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!['Defied the odds': Bay dancers head to worlds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Defied the odds': Bay dancers head to worlds
Tauranga dance studio heading to The World of Dance Competition in LA.
![Ballroom Blitz to bring special dance show to Taupō, Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ballroom Blitz to bring special dance show to Taupō, Hamilton
The show is touring New Zealand and will also make a stop in Waikato.
![Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wellington students thrive in learning initiatives using Pacific and Māori dance
A number of Wellington schools are using cultural dance to help with their learning.
![National Youth Drama School: 'It could only happen in Hawke’s Bay'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
National Youth Drama School: 'It could only happen in Hawke’s Bay'
The week-long intensive programme encourages kids down a creative path.
![Child star admits to shooting her shot with Rob Irwin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Child star admits to shooting her shot with Rob Irwin
The revelation has come amid Siwa's 'edgy' rebrand as she drops the kid-friendly act.
![Tāmaki Makaurau senior kapa haka regionals draw announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tāmaki Makaurau senior kapa haka regionals draw announced
Auckland's top kapa haka talent will be on show next month.
!['Incredible and unexpected': StarJam response delights jammers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Incredible and unexpected': StarJam response delights jammers
In less than a week, the not-for-profit raised more than $165,000.
![Winter Fest set to get people off couches and into theatres](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Winter Fest set to get people off couches and into theatres
No excuses for sitting at home this winter.
![Polyfest 2024 is a feast for the eyes, ears, and the stomach!](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Polyfest 2024 is a feast for the eyes, ears, and the stomach!
For 49 years the massive ASB Polyfest has showcased thousands of rangatahi with a school competition of cultural performances. Video / Kea Kids
![Watch: Students perform emotional, fierce haka for former head boy Efeso Collins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Watch: Students perform emotional, fierce haka for former head boy Efeso Collins
A crowd of more than 2000 people gathered inside the venue today to farewell Collins.
![Top kapa haka performers ready to compete this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Top kapa haka performers ready to compete this weekend
Te Matatini champions to take the stage at Mātaatua senior regionals.
![Madonna's shock on-stage tumble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Madonna's shock on-stage tumble
Madonna had a nasty fall during her Seattle concert after one of her dancers tripped.
![Taupō dancers flying high with awards and exams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Taupō dancers flying high with awards and exams
It's been a high-flying month for the crew at Dance Central Taupō.
![How a Samoan teine gets on a hot South Korean dance show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
How a Samoan teine gets on a hot South Korean dance show
Emma Huch dances for the Jam Republic crew in the South Korean hip-hop competition.
![The inside story of Wellington's subversive 70s theatre group](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The inside story of Wellington's subversive 70s theatre group
Introducing the great, romantic tragedy of New Zealand's Red Mole theatre group.
![You can't be shy when you are part of the Encore Performers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
You can't be shy when you are part of the Encore Performers
It all started with a Charleston at the War Memorial.
![Auckland Pride’s Julia Croft and Hāmiora Bailey are going beyond paradise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Auckland Pride’s Julia Croft and Hāmiora Bailey are going beyond paradise
The co-directors on Ki Tua, leadership and passing the mic.
![Award-winning play inspired by whānau adoption takes to the stage in Tamaki Makaurau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Award-winning play inspired by whānau adoption takes to the stage in Tamaki Makaurau
A Māori-kaupapa play dealing with mental illness and healing makes its Auckland debut.
![Eds Eramiha's latest acting role taking him to new heights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Eds Eramiha's latest acting role taking him to new heights
The actor on learning to fly and taking charge of your fitness goals in 2024.
![Māori in two minds over UK-based 'Hakacise'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Māori in two minds over UK-based 'Hakacise'
Kiwi PR man Richard Hillgrove runs a bootcamp inspired by the All Blacks haka.
![New kapa haka group wants to think outside the box and bring new ideas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New kapa haka group wants to think outside the box and bring new ideas
'We wanted to continue building a movement of kaupapa Māori.'