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Canoeing for Beginners: What would you do to get your hands on some money?
The Little Theatre’s end-of-year production is very loosely based on a famous news story.
Sinatra fans will love this cabaret-style play
Blue Eyes will run at the Playhouse Theatre in Hastings from November 2.
Review: Upu brings poetry to beautiful life
Upu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.
Hamilton's 'misfits' come out of the shadows for Festival of Weird
Hamiltonians urged to embrace their inner weirdness for a unique festival.
Morgana O'Reilly's one-woman sell-out show
With her having performed the show over 50 times, it will soon be made into a film.
360 Allstars wow the crowd at Auckland's Civic Theatre
Where else can you see BMX, basketball and balancing acts take to the stage?
Strong, female-led stories front and centre of Arts Festival
The artists are all at the top of their game.
Tihei: Celebrating 40 year of performing arts
Huata was instrumental in pioneering Māori performing arts education and industry in NZ.
Review: Magical production takes to the stage for school holidays
Audience-interactive musical a hit.
Ko Au: Malosi a unique fusion of dance, music and spoken word
The concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.
Far North news in brief: Treasure Island panto, highway roadworks and stormwater work
News snippets from the Far North.
Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.
Canvas: Behind the scenes of NZ Opera's latest production
In demand across Europe, opera singer Madison Nonoa is back home to perform in (m)Orpheus. Video / NZ Opera
Plan devised for future of NZ’s oldest provincial theatre
There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.
Ginger Spice confirms Spice Girls comeback after false Glastonbury rumours
'At some point, there will be something!'
Kea Kids News: Exclusive interview with trailblazing artist Jacob Dombroski
Award-winning actor and dancer Jacob Dombroski doesn’t let anything hold him back! Kea Kids News reporter Rosie talks to Jacob about his latest show, and how he deals with bullies and tough times.
What women really think about the Lizzo scandal
OPINION: Twitter's reaction may surprise you.
12 Questions: Tauranga Arts Festival’s Shane Bosher
He wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".
'No matter how near death you might be, there's a warmth. How quickly it turns'
Talking life and death with intensive care specialist David Galler, star of a new play.
Government pledges $15m for restoration of Auckland's historic St James Theatre
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Carmel Sepuloni announced on Saturday, July 23 that the Government would do its part to support the restoration and revival of the nationally significant and historic Queen St theatre. Video / Supplied / Aja Lethaby
From Tūrangi to the big stage
"Highly respected" arts figure appointed leader of NZ Dance Company.
Review: Cirque du Soleil Crystal’s unexpected star
Adrenaline-inducing and gasp-worthy are only two reasons to see the show.
Tina Turner credited David Bowie with saving her career
'In 1983 David Bowie did something very special and significant for me.'
Māori performing arts companies combine forces for open day
Te Pou Theatre and The Dust Palace encourage young people to attend.
Kapa haka event hoping for something in Budget
Hopes are high that Te Matatini will receive a funding boost from Budget 2023.
Autaia: Rangatahi set to shine in Haka Theatre showcase
Autaia celebrates the richness, diversity, and importance of ngā toi Māori (Māori arts).
Review: Tauranga’s Jekyll & Hyde The Musical a feast for the ears
Review: Tauranga Musical Theatre's 'Jekyll & Hyde The Musical' is a feast for the ears.
Music, laughter and love remembered ahead of '8 Scott Ave' opening night
Watching '8 Scott Ave: The Sequel' will be extra-special for a Rotorua man and his family.
Review: Was The Unruly Tourists opera worth all the controversy?
Here are some of the best performances and productions.
'Joy our region needs': Free show takes audience on heart-warming adventure
The show follows a worm on its adventure to rescue its mother.
Global phenomenon to perform throughout country
The first Britain's Got Talent winner ever will be touring New Zealand.
Northland news in brief: Lotto win; and Cyclone Gabrielle relief funding
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.