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Dancing in the dark: Matariki's rising stars

A fallen star and a taniwha form an unlikely friendship in the Matariki Glow Show.

Amit Ohdedar: 'When you leave your own country, you realise how important your culture is'

The co-founder of Prayas Theatre talks to Elisabeth Easther.

Where I'd Rather Be: Getting arty at Toronto's Luminato Festival

Why the Canadian city is perfect for an arts and culture fix

'Second class': Te Pāti Māori slams Māori arts funding as 'crumbs'

Te Matatini got $1m - but Symphony Orchestra got $3m and Royal NZ Ballet $7.5m.

Roy Billing: 'I behave myself on set. I don't pull rank or be a diva, and I work hard and I work well'

The award-winning actor talks to Elisabeth Easther.

New name revealed for Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

The new name is intended to fit more easily on a ticket.

Talking heads: How Frodo (nearly) caught Covid and other stories

Covid-19 isn't the only bad guy in Covert Theatre's Lord of the Rings puppetry mash-up.

Wētā to open blockbuster Le Quesnoy exhibition in France

The museum experience is set to open next year, on Anzac Day.

Capital's 'money-go-round' arts venue subsidy headed for review

The arts sector says venues aren't affordable making it difficult to present work.

Karanga a homage to my mother - Merenia Gray

Karanga is a rallying cry and an homage to her mother, says Merenia Gray.

Wellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delay

Council documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.

Local Focus: International festival looking local

Innovative, creative, challenging? This could be you. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Wellington's arts sector says new parking rules will stop people coming to shows

Extending two-hour parking time limit until 10pm won't be enough time to attend shows.

What's it like being 21 in 2021?

"I thought that turning 21 would be the pinnacle of my life."

The view from my window: artist Hannah Fox on Melbourne by moonlight

Marvellous nights for a moon dance at Melbourne's coolest new arts festival.

Pop-Up Globe owners $720k in the red as two more businesses sink into liquidation

Liquidators have given a dire outlook for creditors.