Auckland Arts Festival could not have wished for a more festive finale.

Why is Auckland Council downplaying the importance of the arts and sport in its new plans?

Much-loved Reg Livermore is in town to perform Bernstein's operetta Candide.

Readers have their say on Whanganui's charms, teachers' pay; marijuana and abortion

One of our youngest opera stars talks about why she just wants to sing.

The Tremains Art Deco Weekend continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Beds hard to find as visitors beat a track to Whanganui

The paintings by Charles Frederick Goldie are considered to be among his finest.

Dame Malvina Major's music for sale

Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.

Lenny Kravitz got into a heated row after eating a chocolate bar at the opera.

There are no operatic frills or flamboyance in New Zealand Opera's Katya Kabanova.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: a star for five decades.

New Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.

Contemporary Katya Kabanova contrasts the power and passion of nature with daily life.

World's greatest bass-baritones is in NZ to perform a role he says is devilishly good.

Sensual and sexy, NZ Opera's Carmen is a first-rate production, writes William Dart.

The gypsy of Lindy Hume's Carmen production becomes a true hero, writes William Dart.

Opera singers Sol3 Mio have been forced to postpone their Hawaii concert, after Canadian authorities lost Amitai Pati's passport.

Kiwi opera star Madeleine Pierard was studying to be a doctor when composer Jack Body inspired her to sing instead.

Acclaimed voice tutor Cesar Ulloa believes music is a powerful force that can soothe, excite, delight and delve into the listener's

Rufus Wainwright admits opera can be both daunting and dull. But he's determined to prove it doesn't have to be.

For two nights next week, Epsom becomes the operatic heart of our city, writes William Dart.

Sweeney Todd, once described by its composer, Stephen Sondheim, as a movie for the stage, had a dream venue in The Civic.

Priorities have changed after learning new father has only two years to live.

Auckland Opera Studio and its artistic director Frances Wilson should be very proud of giving Handel's Oreste its New Zealand premiere.

A few words with Frances Wilson.

The final of the Lexus Song Quest celebrated the competition's 60 years in style.

What new paths might Mozart have pursued had he lived to capitalise on the popular success of The Magic Flute?

New Zealand Opera is bringing Sara Brodie's production of The Magic Flute to Auckland after a successful season in the capital.