OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Can NZ sustain two arts festivals?Until now, the two NZ festivals have co-existed - Auckland on the odd years, Wellington the even. But from 2016, Auckland goes annual for the first time, writes Brian Rudman.13 May 09:30 PM
EntertainmentKids mix it up all month and moreDionne Christian previews May's big fat helping of music for Auckland's children.02 May 04:15 PM
EntertainmentAuditions for von Trapps openAlmost 600 children were at The Civic in Auckland to vie for the roles of the von Trapp kids in the Lloyd Webber production.26 Apr 05:05 AM
TravelIndia: Drama is everywhereIndian Ink Theatre's Jacob Rajan returns to Southern India and is thrilled by his company's historic first.02 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentDisney on Ice returns to NZWhat's a bit Dumpy, a bit Grumpy but has a real Buzz about it?31 Mar 03:15 PM
EntertainmentReview: London Symphony triumph for Stier and APOThe first instalment of Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Remembering World War I series drew a large, appreciative audience, keen to hear Li-Wei Qin in Elgar's Cello Concerto.14 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentDame Kiri's final curtain callDame Kiri Te Kanawa is about to take her final operatic curtain call, confirming that her cameo in a production at London's Royal Opera House will be her last role.05 Mar 01:51 AM
TravelWhite Night Festival: Up all nightRachel Bache battles aching feet to take in as much of Melbourne's White Night Festival as she can before sunrise.24 Feb 07:00 AM
OpinionConcert review: Splore three days to rememberFrom calypso to virtuoso Indian music, the festival showcased some astonishing acts, with punters to match.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDropout's tale told on stageOtara teenager Sipa Deidoe had never been inside a theatre until he came into the Aotea Centre for a first meeting about a new arts project late last year.22 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentDoctors and monsters in Dr Who musical tributeThere will be a doctor in the house when the NZ Symphony Orchestra play a tribute to Doctor Who in a musical spectacular.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHannah O'Neill - pirouetting to ParisMost Kiwis have probably not heard of Hannah O'Neill. The 20-year-old is one of the brightest young stars in the ballet world, who also happens to be a Kiwi.12 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Between the Sheets, The BasementThere's an immediate frisson of friction between the two characters - a teacher and a mother - in this hour-long, real-time conversation.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandLead role at 16 points to bright futureWhile young Yayoi Matches won't be among the thousands of students sitting NCEA exams this month, she'll be under a very real pressure of her own.14 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentDancer living his ultimate dreamWe profile stars of Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson show about to open in NZ. Today: Leeco Kosmidis.28 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentNeverland love story takes flightThe first in a series profiling stars of the Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson show about to open in Auckland.27 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentStage preview: Auckland Theatre Company's ChicagoDoes he like peeling onions? Michael Hurst looks bemused by the question - he is eating a home-made salad of piquant appearance - so he pauses, fork in mid-air, and tilts his head.25 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentNZ Festival 2014Take a look at some of the acts that will be performing at the 2014 NZ Festival.23 Oct 05:00 AM
