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Services to Māori and education recognised with ONZM
Heke Huata has been involved in the cultural performing arts and education for 4 decades.
My Secret Auckland: Actor and director Suzy Sampson shares her favourite places in the city
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Taupō production of The 39 Steps clears out Zony Awards
The play won eight award categories.
Obit: Kerikeri's Doug Turner remembered as man behind town's performing arts centre
Huge efforts of Kerikeri performing arts legend Doug Turner recalled
Ava's chance to shine: Meet the 10-year-old Dannevirke girl playing Annie
Ava Te Huki is starring as Annie, despite never singing or acting in front of others.
'Really was terrible': Al Pacino details alcohol struggles and road to sobriety
The award-winning actor drank heavily to cope with his rise to global fame.
Live and Let Dai: ‘Who knows how early we could have got that’
Henwood had to let go of his anger. ‘No one wanted to misdiagnose me’.
Dai Henwood has 'full funeral' for himself
An emotionally-wrought third episode sees comedian learn about letting go in Japan.
David Dallas on the importance of small music venues
David Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana Andelane
Fringe in the ‘Stings: The Bay’s ‘best little arts festival’ is back
It looks a little different this year.
'There's more to life than dreaming about becoming an All Black'
The young Black Grace stars redefining masculinity through dance.
Rutene Spooner gets serious impersonating Billy T. James
Musical comedic storytelling by a modern Māori entertainer.
Jean-Paul Sartre’s classic No Exit comes to The Globe in Palmerston North
The play asks the audience to consider what hell really is.
Review: Be More Chill a ‘high-energy' show
OPINION: It's a confident debut for Bold Theatre.
'Celebrating Ōtautahi': Christchurch’s World Buskers Festival returning
Street artists and performers will fill the streets as event confirmed for 3 more years.
NZ-bound illusionist on the ‘sliding doors moment’ that led to him touring the world
Scott Silven says much of his success comes down to being 'really lucky'.
Review: The Last Five Years a 'clever' show
Not all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.
Review: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'
It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.
And... action: Inclusive Performance Academy shines on stage and screen
TV scriptwriter Fiona McKenzie established the Academy four years ago.
‘My life has been better’: Auckland mum loses eye to cancer, finds dreams
Surgeons had to remove a woman's eye after discovering a mandarin-sized tumour.
New actors wanted for vintage play
Centre Stage Taupō is on the hunt for talent for its new production.
Circus Kumarani marks 21 years as stage for all ages and abilities
The community circus is about supporting people of all ages and abilities.
Kea Kids: Kiwi kid drummer hero dominates world competition
Reporter Georgie talks to Ashwan, a kid whose tremendous talent on the Indian tabla has scored him an incredible three medals from the World Championships of Performing Arts!
Gisborne students nab awards at Shakespeare festival
Most Promising Actor and dance awards for Gisborne students at Shakespeare festival.
Australia’s top illusionist Cosentino works his magic
Illusionist and magician Cosentino visits the NZ Herald studio to demonstrate some sleight of hand. Video / NZ Herald
'It's art, science, psychology': Australia's top illusionist demonstrates his magic
Tickets for Cosentino’s November and December shows across NZ are now available.
Brass banding Waikato families heading to nationals
Brass banding is very much a family affair in the Waikato.