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He made it big in the dotcom era, now he’s making music for Ukraine
NZ software engineer turns composer to write a symphony for Ukraine.
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Classic takeaway shop poster inspires new wave of Kiwi creativity - and cleaner beaches.
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An occasional series exploring the influences that shape our lives.
Three’s a crowd: After 23 years, NZ musician prepares for final concerts with trio he founded
“I think the trio’s in a really good space."
2025 orchestra highlights: Bums-on-seats productions and exciting collaborations
Richard Betts continues his preview of what we can expect this year.
Never mind the lockets: Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery exhibition rocks Te Papa
Before Vivienne Westwood became synonymous with punk-era fashion, she designed jewellery.
2025 orchestra highlights: Star soloists & world premieres but a worrying omission
Richard Betts runs the ruler over the 2025 orchestral year.
Will the real Jesus please stand up?
After 2000 years, there are as many questions around Jesus and who he really was as ever.
Tim Bray’s groundbreaking contribution to children’s theatre will be much missed
Tim Bray has inspired thousands of NZ children, including my own.
Whare cry: Historic meeting house comes home from the UK
After 132 years away, a whare with links to the Pink and White Terraces awaits its return.
RNZ host hangs up his headphones after 44 years
William Dart has hosted New Horizons since 1980, its debut marked by a Listener cover.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: Christmas Edition
Music that sleighs: Top songs for a classical Christmas playlist.
Immersive audio tour Encounter reveals hidden Chinese Wellington history
Cadence Chung & Jamie Yee on exploring immigrant stories and confronting racism.
Honouring Taki Rua: A timely look at Māori theatre’s revolutionary past
Film boasts a treasure trove of cultural icons & an inspiring story of self-determination.
Top choral conductor returns to Auckland for the festive season
Performances of choral greats mean it's starting to sound a lot like Christmas.
Music: Magnificent releases of classic works by NZ-based artists
Two local classical releases make for joyful listening.
Gretchen Albrecht: The grande dame of NZ art on her legacy - and ‘selling her children’
Gretchen Albrecht knew at age 12 she wanted to be an artist; at 81, she’s ‘still here'.
Accordion virtuoso Grayson Masefield on why biceps and baroque go together
World champion accordionist visits NZ for International Tango Day.
The art of letting go: How museums decide what to keep and what to cull
Curators face tough decisions on what to keep, what to let go.
Pasifika artist Leki Jackson-Bourke: ‘Not all brown boys were made to play for the All Blacks’
One of our most exciting Pasifika artists takes on a new role.
Soprano Anna Leese sings Sings Barber’s Knoxville, evoking childhood summers
Opera star Anna Leese tackles Barber and Mahler in Christchurch performance.
Mahi toi: A phenomenal new survey of Māori art
A comprehensive survey of Māori art is presented in a richly illustrated new book.
Not all that jazz: Wynton Marsalis’s violin concerto gets its NZ debut
Jazz great Wynton Marsalis has a solid side hustle as a classical composer.
High hopes for art tourism as Whanganui’s Sarjeant Gallery reopens after lengthy closure
Whanganui’s Sarjeant Gallery reopens with a new wing more reflective of its place.
The musical side hustle of one of NZ’s favourite writers - and how Taupō fuels it
A fantabulous life: Donovan Bixley on music and stories, community and creativity.
Star violinist Christian Tetzlaff breathes life into Elgar and Bach
Christian Tetzlaff says Germans never played Elgar, now it's his favourite music to play.
Singer Deborah Wai Kapohe takes on Gershwin classic with a Kiwi connection
Deborah Wai Kapohe gets ready to jazz up Porgy & Bess.
Royal New Zealand Ballet: A Dream Awakened
RNZB and Queensland Ballet take A Midsummer Night’s Dream around NZ.
Tale o’ Swift: Scottish harpist makes third visit to NZ
Scottish harpist Esther Swift shares stories of community, desire and life.
The Bigger Picture: Wherever you are, happy Diwali
Get ready to celebrate the "festival of light."
History composed: Musical first for te reo Māori
Takerei Komene’s groundbreaking te reo Māori mass to be performed.
From ballet to the ring: Rebecca Jensen slips into dance and wrestling
They might be polls apart, but dance and wrestling are inspiring one NZ creative.
Young composer’s big debut shares her music on NZTrio tour
Rising composer Eva Bedggood’s new work features in NZTrio’s national tour.
Nailing it: Acclaimed NZ dancer on building a double life
Ross McCormack goes from building site to waltzing with Benedict Cumberbatch in a weekend.