OpinionOpinion: Theatre’s role in bicultural debate ignored by NZ playwrightsJohn G. Davies: Perhaps our practitioners are afraid to be labelled.17 Mar 05:00 AM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: Is this the best local play of the year?Review: Auckland Arts Festival continues with plenty to see. 13 Mar 04:44 AM
KahuHow an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre productionNgahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.11 Mar 10:18 PM
New Zealand'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'10 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentActress Jodie Rimmer shares her favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.08 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleYour ultimate guide to Auckland’s must-see events this weekendThere are plenty of activities to keep you and the family/whānau busy.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAn aerial spectacular that will take your breath awayBelle: A Performance of Air transports you to a different world05 Mar 03:30 AM
EntertainmentThe biggest laughs: What to expect from NZ International Comedy Festival 2025More than 600 performances from over 150 acts will take place in Auckland and Wellington.04 Mar 10:25 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
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Time to move on’: Kiwi writer’s moving play tackles silence around Sri Lanka’s pastAn old mixtape rewinds history as a family is torn apart by civil war.28 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentA Mixtape for MaladiesSeventeen songs on an old mixtape tell the story in Ahilan Karunaharan's moving play . Video / Auckland Theatre companyWatch28 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom £5 budget to the Civic stage: Six co-creator and cast on hit musical’s epic journeyThe pop spectacle about the six wives of Henry VIII is turning heads in Auckland.28 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandLive at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venueDowntown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life. 27 Feb 06:03 AM
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 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
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentConfronting Alzheimer's: Michael Hurst and Jennifer Ward-Lealand's bittersweet love storyHow the couple's new play cuts close to home.18 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentShe was 26, he was 73: Hollywood legend Gene Kelly’s widow on their unlikely love storyPatricia Kelly is heading to the Auckland Arts Festival with her intimate stage show.15 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandFinal curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crashMichael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.02 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Empowering and therapeutic’: Award-winning musical set for Hastings'Therapy: The Musical' will play in Hastings on March 5 and 6.26 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldThis Paris theatre gave free tickets to hundreds of migrants. Now they won’t leaveParisian cultural centre is on verge of bankruptcy due to occupation.17 Jan 07:53 AM
EntertainmentMy Secret Auckland: Singer Calla shares her favourite spots in the cityEvery week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Quite unbelievable’: Dargaville Little Theatre to take global stage in MonacoThe cast of Out of Mind will travel to Monaco in August to represent Theatre New Zealand.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentActor Laura Hill on playing an 'abomination of nature' and the cost for freedomThe former Shorty star on motherhood, marriage, and women who forge their own path.04 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandMaking the show tick over - 57 years behind the scenes honouredA star of theatre is acknowledged in the New Year 2025 Honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAn audience with the queen: Rocky Horror’s Richard O’Brien on the monster behind his new show'I might get weepy from time to time, darling. Forgive me.'26 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandOn in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibitionOn in Tairāwhiti this weekend; Latin party, monthly market and photo exhibition18 Dec 09:53 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTim Bray: The Sense of an EndingLegend of children's theatre Tim Bray spoke before his passing from cancer on chemo and keeping the magic alive. Video / Michael CraigWatch13 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Diwali Festival, Rising Stars theatre and Christmas concertWhat's on in Tairāwhiti this weekend: Diwali Festival, Rising Stars theatre and Christmas11 Dec 08:16 PM
New ZealandA way for everyone: How a Kiwi performing arts group breaks down barriers for disabled youthGlass Ceiling’s South Auckland theatre group will have the chance to be back on stage.10 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleSummer's here – check out these Auckland events before they're gonePeruse our curated list of the vibrant happenings in Auckland over the next few days.07 Dec 09:38 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
EntertainmentIs it okay to sing along during Wicked? Kiwi fans have their sayWorld's biggest cinema chain sparks debate for banning singing along during screenings.30 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleHere's how to spend your weekend in AucklandChristmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.29 Nov 05:30 PM
