EntertainmentKiwi actors star in Heathers the Musical Performers from Auckland and Tauranga land lead roles after tough audition process.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Travel newsFour cities, one summer: Where to find the biggest festivals across the regionNever run out of things to do this summer.14 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumEntertainmentLittle Nell: 'A wet orgy’s the same as a dry orgy. Everyone gravitates towards the star'Fifty years on, Rocky Horror's Columbia is as outrageous as ever – and heading this way.14 Feb 06:00 AM
EntertainmentAnito at Q Theatre: A queer mythic pageant of spirits, sound and spectacle12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer faces fresh underage sex charges, new complainants come forward 05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Kiwi streaming platform offers curated content for cinema and arts lovers05 Feb 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom Pride to picnics: Fun ways to make the most of a short Auckland weekendFree and family-friendly events span beaches, gardens, the zoo and city squares.30 Jan 04:00 PM
ReviewsDanielle ZollickhoferNew theatre, new fans: Teeks’ soulful Waikato debut wins over diverse crowdA surprise duet with Maisey Rika drew the night's loudest applause at the Hamilton event.30 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘There is no show that we can’t do’: Inside Hamilton’s new BNZ TheatreThe $80m venue seats 1300 people, with room for 1000 standing on the floor.29 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChanning Tatum teases surprise strip cameo in Magic Mike Live NYC runTatum, 45, has vowed to make a surprise strip cameo in the New York show.27 Jan 07:05 AM
Travel newsFive-star escapes: Wicked in the West End, Fiji luxury, Nile cruises and Alaska sailingFrom city breaks to epic adventures, these travel deals are too good to miss.26 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThis show comes with a content warning: Don't watch it on an empty stomach'I start frying onions about 20 minutes in, so if you’re hungry, it might be rough.'25 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artistsThe musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.24 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentInside the dressing room for Murder on the Orient ExpressHow Cameron Rhodes transforms into Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. Video / Jason OxenhamWatch23 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe world of Poirot: Inside the dressing room with Cameron Rhodes'He’s described as having a rapid mincing gait, as if he’s got 10 cents between his butt.'23 Jan 09:00 PM
LifestyleFrom regatta to rock icons: Where to make the most of the long weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes flow for journalist and playwright Aroha AwarauAroha Awarau is being remembered as a talented writer, comedian and great friend.15 Jan 03:27 AM
EntertainmentRambo III and Riders star dead at 67He was once tipped for James Bond before the role went to Timothy Dalton.13 Jan 09:45 PM
WorldUK mother's touching gesture for teen who killed her son in coward-punch attackThe pair now speak together to discourage youth violence and revenge.07 Jan 07:14 AM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body'Don’t try to change yourself. You’re given this body for a reason, you’ve got to own it.'27 Dec 05:00 PM
LifestyleFrom stars to Shakespeare: 9 ways to make the most of the holidaysEnjoy local arts, cultural and hospitality events in the final week before Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Handel’s Messiah closes Auckland Choral’s 2025 season in styleREVIEW: Conductor Uwe Grodd hailed the work as art that ‘binds us together’.15 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentActor Junghwi Jo shares her favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.06 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleYour weekend in Tāmaki Makaurau: Festive ways to get in the spiritThere’s comedy, theatre, markets, Motat and more.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSnow, carols and ghosts: A Christmas Carol opens at the Civic tonightThe Civic Theatre production mixes live music, carolling and falling snow.03 Dec 02:36 AM
EntertainmentLea Michele says stage fright still hits before every showThe Glee star calls her mother before each show to calm her nerves backstage.27 Nov 03:57 AM
EntertainmentMatu Ngaropo to play Shakespeare again in hit musical '&Juliet'The Kiwi actor first performed Shakespeare at high school in Whakatāne.21 Nov 05:55 PM
OpinionH.R. The Musical sequel based on crowd-sourced 'outrageous' work stories Opinion: Actor Mika Austin writes about the absurdity of office life. 21 Nov 08:44 AM
