Entertainment'Magic mix': NZ Youth Choir's stunning win at European competitionThe choir hit a high note in their first European tour since the pandemic. 07 Jul 03:07 AM
EntertainmentOn The Up: Comedian Guy Montgomery on golf, guidance and being a step-dadThe Spelling Bee host says success is about doing your best and not being afraid to fail.28 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentTātaki’s Daniel Clarke's favourite spots in Tāmaki MakaurauEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘I don’t like essays’: How a serial uni dropout became NZ’s most promising comedian02 Jun 10:58 PM
PremiumEntertainmentGarage stories: Comedian Courtney Dawson’s baby sister steps into the limelight30 May 09:00 PM
PremiumEntertainmentAs a new mum, Ella Becroft was primed to love her kids - nothing prepared her for what happened next23 May 07:00 PM
PremiumEntertainmentSir Roger Hall at 86: Can the man with the Midas touch still spin box-office gold?16 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAmy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of itTurning old lecture notes into comedy gold.02 May 11:00 PM
Entertainment'Something for everyone': NZ Music Month celebrates 25 yearsFrom punk rock to choral experiences, here are the events to check out this month.01 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandFusion of Māori storytelling and circus arts in new theatre tourThe show blends te reo Māori with stunning circus theatre.25 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandCollision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian showThe show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.21 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandKapa haka 'unlocks' relationships, connects Aotearoa with the worldKapa haka in Rotorua has allowed performers to travel the world.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Fully back in the saddle’: How this city’s events sector is thrivingThere's something in the air for Rotorua venues and suppliers – renewed confidence. 06 Apr 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Loved by all' Remembering beloved showman Eddie HemaraNorthland's beloved popular music showman Eddie Hemara died at the weekend.25 Mar 11:00 PM
Kahu‘Tribute to my mother’: TikTok star’s poignant new play at BasementShakes' TikTok has 1.8 million followers and 190 million likes for his skits.03 Mar 04:00 AM
KahuOver 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival onlineWhy Te Matatini 2025 was a landmark event for kapa haka enthusiasts 02 Mar 07:15 PM
Kahu‘The waiata goes into my ears and out my eyes’: Te Matatini magicTe Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue won Te Matatini 2025 with a standout performance.01 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘A true man of the arts’: Renowned Hastings ballet dancer Laurie Ruffell dies Dancer rose through the Royal Ballet ranks to become a soloist.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Hawaii to Aotearoa: A legacy of passion and performanceTama Ali’i Halvorsen has made his seventh pilgrimage from Hawaii to NZ for Te Matatini.28 Feb 03:24 AM
KahuTe Matatini’s Haka Translate offers real-time multilingual insightsHaka Translate offers six live translations on the Matatini app.27 Feb 02:18 AM
Kahu‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on TaranakiMore than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.26 Feb 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘My life as a CODA’: What it’s like growing up as the family’s only hearing personJodee Mundy's new solo show Personal bridges the world of sound and the world of silence.22 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Incredible showcase’: Opera in the Pā returns with stellar lineupHeadliners include bass Eddie Muliaumaseali’I and mezzo soprano Sarah Sweeting.21 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in townOver 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.19 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentCirque du Soleil returns to NZ with CorteoAfter wowing Kiwi audiences in 2023, the famed touring circus returns in October for a special Spark Arena residency. Video / Cirque du SoleilWatch16 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier’s Bella Hey wins top NZ jazz dance award for fourth yearYoung dancer Bella Hey tops NZ jazz exams for the fourth consecutive year. Video / Rafaella MeloWatch24 Jan 04:55 PM
New ZealandServices to Māori and education recognised with ONZMHeke Huata has been involved in the cultural performing arts and education for 4 decades.30 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Actor and director Suzy Sampson shares her favourite places in the cityEvery week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTheatre legend Tim Bray on cancer, chemo and the man who's holding him together'Within myself, I still completely feel me.'13 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandHamilton Arts Festival launches 2025 programmeFrom February 21 until March 2, the annual festival will hit the Tron with over 40 events.02 Dec 02:08 AM