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New theatre in central Christchurch despite Covid chaos
It comes as the art sector faces a challenging recovery from Covid-19.
'Dance deals with truth, not stories, just physical truth'
Joanna Mathers talks to the legendary choreographer, Twyla Tharp on the language of dance.
Art heals rifts and lives
Dione Joseph talks to indigenous artists on the role of art in a time of crisis.
RNZB dancer Kihiro Kusukami on keeping the joy in performance
"Performing makes me feel proud of my art."
Auckland events: Sport, music, arts, culture on calendar following Covid-19 lockdown
What lockdown? Auckland springs back to life with a smorgasbord of events. Video ATEED / Supplied / NZME
What lockdown? Auckland springs back to life with smorgasbord of events
Sport, arts, culture, music - it's time to have some fun after a tough start to 2020.
Uncertain future awaits arts sector
Border closures are set to hinder arts groups as they plan for the future.
Inside the mind of an aerial silks circus performer
Performing with aerial silks can be calming, but also stressful.
Covid-19: In these times we need more art for arts sake
COMMENT: Too long undervalued by a culture that put productivity and profit on a pedestal.
Karl Puschmann: Is the idea of a Labyrinth sequel magic or should it have got lost?
COMMENT: Let's hope a belated trip back into the Labyrinth doesn't get lost.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces bailout for the arts sector
PM Jacinda Ardern has announced more than $70 million for the arts sector, including a bailout package to keep national museum Te Papa afloat.
Local Focus: Totara Street embraces crowdfunding campaign
Mount Maunganui music venue faces uncertainty. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Taika Waititi and Hollywood stars join for Roald Dahl classic for charity
Award-winning NZ filmmaker Taika Waititi is making moves yet again, this time for charity.
Local Focus: Music scene hits 'a brick wall'
Gigging musicians adapt in quarantine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi actor Bruce Allpress dies aged 89
Allpress appeared in 70s TV show Close to Home, and had roles in The Piano and LOTR.
Local Focus: Toitoi's mauri stone and Jacinda's crush on Hawke's Bay
A Toitoi ceremony revealed Jacinda's crush on HB. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Creatives get creative online
Welcome home to the online art not affected by lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Auckland Fringe Review: Fetished world and a hidden gem
Auckland Fringe shows why we need to keep developing unique NZ dance and theatre voices.
Auckland Arts Festival: Two-for-one ticket deals announced
The Auckland Arts Festival just got a whole lot cheaper.
Overseas consultants review Auckland cultural hot spots
The two reviews are costing ratepayers more than $300,000.
The best bits of 2019
The TimeOut team today reveal their favourite bits of pop culture this year.
One out of the hat: Taika Waititi is our entertainment hero
He made us laugh - and think about hard things.
12 questions: Tom Sainsbury on his new character - and the one he regrets the most
Tom Sainsbury explores people's flaws for his comic character studies.
Trump honours American artists and stars
Actor Jon Voight, musician Alison Krauss and writer James Patterson honoured by Trump.
Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs
Actress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.
Local Focus: Showtime for Tauranga Arts Festival
Ten-day arts extravaganza gets under way. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi star on Luke Perry: 'he gave a great shoulder massage'
McLeod's Daughters star shares pivotal memories from her career.
'I miss you Dad': Dai Henwood mourns father Ray
"I miss you Dad, you were proud of me and that mattered a lot."
Upset mum: 'It's a family Disney on Ice show for goodness sake'
"I was absolutely shocked. Here I was feeding my new bubba & someone told me I couldn't."
12 Questions with Ahi Karunaharan: 'We need to stop and listen'
Ahi Karunaharan works across the arts as an actor, director and writer.
Six decades of service to Māori performing arts recognised
Sydney Kershaw's passion has taken him around the world for special performances.
Whoa, dude: 'Bill and Ted' star's new documentary
Alex Winter is interested in how technology can be used to both liberate and oppress.