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Trimmed centuries ago, audiences can now enjoy full-size original of Dutch masterpiece.
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A collective of Te Arawa artists collaborate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
APO's Rediscovery stylish and full of gusto
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Rediscovery concert was something of a curiosity corner.
Gazing into the heavens: 'We are no longer at the centre of everything'
Michael Hurst looks at the universe through the eyes of Galileo in a new play
One-man play encapsulates what's magic about live theatre
Review: Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream is a one-man play that's never lonely.
Academic swamped by support after caller's 'racist rant'
Dr Jemaima Tiatia-Seath said public support has been "soothing" after racist voicemail.
'Pure racists': European dancers slammed for mock haka
Expert worries such videos on social media could put Māori children off their own culture.
Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy
Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
Money Talks: Chlöe Swarbrick reveals why she's never had a credit card
New podcast: Green MP on gangster rap, living on 2-minute noodles and left-wing economics.
'I'm very proud of her': Christabel's dad on NZ Popstars win
New Zealand has a new Popstar and her family hail from Northland.
'I was painfully shy, so in terms of where I've ended up... it has surprised people'
Actor and writer Jacob Rajan talks about his life and work.
Te Papa's Surrealist Art exhibition 'uncanny, magical'
Surrealist Art: Masterpieces from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen begins on June 12.
'Highly distressing' video inciting violence against Māori removed from YouTube
A video posted online inciting violence against Māori has been taken down.
Whānau and whakapapa honoured in first Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture award
'Whānau isn't just names on a paper, it's people, it's stories, it's smirks in a photo.'
Changing face of NZ comedy celebrated with Fred, Billy T Awards
Eli Matthewson and Brynley Stent took home the Comedy Festival's top honours.
Local Focus: Confluence bringing together people and documentaries
Couple provide valuable role at Confluence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Three best shows of Comedy Festival announced
David Correos, Eli Matthewson and Two Hearts are up for the award.
Local Focus: Escaping from Covid, the new game business launching in Rotorua
Escapade pivots in a post-Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ ranked sixth best for expats: Survey
Good on jobs and Covid impact, poor on cost of living.
Local Focus: On a mission to find the best pie in Whanganui
Geoff Horne is on the search for the best Whanganui pie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Patricia Barker: 'I would go through 200 pairs of ballet shoes a year'
The Royal New Zealand Ballet's artistic director discusses her career.
Theatre review: Why you have to experience this immersive pandemic horror
Review: The new play at the AWF is a uniquely terrifying experience.
New NZME podcast Billy T' Billy spotlights NZ's rising comedy stars
Billy T' Billy sees the four 2021 Billy T nominees chat with a previous winner.
'Disappointing' - ACC's bonuses for execs, 'pay restraint' for staff
ACC pays bonuses to executives and has not ruled out doing so during wage freeze.
Treasure trove of rare books for sale
A collection of rare, antique books discovered in a South Island home is up for sale.
Review: ATC goes with crowdpleaser for first NZ-Chinese play
REVIEW: It has its flaws, but Single Asian Female is largely a success due to its leads.
Gangs, drugs, crime: Filmmaker hits out over new TV show Vegas
But collective that helped produce the series defends it.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Review: Comedy Festival kicks off with strong performances from local acts
Review: The acts may be local, but the International Comedy Fest is stronger than ever
Whangārei exhibition to showcase best of young Ngāpuhi artists
Ngāpuhi youth are set to have their work exhibited at the Hihiaua Cultural Centre.
Review: Jersey Boys proves NZ can master professional musical theatre
Review: G&T Production's first professional show is a stellar success.
Review: First World Problems returns to spotlight standout talent
REVIEW: The regular theatre event is back for its third season.