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Band on the run
After the loss of a galaxy of music stars, Steve Braunias looks at ghosts surrounding the last two Beatles.
ASB Classic rallies behind children's charity
The ASB Classic has proven to be a smash hit for fans and charity alike. More than $15,000 is set to be donated to Ronald McDonald
Gardens perfect fit for Pop-up Globe
The skeleton of the Pop-Up Globe is now taking shape.
The star man who blew our minds
COMMENT: It is a year since the death of rock star David Bowie. Davey Ray Moor paid this tribute shortly after his passing.
Twelve Questions with David Inns
Auckland Arts Festival chief executive David Inns sees up to 150 shows a year around the world and does the deals to bring them to New Zealand.
Top DJs may battle to work with Shapeshifter
New Zealand crowds 'not as spoiled' as the rest of the world, say chart-toppers.
Which country has the worse problem?
The baying of young males on the wind, and the distant, delighted squeals of young girls on the pull, told me the New Year was imminent
Thieves steal meat and twins' placentas
A Waikato couple are "gutted" over the loss of their twins' placentas, stolen from their meat freezer.
Kiwi classics to make your NYE soundtrack
NZ on Screen has released its top 10 legendary Kiwi party anthems.
All Black Patrick Tuipulotu becomes a chief
All Black lock Patrick Tuipulotu will take on a fresh challenge in the new year, having been named a family chief in Samoa this week. The
Best of 2016: Superchill Netflix show a TV cure
We're looking back on some of our favourite big reads from TimeOut this year. Today, we revisit Karl Puschmann's opinion piece on what to watch when TV is just too much.
Twelve Questions with Douglas Lloyd Jenkins
Design writer Douglas Lloyd Jenkins has been a Herald, Listener and Home magazine contributor and hosted The Big Art Trip on television.
2016 - the way we were
Steve Braunias looks back on a year of thinking dangerously.
Learning to perform on a shoestring
Auckland Airport is giving $120,000 to 12 charities as part of its annual 12 days of Christmas. The Herald is profiling each initiative.
Lechon central to Filipino Christmas
Filipinos can do without turkey for Christmas, but never without lechon, says restaurateur Marjorie Delco.
Magic Messiah ends year on a high note
Auckland Choral's Messiah provided a much-loved finale to the city's musical year, writes William Dart.
Twelve Questions with C.K. Stead
1 When were you last embarrassed? I'm embarrassed all the time. I've thought about it quite often and wonder if it's a form of depression
Touring Tate show a 2017 art highlight
Huge touring exhibition is an art world highlight for 2017, writes T.J.McNamara.
2017 sounds sweet, writes William Dart
William Dart previews the concert highlights of 2017.
Review: 2016's best classical CDs
William Dart chooses his favourite classical CDs of 2016.
Waiheke Island sculpture trail features art on grand scale
Waiheke Island will once again welcome New Zealand's most prestigious sculpture exhibition.
Curtain falls on 2016 theatre
Our reviewers look at the highs and lows in Auckland theatre, 2016.
Bid to boost NZ craft and applied arts
Craft, design and architecture are booming and a new gallery is needed to keep up with this growth.
Te Papa charity launch draws $1.45m in cash and art
Kiwi couple donate seven works including pieces by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro at inaugural event.
Citizenship ceremony: Why do you want to live in Rotorua?
We asked new Kiwis at today's citizenship ceremony what they liked about living in Rotorua. 131216gn05rdp.JPG People are really
Why Moana star 'should've been sacked'
The Kiwi stars of Moana took it upon themselves to keep Disney true to the film's Polynesian roots - sometimes risking their jobs to do it.
Shorty St star on that same-sex kiss
12 Questions: Shortland Street star JJ Fong has made a steamy impression on the long-running Kiwi soap - but there's much more to her talents than just acting.
Dylan note: Thanks for Nobel prize
Audience hear legend's sincere acceptance - by letter.
Book review: Ben Sanders' noir perfection
Greg Fleming reviews Ben Sanders' second American-based novel Marshall's Law