KahuKiwi's wartime existence at the 'Ellerslie of Berlin'Civilian prisoners of war in 1914-18 Germany permitted to develop rich cultural life16 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPop queens must bow to original divaDeliciously sensuous portrait of opera superstar Callas.08 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOf pink elephants and evil spiders - Mozart's opera made more magicalTabatha McFadyen explores the magic behind Auckland Arts Festival's centrepiece show.02 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWhat's on in Whanganui this week?Your guide to what's on in the Whanganui region this week17 Oct 08:00 PM
EntertainmentMontserrat Caballe a soprano of sensational majestySpanish singer dominated opera stages in the years after Callas.09 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: La boheme not to be missedPoignancy and pathos perfectly balanced in must-see La boheme, writes William Dart.16 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSynchronised swimmers in opera? What NZ Opera's new general director may bringNZ Opera's new general director talks about size, scope and the "Katya problem".07 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSongs for the broken-heartedWriters write what they know, Paul Little finds that's true for the opera La Boheme07 Sep 05:00 PM
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
