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The iconic festival is back for its 34th year, with more than 800 artists and 160 events.

Ben Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.

Sia's not hiding from the truth as she opens about why she chose to get liposuction again.

Veteran Māori contemporary dancer and choreographer Taiaroa Royal in US colab.

Dirty Laundry aims to shed some light on the craziness of the pandemic.

Māori play features whānau, aroha and the world of advertising.

Actor and storyteller from Ngāti Porou and Te Whānau ā Apanui recognised.

It's a fast-moving, tightly directed pantomime.

Mana whenua blessed the site today with no protesters in attendance.

Toti makes final appeal to save the historic building.

Check out the free shows, on every day from Wednesday to Sunday.

The Little Theatre’s end-of-year production is very loosely based on a famous news story.

Blue Eyes will run at the Playhouse Theatre in Hastings from November 2.

Upu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.

Hamiltonians urged to embrace their inner weirdness for a unique festival.

With her having performed the show over 50 times, it will soon be made into a film.

Where else can you see BMX, basketball and balancing acts take to the stage?

The artists are all at the top of their game.

Huata was instrumental in pioneering Māori performing arts education and industry in NZ.

Audience-interactive musical a hit.

The concept of Ko Au: Malosi is to show joy, strength and hope through dance.

News snippets from the Far North.

Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.

In demand across Europe, opera singer Madison Nonoa is back home to perform in (m)Orpheus. Video / NZ Opera

There have been inquiries about hosting birthday parties and weddings in the theatre.

'At some point, there will be something!'

Award-winning actor and dancer Jacob Dombroski doesn’t let anything hold him back! Kea Kids News reporter Rosie talks to Jacob about his latest show, and how he deals with bullies and tough times.

OPINION: Twitter's reaction may surprise you.

He wants this festival to be accessible to everyone, "irrespective of their bank balance".