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How to survive the heatwave this weekend
It's hot in Auckland this weekend - and there's entertainment to match the temperatures.

Overseas teachers cost taxpayers $10,000 apiece
Overseas teachers bring the world into low-decile schools, but are they ready for it?

Trailblazing show opens Auckland Pride Festival
How far has gay liberation really come? Pride Festival begins with a provocative play.

Theatre review: Madiba the musical
Talented cast's exuberant energy makes musical an uplifting and entertaining experience.

How early Australians treated Aboriginal people
Aboriginal women were considered fair game to colonisers.

Kiwi's life on the cutting edge of knife juggling
Devonport's knife juggler Kozo Kaos is slicing through to super stardom

Dance week experiments with new ways to move
Auckland's summer of festivals is joined by a new one celebrating experimental dance.

Comment: Tourism let down by the trashing family
Tourism leaders thankful for New Zealanders' reaction to the trashing family.

Aussie bar accused of 'mocking Māori culture'
The bar has since removed the offending advertisement.

12 questions with Donovan Bixley: 'I'm successful because I'm stubborn'
Children's book author and illustrator Donovan Bixley believes books can change lives

Book reviews: Crime fiction round up
Greg Fleming reviews the latest crime fiction, including J P Pomare and Sara Gran.

Letters: Steve Baron got it wrong on state housing sales
Have your say: State house sales; racist injustice; the cruelty of 1080

Why its worth spending millions on arts in the provinces
Are Whanganui and Whāngārei about to show NZ how art can transform regional centres?

Whangārei's big chance: Hundertwasser Art Centre
Will Whangārei's Hundertwasser Art Centre be sabotaged by council indifference?

Rugby great now a champion of the arts
Former All Black Captain David Kirk is now a champion of the arts.

Sensational opera and beautiful aroha on the Whanganui River
Concert Opera and Aroha on The river review Thursday night Jan 17.

Brian Rudman: An ark might be safest site for Te Papa treasures
COMMENT: Look to Manukau as a safe site for a national art collection.

Feng shui expert: Year of the Pig a good year to make money
Chinese New Year starts on February 5 and will be observed for 15 days until February 19.

Theatre review: Aladdin is a whole new world of theatre
Aladdin, the latest Disney musical to touch down in Auckland, oozes class and style.

Southern Cross noir
Greg Fleming talks to author Alan Carter about crime writing with a conscience.

Can you prove your blood runs blue?
Pop-up Globe has a special offer for Kiwis with links to the notorious English king.

Take a trip down literary lane: Journeys inspired by NZ books and authors
Literary road trips inspired by some of New Zealand most loved authors, poets and books.

Oscar frontrunners are films you may have seen
This year's Oscar race is one of the most wide open in recent memory

Disney musical star takes his mum on journey of his life
He's gone from child performer to Disney musical star - all thanks to mum.

Chockbuster hit tipped as dark delight
The Candy Man - aka Willy Wonka - is about to bring his sweet touch to Sydney.

Love letters for killer: Murdering Dad getting fan mail in prison
Killer Chris Watts has been receiving love letters from women desperate for attention.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party wonderful fun
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party - a strong brew of music, magic and cirque.

Pussy Riot to play Auckland
Controversial Russian band Pussy Riot to visit NZ for 2019 Auckland Fringe Festival.