PremiumPremiumEntertainment'The 60s was a decade synonymous with love'A sizzling new take on the greatest love story of all time.04 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandMusic teacher's playwriting debut brings theatre 'whodunit' to lifeMatthew Sheard’s play The Beast of Burden debuts at Rotorua Little Theatre this month.03 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandUK comedian Bill Bailey's new tour heads to NZHe'll perform in 13 centres, including Rotorua on November 21.30 Jun 04:00 AM
LifestyleTop picks for family fun on school holidays in AucklandWeary parents needn't panic – there are many options to keep the cries of boredom at bay.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandArts festival to return, with a circus spectacleThe Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival returns in October after last year's cancellation.25 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneVictor Rodger's play Black Faggot, was groundbreaking - how relevant is it today?'I forbade my mother from seeing it. There's a lot of sex talk in the show.'20 Jun 07:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and TippettREVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'At 17, I was dealing with NCEA stress headaches and wondering why no boys were into me'From mousy missionary to teen warrior heroine: Brownyn Ensor on playing Joan of Arc.13 Jun 08:00 PM
WorldTom Felton faces backlash for supporting J.K. Rowling at Tony AwardsThe actor supported J.K. Rowling at the Tony Awards, sparking an online backlash.10 Jun 12:36 AM
New ZealandYoung Rotorua actor lands lead role in Auckland's AnnieGracie travels from Rotorua for rehearsals, balancing school with theatre.08 Jun 09:09 PM
New Zealand'This breaks my heart': Former Lotto co-host and actor dies aged 61Marise Wipani was also a Miss New Zealand runner-up to the eventual Miss Universe winner.07 Jun 12:47 AM
EntertainmentExclusive look: Chicago the Musical's glitzy NZ tour preparationsPrepare for a criminally good time as beloved show hits the stage.06 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLa Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret FestivalLa Clique – the headline show of Auckland Live Cabaret Festival runs at The Civic from 3-15 June. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentRutene Spooner's new show pays homage to his musical rootsThe show aims to connect with kaumātua, celebrating classic jazz and crooning.03 Jun 02:00 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Why NZ Opera's La Boheme is a must-see this seasonThe 1947 Parisian setting adds charm, with falling snow and captivating lighting.01 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGarage stories: Comedian Courtney Dawson’s baby sister steps into the limelightThe youngest in a family of performers is about to make her debut with Black Grace.30 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentThink you don’t like opera? Let La boheme change your mindReasons include: 'More drama than Shortland St' and 'It's basically Love Actually'.25 May 02:00 AM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Actor Cassandra Woodhouse shares her favourite spots in the cityEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander to reveal their top places to go.24 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAs a new mum, Ella Becroft was primed to love her kids - nothing prepared her for what happened nextA 'body horror' theatre show on the mundanity and monstrosity of early motherhood.23 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSir Roger Hall at 86: Can the man with the Midas touch still spin box-office gold?A love letter to Auckland, End of Summer Time brings Dickie Hart back to the stage.16 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow surviving breast cancer taught me what’s important in life - Jo Prendergast Opinion: Jo Prendergast turned to writing during her cancer treatment in 2021.07 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homageNZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.02 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe newspaper written by youth that writes only happy storiesWriter and podcaster Mia Sutherland, 17, has been getting valuable experience.29 Apr 06:00 PM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: Should you get on board Auckland's new Agatha Christie adaptation? Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted for film, TV - and now, the stage. 29 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleRebecca Gibney on embracing new challenges: 'I just don’t wanna stagnate'The beloved actress is currently on TV screens in Three's comedy Happiness. 26 Apr 06:00 PM
ReviewsJenni MortimerWhy Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainmentKiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait? 26 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'It's utterly insane': Kiwi comic Sam Wills on life in Las Vegas as Tape Face turns 20'Those oven gloves are my Stairway to Heaven. I’ll never get rid of the damned things.'25 Apr 08:00 PM
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
LifestyleFrom pop stars to Bluey on tour: What's on in Auckland this weekendEveryone's favourite Australian cartoon dog is coming to town.25 Apr 12:00 AM
KahuOn The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uniMorris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentMeet the women suspected of murder in Agatha Christie's most famous whodunnitBehind the scenes at one of the fastest-selling theatre shows in Auckland's history. 12 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSuccession star Harriet Walter on playing ‘abominable mothers’ and where Shakespeare went wrong'I feel rather a traitor because my own mother was so wonderful.'11 Apr 08:00 PM
EntertainmentGetting away with murder: Hercule Poirot is back on the case in a new Auckland productionAgatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is already one of the fastest-selling local theatre shows on record. Video / Auckland Theatre CompanyWatch11 Apr 05:00 PM
TalanoaBad taste: Naked Samoans address backlash over controversial Last Supper posterOscar Kightley says the comedy troupe 'should have known better'.08 Apr 10:18 PM