LifestyleWorld of WearableArt 2014The World of WearbleArt is underway in Wellington. The gallery features a selection of images from this years event.26 Sep 11:57 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Don GiovanniFrom the start, New Zealand Opera's Don Giovanni presented the mix of tragedy and comedy stipulated in the opera's description as "dramma giocoso" (playful drama).19 Sep 05:00 PM
Entertainment12 Questions: Michael HurstMichael Hurst, ONZM — actor, director, stage and screen veteran — is starring in Trees Beneath the Lake at Auckland’s Maidment Theatre.15 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Opera's seductive Don GiovanniAuckland opera audiences have become accustomed to having Verdi and Puccini presented through the eyes of female directors from across the Tasman.05 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDon Giovanni: A villain admired and vilifiedGoethe was outraged by the suggestion that Mozart merely composed Don Giovanni "as if it were a piece of cake or biscuits stirred together out of eggs, flour and sugar!"05 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSpectacular tour de forceThousands of Kiwis will witness the dazzling performers in Cirque du Soleil's Totem in its five-week Auckland season.23 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Swirling mood changes captured wellAfter the disappointment of the NZ Symphony Orchestra's last visit, its Friday concert was a welcome return to form, writes William Dart.17 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi vocal coach honoured in tribute concertStars of stage and screen will fly in to pay tribute to the modest Kiwi vocal coach and mentor who helped put them on the map.10 Aug 03:10 AM
EntertainmentDigital Winds blow fierce but too longWith a cast of 25, a live band, dancers and video projections, The Tautai of Digital Winds presents a truly epic piece of community-based theatre.06 Aug 04:45 PM
EntertainmentBallet review: High five to fantastic flights of fancyJohan Kobborg's Les Lutins, still in classical mode, cavorts and struts its sweetly saucy stuff to the live virtuoso violin of Benjamin Baker and Michael Pansters on piano.31 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentYoung Kiwi piano star heads to Big AppleRising Kiwi piano star Sylvia Jiang will soon be the toast of New York - but not before she wows Kerikeri.28 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAnnie comes to the CivicClaire McCall talks to an Auckland teen about her starring role as orphan Annie.07 Jun 08:00 PM
EntertainmentLove story with a differenceDozens of dancers, music and a couple of young lovers - the ballet's come to town.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan this logo help save city's arts hub?First it was the Aotea Centre, then The Edge. Now the organisation is changing again. But can a new name and logo bring more big entertainment acts to Auckland?15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Can NZ sustain two arts festivals?Until now, the two NZ festivals have co-existed - Auckland on the odd years, Wellington the even. But from 2016, Auckland goes annual for the first time, writes Brian Rudman.13 May 09:30 PM
EntertainmentKids mix it up all month and moreDionne Christian previews May's big fat helping of music for Auckland's children.02 May 04:15 PM
EntertainmentAuditions for von Trapps openAlmost 600 children were at The Civic in Auckland to vie for the roles of the von Trapp kids in the Lloyd Webber production.26 Apr 05:05 AM
TravelIndia: Drama is everywhereIndian Ink Theatre's Jacob Rajan returns to Southern India and is thrilled by his company's historic first.02 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentDisney on Ice returns to NZWhat's a bit Dumpy, a bit Grumpy but has a real Buzz about it?31 Mar 03:15 PM
