PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherJulia Croft: 'I'm a big believer in running away'The theatre-maker, performer and teacher talks to Elisabeth Easther.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandUncle Fester role inspires actor to shave head for cancer charityPetra Rasmussen is shaving her hair off to raise money for people with cancer.08 Apr 01:04 AM
TravelWhere I'd rather be: Clocking in at Sydney's theatre districtIt's back to work in Sydney, for busy thespians and hospitality workers.03 Apr 02:10 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Digital pivot captures the magic of live theatreThe disrupted Auckland Arts Festival still managed to pull off a move to digital.24 Mar 10:30 PM
EntertainmentTop NZ actor on tragic loss of his wife and struggling to find workThe acting great says "things went a bit haywire" after his beloved wife's death.19 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentChess the Musical announces all-star Kiwi castStellar Kiwi cast announced for Chess the Musical, coming soon to Auckland.16 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherBen Crowder: 'Working in theatre requires a certain devil-may-care madness'The co-founder of the innovative theatre company Nightsong talks to Elisabeth Easther.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMP: 'A teacher said I would be just another Māori with six babies to six different dads'ACT MP and other Kiwi women confront bias ahead of International Women's Day.05 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Cabaret carries on after Pride Festival dims the lightsReview: Sirens of the Silver Screen and Bad Guy make up for a reduced festival21 Feb 02:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: ATC back with poignant modern comedyREVIEW: Grand Horizons is the best Auckland Theatre Company show in years.18 Feb 04:06 AM
EntertainmentShow will go on: Green light for theatre opening night despite Covid red lightDirector of Grand Horizons hopes the play will be a welcome escape from the pandemic.28 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTributes pour in for groundbreaking actor Sidney PoitierPoitier was the first black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance.08 Jan 01:36 AM
EntertainmentOscar-winning Hollywood icon dies at 94Before Poitier, Hollywood rarely even attempted to tell a black person's story.07 Jan 06:24 PM
EntertainmentShrek-tacular stage show set to wow Kiwi audiencesProducer says Kiwi fans young and old will be "blown away" by Broadway hit.11 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTraffic light move welcome but too late for arts sector this yearArtists are welcoming the certainty that comes with the move to the traffic light system.01 Dec 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherAlice Canton: 'Theatre can enable people to hear and see things through a different lens'The actor, writer, director was encouraged to be creative from a young age.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReturn of 'the moments in between': Reconnecting in a post-lockdown cityUK post-lockdown lethargy is dubbed HOGO - the Hassle of Going Out. Will Auckland follow?27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherMatthias Luafutu: 'Acting was escapism'Award-winning actor Matthias Luafutu gets candid about challenges and healing.22 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival hopes to return 'generosity' to artistsThe festival hopes for no Covid interruptions following cancellations the past two years.18 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe Young Ones: From Downstage groupies to theatre royaltyAt the end of an era, Colin McColl and Ginette McDonald mark 55 years of friendship.05 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandFilm costume and prop studio in Paraparaumu excelling"We have quite a wide variety of work," says Paraparaumu design company.01 Nov 02:31 AM
EntertainmentNZ stunt pro says lessons needed from Alec Baldwin shooting'Just don't know how you could get over it': Kiwi actor says US movie shooting a shock.27 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandCapital culture: Action-packed line-up of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts revealedThe festival will kick off in February 2022.14 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBolshoi performer crushed to death on stage in front of crowdInvestigators 'probing' circumstances surrounding the death of 37-year-old Yevgeny Kulesh.11 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Actor's path from Gisborne to the worldTe Ao o Hinepehinga's mum is the secret to her acting success.30 Sep 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumVideoThe lost cinemas of Auckland cityAuckland City was once considered the “Golden Mile of Theatres” in New Zealand and once was home to 29 screens in the main centre. Video / Murray ThompsonWatch13 Sep 02:21 AM
Entertainment'Level 2 is no different to level 4': Arts community calls for more Govt fundingThere are fears many will leave the arts if extra funding is not put in place.10 Sep 12:13 AM
EntertainmentLocal Focus: Two tickets for the price of oneNew companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandArts festival gets $300k payout after theatre delay put programme at riskThe flagship event for Wellington will go ahead despite St James theatre remaining closed.04 Aug 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherAnapela Polata'ivao: 'I want to tell stories about the human condition'Anapela Polataivao is an actor, writer, director with numerous awards under her belt.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delayCouncil documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.30 Jul 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuK-Pop Academy stars Northland talentFive Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTheatre review: Here and Now Festival returns for 13th yearYang/Young and Fleshies 2.0 are the two very different works on offer this year27 Jul 01:23 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Aliens invade Bay of PlentyA group of youngsters produce their own theatrical play. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Jul 09:52 PM
