LifestyleGet into the festive season this weekend with these Auckland eventsIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Auckland - here's how to start celebrating.22 Nov 05:30 PM
PremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZSO pianist 'swoon-inducing' at Auckland Town HallOPINION: This was no random triple course of overture, concerto and symphony.17 Nov 02:14 AM
PremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZSO performs Puccini potpourriVerdi’s overture to La Forza del Destino was a stirring launch under Jose Luis Gomez.28 Oct 03:02 AM
PremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall07 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentElemental Nights festival lineup includes Jungle, Dope Lemon and Nadia Reid02 May 02:00 AM
EntertainmentNZSO partners with 50-strong Pasifika choir to record songs from the islands17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuAlien Weaponry's second album drops at midnightWaipū band drop album tonight ahead of jetting off to perform internationally.16 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam DartWillliam Dart: NZSO celebrates MatarikiFriday evening belonged to Gareth Farr's 'symphonic' celebration of Matariki.04 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert review: NZSO's 'Fantastique' appropriate descriptionFantastique, from Berlioz's great symphony, was also an apt description for the evening.23 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartNZSO celebrates Stravinsky in styleNZSO delivered main course of The Firebird and a punchy entree of Juliet Palmer's Buzzard.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart: The Beethoven Birthday Concert - reviewMichael Houstoun's achievement — a Beethoven Birthday Concert on the actual day itself.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic SquareMayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.10 Dec 04:25 AM
New ZealandWellington Council may demolish Municipal Office BuildingThe move will shore up future of the city's National Music Centre after budget blowout.04 Dec 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam Dart: 'Spectacular' end of the year for NZSOWilliam Dart reviews the NZSO's final concert of the year.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's national music centre on shaky groundRedevelopment costs blowout to $84 million in plan to transform NZ's arts scene.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWilliam Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performance full of spiritWilliam Dart: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra review.09 Aug 12:52 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: It's showtime for theatres in TaurangaTauranga Mayor first in line for Baycourt's reopening. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Jun 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentReview: Maestro's fabulous final bowOrchestra's departing maestro farewelled with a perfect tribute. How did he respond?24 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNot so harmonious: Why Mahler divides music fansHe's one of the world's greatest composers but not everybody loves Mahler. Why not?17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentClassical review: Monumental music-making delivered by NZ Symphony OrchestraWilliam Dart on the NZSO's Great concert - one of the finest of the year.11 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Symphony Orchestra unveils its 2020 seasonNZ Symphony Orchesta has star conductors, Kiwi composers and lots of Beethoven in 2020.03 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentClassical review: Rousing NZSO illuminates profound musicRachmaninov a tough act to follow but pianist Louis Lortie showed no fear.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStar pianist Louis Lortie's big breakReplacing a famed classical musician, Louis Lortie had mere moments to win the audience.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentClassical review: NZSO concludes Auckland leg of Beethoven Festival with rousing choral notesNZ Symphony Orchestra in continued good form with rousing Beethoven finale.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentClassical review: Beethoven remains a crowd pleaserNZ Symphony Orchestra's ode to Beethoven a monumental achievement.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhilanthropist's $1m gift to national music centreChris Parkin said Wellington had done so much for him, and he wants to give back.06 Aug 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentNZ Symphony Orchestra unites all in music with music for troubled timesConductor Carlos Kalmar: We are all in this together - how the NZSO uses music to unite.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIs this the most intriguing classical concert of the year?Composer Michael Norris' latest music is a blend of old and new and promises to intrigue.12 Jul 05:00 PM
