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Finding a new pitch: How a bet led to rugby player's newfound love for singing
What started as a bet blossomed into a love for stage singing.

Katie Trigg looks to build on Lexus Song Quest success
Ngāhinapōuri mezzo soprano Katie Trigg wins 2024 Lexus Song Quest.

Small town singer secures Song Quest success
Ngāhinapōuri mezzo soprano Katie Trigg wins 2024 Lexus Song Quest.

Katie looking to make dream a reality at Lexus Song Quest 2024
Ngāhinapōuri mezzo-soprano takes another step towards a professional career.

Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.

Review: Adela Zaharia and Amitai Pati spellbinding at the cathedral
OPINION: Unforgiving acoustics couldn't dampen a spellbinding evening of glorious singing.

Who is Marla Kavanaugh? The musical credentials of the LA-based Kiwi soprano
The singer's performance at the All Blacks-Fiji match over the weekend turned many heads.

'Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestone
An opera brought them together with creativity and community keeping them going strong.

William Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
OPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.

You need to check out these Auckland events before they're gone
Wondering what’s happening around Auckland? Luckily, our weekend guide has you covered.

Of Love We Are Made: Original song wins 11-year-old national prize
Lydia Clark will perform her song with the Auckland Philharmonia in two concerts.

A rising star from Aotearoa: Māori graduate’s path to opera
You may know Te Ohorere Williams' operatic voice from the Dawn Service in Auckland.

Review: Clever, operatic take on classic tale would please Jane Austen herself
OPINION: William Dart reviews the operatic performance of Mansfield Park

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa at 80: I have no plans to slow down
Reflecting on a brilliant career, our beloved diva shares what she treasures most.

'I’m thrilled Māori is spoken regularly': Dame Kiri reflects on changing NZ
Kiwi opera star reflects on her life in music as her 80th birthday nears.

Review: Festival Opera’s Romeo and Juliet an unforgettable experience
One of the joys was seeing young opera performers supporting professionals.

Young Kiwi star lands lead role in huge international production
While many were enjoying the summer, Tayla Alexander was preparing for a lead role.

Review: New Zealand Opera School chapel service
This sublime and difficult oratorio by J.F. Haydn was sung entirely in Latin.

Phantom from the opera: Andrew Lloyd Webber conducts exorcism in London home
The Phantom of the Opera composer summoned a priest to his Belgravia address.

'Opera boot camp' to celebrate 30th anniversary
Young singers will be put through their paces at the NZ Opera School in Whanganui.

The best culture feuds: 10 duos that went from magic to mayhem
Hall and Oates aren't the only famous duo to fall out.