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![Couple say school's 5.5m 'tower of terror' destroys home's privacy, value](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Couple say school's 5.5m 'tower of terror' destroys home's privacy, value
Adults and children alike can be spotted staring into the couple's windows at all hours.
![Over 120 girls and 20 boys turn out for Matilda auditions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Over 120 girls and 20 boys turn out for Matilda auditions
New Zealand’s most “revolting children” turned out in their droves yesterday to contest roles in Matilda The Musical, being performed at the Bruce Mason Centre later this year. Video / Jason Oxenham
![Heartfelt play pulls inspiration from real events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Heartfelt play pulls inspiration from real events
One Way Out pulls inspiration from real events and a time in Emily Costello’s life.
![Councillors consider ownership of Stratford's castle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Councillors consider ownership of Stratford's castle
Stratford on Stage has been operating out of The Castle for over three decades.
![Spy: Gloss star Peter Elliott returns to 1990 (and Kiwi audiences)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Spy: Gloss star Peter Elliott returns to 1990 (and Kiwi audiences)
The actor discusses the return of Rex Redfern and going back to the boom years.
![TV adverts highlight growing up in Aotearoa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
TV adverts highlight growing up in Aotearoa
Māori play features whānau, aroha and the world of advertising.
![Review: Happy family show will sweep you away to a magical land](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Review: Happy family show will sweep you away to a magical land
It's a fast-moving, tightly directed pantomime.
![Little festival with big heart on in the ‘Stings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Little festival with big heart on in the ‘Stings
Check out the free shows, on every day from Wednesday to Sunday.
![Canoeing for Beginners: What would you do to get your hands on some money?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.
![Pop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Pop-up Globe revived, seeking funds to repay some of $1m owed
The revival has riled some, who ask how it could carry on while in liquidation.
![Whanganui costume collection preserving our history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whanganui costume collection preserving our history
People don't realise just how extensive the collection is or how widely it’s used
![Māori in Queenstown create play to support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Māori in Queenstown create play to support whānau who’ve lost loved ones to suicide
A small community of Māori living in Tāhuna, Queenstown has organised a stage play, Toa, to connect and support whānau who may be grieving loved ones. Video / Te Ao Māori News
![Inside billionaires' mega-makeover for $39.3m mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Inside billionaires' mega-makeover for $39.3m mansion
Faux British country/Camelot style gone as the changes bring more moody, minimalist flair.
![Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Frank Kitts Park playground saved from being turned into patch of grass
The revamp will cost the Wellington City Council $7 million.
![Liz Wylie: 'My love Kōwhai Park'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Liz Wylie: 'My love Kōwhai Park'
I'm loving sharing my memories and making new ones with my grandchildren.
![Review: Show has all the ingredients for a great night’s entertainment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Review: Show has all the ingredients for a great night’s entertainment
The cast of 38 did not miss a beat.
![Witi Ihimaera: Going back to school at 79](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Witi Ihimaera: Going back to school at 79
Witi Ihimaera talks with award-winning author Shilo Kino about going back to school.
![Music, laughter and love remembered ahead of '8 Scott Ave' opening night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.
!['Joy our region needs': Free show takes audience on heart-warming adventure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Joy our region needs': Free show takes audience on heart-warming adventure
The show follows a worm on its adventure to rescue its mother.
![Northland news in brief: Lotto win; and Cyclone Gabrielle relief funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Northland news in brief: Lotto win; and Cyclone Gabrielle relief funding
News snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.
![Shot Bro: Seminar on real-life fight with depression heads to Marton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Shot Bro: Seminar on real-life fight with depression heads to Marton
"It will inspire our community."