What's worth seeing in Auckland this weekend
Award-winners and stars of the future - they're all in Auckland this weekend.
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NZ's right-wing turn up in force for controversial free speech case
Did Council undermined democracy in nixing Lauren Southern and Stephan Molyneux's event?
Star pianist Louis Lortie's big break
Replacing a famed classical musician, Louis Lortie had mere moments to win the audience.
Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming on the latest from Mick Herron, Steve Cavanagh, Chris Pavone and Tom Bradby.
Former surfer girl boosts confidence through vintage
Miss Pinup NZ contestant says dressing vintage has made her more confident.
Mr Red Light delivers non-stop, tragicomic thrills
Is this the most surreal, beautiful, funny and original show Auckland's seen this year?
12 questions with Tama Waipara: How head injury changed my life
Waipara became a singer-songwriter after a freak accident while studying in New York.
Theatre review: The joys of observing a blind date
Watching two people on a blind date makes for thrilling theatre, writes Dione Joseph.
Broken pasts and severed futures: NZ author's remarkable survival tale
It took 10 years for Kirsten Warner's debut novel to appear, a bigger fight was to come.
Art grants the life-blood for laureates
Ten New Zealand artists to receive top awards for stellar contributions.
The power of a promise: Sir Hec's last interview
The star navigator and waka carver revived the ancient knowledge in Aotearoa.
Dancing the death drill - a story of who counts and who doesn't in the eyes of empire
In WWI Europe, ships sank but few drowning men watched as likely rescuers refused to help.
'How Nek Minnit changed my life' - watch Levi Hawken's story
The man behind the viral clip seen by 1.6 million explains how it has affected him.
Pop-up Globe farewells Auckland
One of Auckland's most popular cultural attractions is leaving to travel the globe.
Brian Rudman: Finally, Dame Kiri gets an overdue honour
COMMENT: Dame Kiri is coming home. It's a shame we didn't make it possible years ago.
Roger Hall on how Ray Henwood helped him create some of most memorable characters
Roger Hall on how actor Ray Henwood played a major part in his career.
Classical review: NZSO concludes Auckland leg of Beethoven Festival with rousing choral notes
NZ Symphony Orchestra in continued good form with rousing Beethoven finale.
Dance review: Bold moves makes for masterful display from Royal NZ Ballet
Ballet history and fundamentals on display as RNZ Ballet make bold moves.
All she wants to do is twang: Sheryl Crow still a small-town girl
Sheryl Crow talks about the 'crazy experiences' of touring with other music giants.
Classical review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Reveries
Fine French symphonies transport APO audiences from bleak Auckland winter.
Security breach: PM says exposure of hundreds of ID documents 'very disappointing'
Everyone affected by the security breach has been contacted, the Government says.
Māori leader: Sydney group have outstayed their welcome
A Māori leader says a Māori group claiming land in Sydney has outstayed their welcome.
Meet 'Mindar,' the robotic Buddhist priest
A Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses.
Best of 2019: What ever happened to the Nek Minnit guy?
Levi Hawken tells Russell Brown about fame and becoming a meme.
Danielle Hawkins - the rural romance stories taking the farmer and vet to the best-seller lists
Rural romance - the farmer and vet turned best-selling New Zealand novelist.
Simon Wilson on THAT hand sculpture
Wellington has a new public artwork and not everybody is happy, writes Simon Wilson.
The curious adventurer - film maker Pietra Brettkelly
Filmmaker Pietra Brettkelly on a thirst for adventure and why NZ will always be home.
School of rock? The unassuming teacher who used music to turn a troubled school and its pupils around
School of rock - how a mild-mannered teacher used music to turn around a troubled school.
Green light for Mr Red Light
Why red lights always mean go for one of the most famous Kiwis you've never heard of.
Want to have a tough conversation? Try singing instead
Is singing about life's big issues better than talking? Aucklanders urged to give it a go.
Festivals fail to capture the Woodstock magic
No single festival has been able to capture the magic and energy of Woodstock.
Theatre review: Six Degrees of Separation
Six Degrees of Separation delivers disturbing message in era of compulsive dishonesty.
Classical review: Beethoven remains a crowd pleaser
NZ Symphony Orchestra's ode to Beethoven a monumental achievement.
Classical review: Jennifer Stumm
US violist Jennifer Stumm adds to top flight concert experiences, writes William Dart.