha earned him a perfect 30 and sealed his win on the night of the finale.26 Nov 06:28 AM
LifestyleKiwi teen earns spot at top international ballet competitionTamison Soppet says being the sole Kiwi selected makes the honour 'even more special'.23 Nov 01:30 AM
Entertainment'Bold and high-energy': Top Kiwi acts added to Synthony's biggest show yetSynthony drew over 40,000 fans to the Domain in March for an orchestral dance show. 17 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘I know how to create a world’: The Nutcracker designer Tracy Grant Lord's magic touchFrom chocolate fish to gumboots, it's a very Kiwi kind of Christmas.17 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's liberating': Ballet dancers in their 90s redefining ageing with gracePractising ballet in old age can help with strength, balance and finding joy.14 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom garage studio to gold: Christchurch hip-hop crew win on world stage Artistic director Jobelle Junko Nuñez founded the crew in her garage in 2021.06 Nov 04:00 AM
TalanoaOn The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factorThe 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandNo longer stuck in the '90s: Renovated youth hub reopensThe youth-led redesign delivers gaming zones, quiet spaces and wraparound services.06 Oct 11:06 PM
EntertainmentRobert Irwin strips off during Dancing With The Stars salsaJudge Bruno Tonioli compared him to a young Chris Hemsworth on the night.01 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandBlossom Festival draws 22,000 for Hastings paradeAbout 22,000 people filled Hastings’ streets for the 2025 Blossom Parade.21 Sep 10:53 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartNZ Opera's The Monster in the Maze reviewed: A chilling Minotaur retellingREVIEW: Nearly 200 singers and musicians bring the Minotaur myth to life on stage.21 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelA city alight: Fireworks, fighter jets and bold art launch Brisbane festivalBrisbane Festival spans 23 days with more than 100 events across 40 venues.20 Sep 10:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: What’s new from WOW to WILDFive activities that will pack your weekend.20 Sep 05:48 PM
Talanoa‘It’s a shame’: Leaders question Māori stage breaking away from other Polyfest performersThe Māori stage will run at a different venue on different days.15 Sep 07:52 AM
New ZealandDazzling divas combine with wild and witty characters to make Priscilla a hit OPINION: Priscilla Queen of the Desert is outrageous, hilariously sexual and raucous fun.14 Sep 09:24 PM
Lifestyle'Absolute dread': Former DWTS star slams social media scam attemptNerida Cortese nearly fell victim to a scammer posing as a celebrity's assistant. 04 Sep 02:09 AM
Entertainment'Emotional': Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson performs sacred Samoan dance with familyThe Rock expressed gratitude for showcasing Polynesian culture through 'Moana'.25 Aug 06:49 PM
Lifestyle‘Clock it’: We’re all finger-clapping wrongBallroom community seeks recognition as finger claps go mainstream.24 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Unity, service, pride' - Rotorua Indian Association marks 90-year milestoneOver 450 guests attended the 90th jubilee celebration on August 2.14 Aug 01:09 AM