EntertainmentOpera meets animation in magical productionAuckland Arts Festival announces it first 2019 show, an opera with appeal for film fans.26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOperatic Romeo and Juliet not as we know itStar-crossed lovers play Romeo and Juliet in rare operatic take on tragic love story.21 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSong Quest victor 'shocked' by song quest win'I was completely lost for words in shock on stage," Joel Amosa said.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAida an entertaining night at the operaAntonello Palombi won hearts with his rapturous "Celeste Aida", writes William Dart.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ singer aims for big impact in small roleRising NZ singer Oliver Sewell on how combat skills help opera singers perfect technique.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOn song: the 10 NZers competing in this year's Lexus Song QuestMeet the 10 young hopefuls wanting to win NZ's most prestigious classical singing contest.10 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZSO review: O'Neill is our dream HeldentenorFrom mysterious opening horn call to colourful string textures, this was NZSO in top form.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: The Elixir of Love works its magicNZ Opera's The Elixir of Love is first-class entertainment, writes William Dart.01 Jun 04:00 AM
EntertainmentDressing up to get into characterAt NZ Opera, wardrobe and makeup prepare for The Elixir of Love, writes Dionne Christian.25 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhanganui man's journey into artUCOL student Jono Cuff will graduate on Thursday, but his work is already a smash hit30 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Sparkle aplenty in festival finaleAuckland Arts Festival could not have wished for a more festive finale.25 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuSimon Wilson: Why is council short changing the arts and sport?Why is Auckland Council downplaying the importance of the arts and sport in its new plans?22 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCandide moment of an Aussie 'genius'Much-loved Reg Livermore is in town to perform Bernstein's operetta Candide.20 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHave your say: We are so fortunate to live hereReaders have their say on Whanganui's charms, teachers' pay; marijuana and abortion17 Mar 07:00 PM
EntertainmentA Candide chat with rising opera star Natasha WilsonOne of our youngest opera stars talks about why she just wants to sing.09 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFun and frivolity at Art Deco festivalThe Tremains Art Deco Weekend continues to grow. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandNo vacancies as visitors flock to WhanganuiBeds hard to find as visitors beat a track to Whanganui19 Jan 08:19 PM
KahuDame Kiri putting Goldie paintings up for auctionThe paintings by Charles Frederick Goldie are considered to be among his finest.29 Nov 11:02 PM
EntertainmentOperatic star shows why she's one of greatsThe Russian soprano revealed why Anna Netrebko is one of the great voices of today.22 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: Winterreise Project is not to be missedA radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.18 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBreaking up with the worldSchubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.17 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentRocker ruins opera: 'Shhhh! Stop eating!'Lenny Kravitz got into a heated row after eating a chocolate bar at the opera.25 Sep 07:01 PM
EntertainmentOpera of doomed passion not to be missedThere are no operatic frills or flamboyance in New Zealand Opera's Katya Kabanova.17 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Dame Kiri takes final bowDame Kiri Te Kanawa: a star for five decades.15 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentItalian feast for opera loversNew Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera's power and passion shared around worldContemporary Katya Kabanova contrasts the power and passion of nature with daily life.08 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDrawn to the devil side of performingWorld's greatest bass-baritones is in NZ to perform a role he says is devilishly good.25 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSultry and sensual, NZ Opera's Carmen is opera at its bestSensual and sexy, NZ Opera's Carmen is a first-rate production, writes William Dart.25 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGypsy Carmen at core of Hume's take on operaThe gypsy of Lindy Hume's Carmen production becomes a true hero, writes William Dart.16 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: The MikadoIs it okay to stage The Mikado in 2017? Most definitely, writes William Dart.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpera singer Natasha Wilson performs at Auckland Arts FestivalOpera singer Natasha Wilson is performing in the world premiere production of NZ Opera's Candide at the Auckland Arts Festival in March 2018.Watch04 Feb 09:35 PM
EntertainmentNo-show: Sol3 Mio member strandedOpera singers Sol3 Mio have been forced to postpone their Hawaii concert, after Canadian authorities lost Amitai Pati's passport.28 Jan 05:33 AM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions with Madeleine PierardKiwi opera star Madeleine Pierard was studying to be a doctor when composer Jack Body inspired her to sing instead.16 Jan 04:00 PM
