New ZealandKatie looking to make dream a reality at Lexus Song Quest 2024Ngāhinapōuri mezzo-soprano takes another step towards a professional career.02 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMorgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stageOpera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.02 Aug 04:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Adela Zaharia and Amitai Pati spellbinding at the cathedralOPINION: Unforgiving acoustics couldn't dampen a spellbinding evening of glorious singing.28 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWho is Marla Kavanaugh? The musical credentials of the LA-based Kiwi sopranoThe singer's performance at the All Blacks-Fiji match over the weekend turned many heads.22 Jul 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestoneAn opera brought them together with creativity and community keeping them going strong.11 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreOPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleNZ model and opera star mingles with Prince Charles' at Buckingham PalaceNZ opera star Isabella Moore didn't let rain dampen the big day.01 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBaffling detours and deluxe espressos: An opera singer's tour of AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.25 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleYou need to check out these Auckland events before they're goneWondering what’s happening around Auckland? Luckily, our weekend guide has you covered.24 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOf Love We Are Made: Original song wins 11-year-old national prizeLydia Clark will perform her song with the Auckland Philharmonia in two concerts.24 May 06:10 AM
KahuA rising star from Aotearoa: Māori graduate’s path to operaYou may know Te Ohorere Williams' operatic voice from the Dawn Service in Auckland.19 May 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumReviewsReview: Clever, operatic take on classic tale would please Jane Austen herselfOPINION: William Dart reviews the operatic performance of Mansfield Park23 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDame Kiri Te Kanawa at 80: I have no plans to slow downReflecting on a brilliant career, our beloved diva shares what she treasures most.16 Mar 05:00 PM
Kahu'I’m thrilled Māori is spoken regularly': Dame Kiri reflects on changing NZKiwi opera star reflects on her life in music as her 80th birthday nears.03 Mar 05:39 PM
ReviewsReview: Festival Opera’s Romeo and Juliet an unforgettable experienceOne of the joys was seeing young opera performers supporting professionals.13 Feb 10:23 PM
EntertainmentYoung Kiwi star lands lead role in huge international productionWhile many were enjoying the summer, Tayla Alexander was preparing for a lead role.26 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandReview: New Zealand Opera School chapel serviceThis sublime and difficult oratorio by J.F. Haydn was sung entirely in Latin.15 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPhantom from the opera: Andrew Lloyd Webber conducts exorcism in London homeThe Phantom of the Opera composer summoned a priest to his Belgravia address.03 Jan 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Opera boot camp' to celebrate 30th anniversaryYoung singers will be put through their paces at the NZ Opera School in Whanganui.01 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe best culture feuds: 10 duos that went from magic to mayhemHall and Oates aren't the only famous duo to fall out.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton tenor wins Australian Singing CompetitionEmmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.11 Sep 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Ieremia brings classic to present-day South PacificThere is so much to admire in Neil Ieremia’s production of (m)Orpheus.07 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuClassic Greek tragedy opera revived with Māori, Pacific twist(m)Orpheus production to feature Māori and Pacific Island influences.28 Aug 09:55 PM
EntertainmentFrom lockdown duet to multi-million dollar deal for Kiwi singerTayla Alexander never dreamed the duet could land her a multi-million dollar deal.25 Jul 07:36 AM
TalanoaHamilton opera student to sing in Australian comp semi-finalsSamoan tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono takes part in the Australian Singing Competition.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpecialists brought in to help opera houseWork is being carried out in the theatre after a review highlighted safety concerns.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSir James Wallace case: Top institutions distance themselves from sex offenderOrganisations scramble to remove links to disgraced former rich-lister and philanthropist.29 Jun 04:22 AM
New ZealandWaikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera HouseThe six students will audition as part of a new degree.08 Jun 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Cosi fan Tutte at the Kiri Te Kanawa TheatreThis opera has always been tricky territory with its sexual politics.01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I’m still a little girl from NZ': Inside the private life and amazing career of Dame Kiri Te KanawaEncounters with the famous, kissing Paul Holmes, an intriguing husband and a new NZ life.16 May 07:11 AM
New ZealandFuture stars take to the stage for Aria competitionMeet the 2023 Aria competitors.27 Mar 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPaul Potts at NZ's 'biggest party' - 3800 at sit-down Ellerslie dinnerTwo families put money aside for five years to mark the massive business milestone.26 Mar 04:00 AM
EntertainmentPaul Potts to star in 50 Golden Years of Musicals NZ tourThe popular musical production will see performances from Britain's Got Talent winner.06 Dec 06:27 PM
EntertainmentHall swept away by Auckland Philharmonia OrchestraWilliam Dart reviews the latest APO concert Il Trovatore.17 Jul 05:00 PM
