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'Deeply dark and murderous': The world's bloodiest ballet premieres in NZ
Choreographer Alice Topp takes on Macbeth, Shakespeare's twisted psychological thriller.
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This show comes with a content warning: Don't watch it on an empty stomach
'I start frying onions about 20 minutes in, so if you’re hungry, it might be rough.'
How an accident turned Fonotī Pati Umaga into a voice for disabled artists
The musician and disability advocate puts 'dark years' behind him in new stage show.
The world of Poirot: Inside the dressing room with Cameron Rhodes
'He’s described as having a rapid mincing gait, as if he’s got 10 cents between his butt.'
The Pope and the 'Princess': Auckland tenor's run-in with Vatican security
"I don’t think I can eat pizza here any more."
Paris Jackson gets candid on addiction struggle
Michael Jackson's daughter has been praised for her bravery.
From Christchurch to Carnegie Hall: The Kiwi voice behind the King’s Singers’ enduring legacy
Chris Bruerton became the first non-UK member in the group’s 50-year history.
Local legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year Honours
Dame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.
New Year Honours 2026: The full list
The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.
Shy support worker to burlesque star: How the stage helped Napier woman to love her body
'Don’t try to change yourself. You’re given this body for a reason, you’ve got to own it.'
Lawmaker sues to stop Trump from adding name to Kennedy Centre
Representative Joyce Beatty says she was muted on the call when she opposed the change.
Trump renames Kennedy Centre after himself as board backs change
Kennedy family members say Congress must approve any change to the centre's name.
Trump renames Kennedy arts centre after himself
Democrat Joyce Beatty says she was muted and the renaming was not unanimous.
On The Up: From primary school dream to 50-year dance legacy for two best friends
'When we were 10 years old, we started to talk about opening our own school.'
Watch: Christchurch school blows away audience with Kiwi song medley
Students sang a te reo Māori version of Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over.
‘I know how to create a world’: The Nutcracker designer Tracy Grant Lord's magic touch
From chocolate fish to gumboots, it's a very Kiwi kind of Christmas.
Special festival celebrates kapa haka performers with intellectual disabilities
Six kapa haka groups performed at Lake Karapiro’s Sir Don Rowlands Centre.
Shortland Street's Marianne Infante on the pleasure - and pain - of being a new mum
'It is the most empowering, beautiful and exhausting labour of love.'
Performer injured at Cirque du Soleil Auckland show
A performer at Cirque du Soleil’s Auckland show suffered a fall and was stretchered off stage today. Video / Supplied
'Rough landing': Performer falls during Cirque du Soleil Auckland show
The man was stretchered off stage and the show at Spark Arena stopped for half an hour.
'Like using a water pistol to put out a bush fire': Actor Cohen Holloway on living with brain cancer
Told he had six months to live, the star is still defying the odds.
Curtain up: Waikato Regional Theatre nears opening
The first shows, including the opening night, have been announced.
From ashes to action: Mitai Māori Village vows show will go on after fire
About 50 firefighters battled for hours to stop the blaze spreading through the site.
'You'll feel our pride rising': Young kapa haka stars ready for national stage
Sixty-two schools from 17 regions will perform over five days in Tauranga.
Watch: I tried to join Cirque Du Soleil
Former Olympians are among the athletes dazzling Auckland crowds this week.
Cirque Du Soleil's Corteo: A look at the life of a circus performer
Herald entertainment journalist Mitchell Hageman attempts the Cyr wheel with expert Justin Buss. Video / Cameron Pitney
On The Up: Chosen for 'her smile' - Teen model proves she's got the WOW factor
The 19-year-old made her debut at this year’s World of WearableArt show.
Who’s playing where this summer? Your guide to 2025’s biggest gigs across Aotearoa
Grammy winners, pop icons and rock legends all set for New Zealand shows.
Society Insider: Kiwi heiress marries into world’s 40th richest family at star-studded Venice wedding
Plus, what’s Peter Gordon been up to since Homeland closed?
Raybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an email
The original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.