Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra does full justice to rarely-performed grand composition.

NZ artists join those from around the Pacific in stunning contemporary art exhibition.

The message of War Horse is as relevant now as a century ago.

Western and Chinese theatre traditions meet in a play which offers hope for a way forward.

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The youngest victim of the Christchurch terror attack is among those being buried today.

New Zealand artist Ruby Jones has designed the April 1 cover for TIME Magazine.

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Ulster American is meant to be sophisticated theatre but falls short, says Dione Joseph.

Mega said no one can view the files because the accused didn't provide the encryption key.

"I look back at my comments ashamed," broadcaster Chris Lynch wrote.

It's not perfect but feel-good Astroman still sends hearts soaring, says Ethan Sills.

A 44-year-old man has been charged with distributing objectionable material.

Amber Curreen now runs her own Māori theatre company.

"A Man of Good Hope" is musical theatre at its most relevant, writes Dionne Christian.

Greg Fleming reviews Nico Walker's debut novel Cherry.

Misappropriation of Native American culture doesn't provoke outrage like blackface.

Star pianist Lang Lang, pushed hard by an ambitious father, treats his students gently.

Silkroad Ensemble takes listeners on a first-class musical journey, writes William Dart.

Tiago Rodrigues' By Heart is a delectable treat, write Paul Simei-Barton.

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Which big name authors, thinkers and illustrators visit Auckland for the Writers Festival?

Few classical music ensembles get compared to The Rolling Stones - here's one that does.

Lacking in fizz? Glam cabaret Blanc to Blanc bubbles but never pops, writes Ethan Sills.

Low-key influenza memorial a lost opportunity for pandemic planning, say researchers.

Local dance makers craft engaging tales which test limits of human reactions.

Arts Festival pulls off major coup getting wild and wonderful Magic Flute to Auckland.

One of our most recognised painters to get honorary doctorate 64 years after graduation

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