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William Dart review: Le comte Ory at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
OPINION: The key to NZ Opera’s sparkling Le comte Ory lies with conductor Brad Cohen.
Why a visit to Buckingham Palace was a grounding experience for NZ opera star and model
NZ opera star Isabella Moore didn't let rain dampen the big day.
'I’m thrilled Māori is spoken regularly': Dame Kiri reflects on changing NZ
Kiwi opera star reflects on her life in music as her 80th birthday nears.
Review: Festival Opera’s Romeo and Juliet an unforgettable experience
One of the joys was seeing young opera performers supporting professionals.
Young Kiwi star lands lead role in huge international production
While many were enjoying the summer, Tayla Alexander was preparing for a lead role.
Review: New Zealand Opera School chapel service
This sublime and difficult oratorio by J.F. Haydn was sung entirely in Latin.
Phantom from the opera: Andrew Lloyd Webber conducts exorcism in London home
The Phantom of the Opera composer summoned a priest to his Belgravia address.
'Opera boot camp' to celebrate 30th anniversary
Young singers will be put through their paces at the NZ Opera School in Whanganui.
The best culture feuds: 10 duos that went from magic to mayhem
Hall and Oates aren't the only famous duo to fall out.
Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.
William Dart review: Ieremia brings classic to present-day South Pacific
There is so much to admire in Neil Ieremia’s production of (m)Orpheus.
Classic Greek tragedy opera revived with Māori, Pacific twist
(m)Orpheus production to feature Māori and Pacific Island influences.
From lockdown duet to multi-million dollar deal for Kiwi singer
Tayla Alexander never dreamed the duet could land her a multi-million dollar deal.
Hamilton opera student to sing in Australian comp semi-finals
Samoan tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono takes part in the Australian Singing Competition.
Specialists brought in to help opera house
Work is being carried out in the theatre after a review highlighted safety concerns.
Sir James Wallace case: Top institutions distance themselves from sex offender
Organisations scramble to remove links to disgraced former rich-lister and philanthropist.
Waikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera House
The six students will audition as part of a new degree.
William Dart review: Cosi fan Tutte at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
This opera has always been tricky territory with its sexual politics.
'I’m still a little girl from NZ': Inside the private life and amazing career of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Encounters with the famous, kissing Paul Holmes, an intriguing husband and a new NZ life.
Paul Potts at NZ's 'biggest party' - 3800 at sit-down Ellerslie dinner
Two families put money aside for five years to mark the massive business milestone.
Paul Potts to star in 50 Golden Years of Musicals NZ tour
The popular musical production will see performances from Britain's Got Talent winner.
Hall swept away by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
William Dart reviews the latest APO concert Il Trovatore.
Go behind the scenes at Wellington's St James Theatre before it reopens tonight
After years of painstaking work, the theatre has been returned to its former glory.
Author cites governorship issues in NZ Opera resignations
Witi Ihimaera, one of three board members who resigned, speaks on their decision.
They're back, this time with music: 'Unruly tourists' to be turned into stage show
The so-called "unruly tourists" are set to grace the stage through the NZO.
Global tenor star joins fight to save Auckland church
The church site is a prime spot for apartments.