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Deaths prompt aid for performers

The deaths of high profile performers has prompted actors to set a world-first service especially for those in the entertainment industry.

Book Review: History meets crime in Red Herring

RED HERRING by Jonothan Cullinane (HarperCollins, $37) Auckland 1951: trams run along Queen St, women aren't allowed in the RSC

Twelve Questions with Rodney Bell

Dancer Rodney Bell spent 3 years homeless in San Fran; his show Meremere reflects this.

Review: VU, Tempo Dance Festival, Q Theatre

VOU Dance Fiji invokes traditional ceremony and ritual.

Fire of London musical smoulders

It's not difficult to get swept up and away by Great Fire of London musical.

Changing lanes inspires look back to punk past

Auckland's inner city lanes are getting a temporary make-over for Artweek.

Big increase in eating disorder cases at New Zealand clinics

Experts concerned by role of social media

Tribes want visit from Maori 'cuzzies'

Taiwanese tribal woman Jouan Pan is in New Zealand with a mission - to get her "long lost cuzzies" to visit "home".

From Bali to ballet

Jodie Dorday talks about how a call out of the blue saw her abandoning life in Indonesia for the Auckland theatre.

From conservation to carpentry - the furniture of Sam Ford

Ponsonby identity Sam Ford has returned from 17 years at London's Tate and National Galleries where his work tin restoration led him to design and construct fine furniture.

Reuben Paterson creates art for refuge

Reuben Paterson's work Ki te Aroha e Ipo goes under the hammer tonight to raise money for the Taranaki Women's refuge.

Review: Insolent River - at Q Theatre

Michael Parmenter's Insolent River: a tango is 31 years old, but its ability to entrance new audiences remains.

Real Housewife's dramatic turn

Real Housewives star Louise Wallace has a new role.

US elections: Giuliani was once admired

Rudy Giuliani once captivated Americans with his take-charge leadership after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

London visit sparks new musical

Bold new musicial ignites new idea for Auckland's theatres.

Twelve Questions with Gary Silipa

Glen Innes art gallery director Gary Silipa led a double life as a computer network engineer during the day and illegal graffiti artist at night until his addictions got the better of him.

William Dart: APO holds audience spellbound

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra rewarded a spellbound Auckland Town Hall with a brilliant display of the orchestral art.

Brahms and Mozart done justice

Chamber Music New Zealand's QuintEssence was touted as a mini-festival, marketed with crass images of Mozart and Brahms as sparring pugilists.