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'The best I've ever been': Stan Walker announces one-night Auckland show
The Auckland concert marks the singer's first New Zealand show in six years.
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What makes World of Wearable Art so unique to Kiwis? We asked the superfans
Meet the fans who keep coming back for Wellington’s most spectacular night.
Balloon Dog: A tale of attitudes towards outsiders
'It is relevant to things that are happening in New Zealand today,' says Jacob Rajan.
'Being at Tamararo is being at home': 74th Tamararo celebrates kapa haka and connection
Waihīrere defended their title at Tamararo, securing a spot at Te Matatini 2027.
Comedian Stephen K Amos: 'I hear all the time that the world is too woke'
Don't try telling him what he can or can't say.
From MAFS to Mean Girls: The Kiwi stars of cult musical Heathers spill the tea
Roll out your plaid and croquet mallets because the bitches are back.
Tamararo 2026: What to know about the senior kapa haka festival in Gisborne this weekend
The 73rd Tamararo contest will involve 17 kapa haka groups in action across two days.
Triggar Happy: How a homeless sharemilker became a Kiwi country rock star
'When it all boils down to it, you only lose when you quit,' the Ōtorohanga musician says.
The Napier club out to bring light to the blues
The Hawke's Bay Blues Club launches at Paisley Stage on Wednesday, May 6.
On The Up: The drama school that's empowered hundreds of teens every year for 35 years
'What we teach is a vital antidote to everything that’s happening in the world.'
Property Insider: Where the St James Theatre project is at, how $15m council funds are protected
OPINION: The building's restoration project is planned to result in a 2028 reopening.
Actor Mark Wright shares personal story behind poignant return to Gallipoli
In today's tumultuous times, the Anzac legacy is more relevant than ever.
ZM's Hayley Sproull on dating for the first time in 15 years - while flatting with her parents
She's turning turned dating dramas into comedy gold for her new stand-up show.
‘Living my little girl dream’: Rotorua musician takes the leap and goes solo
She resisted 'cheating' on a life saying get a 'real job'.
24 hours in Brisbane: Best art and culture for the time-starved
Lover of the arts but short on time? Varsha Anjali explores what Brisbane has to offer.
Blown it? Kaumātua group stripped of kapa haka win over saxophone use
Ngāti Rangiwewehi Pakeke say they told organisers they would be using the instrument.
Ruby Tui's autobiography brought to life with ballet show
Ruby Tui gave her blessing to the show, inspired by her 2022 book Straight Up.
Why Young Rock's Stacey Leilua turned her back on Hollywood
The Auckland actor reckons everything she needs is right here in Aotearoa.
The Glasshouse Theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre
The new theatre is expected to attract 300,000 visitors annually. Video / Sam Muller Media
Six Te Arawa kapa haka teams book spots for Te Matatini 2027
Newcomers Te Whare Haka o Te Puku will debut on the national stage.
‘Live performance keeps me alive’: Why Jordan Luck won’t leave the stage
The Exponents are set to play to about 40,000 fans at Auckland Domain.
From leap of faith to class of 1996: Te Arawa greats hit kapa haka stage again
The iwi has the reigning Te Matatini champion and runner-up teams.
Dai Henwood to host Comedy Festival galas as Christchurch returns to lineup
Henwood is among the 150 Kiwi and international performers at this year’s festival.
‘Make something that you would bleed for’: Good Charlotte on NZ golf and going the distance
The Madden boys on being ‘better than ever’, and why they love New Zealand.
‘I know I’m good enough to be great’: Hunt for the Wilderpeople star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
The Auckland actor shares about growing up te ao Māori and her first stage role.
Lorde strips down during concert for enthusiastic Aussie fans
The Kiwi singer has received rave comments for her recent performances.
'People who gravitate to the theatre tend to be the weirdos': Top playwright mentors Kiwi talent
Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens takes the best of Kiwi talent under his wing.
Kiwi actors star in Heathers the Musical
Performers from Auckland and Tauranga land lead roles after tough audition process.
Fern Sutherland: Searching for love in the age of disposability
'I know how it feels to have a partner hold a mirror to my face and not like what I see'.
Lip-sync storm: Mariah Carey roasted for phonetic Italian singing
Viewers said the 'We Belong Together' singer’s stiff performance was distracting.