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One last time - in the studio for Kim Hill’s final show

Ex-Saturday Morning producer Chris Bourke on Kim Hill's memorable moments.

Classical: Bach's Christmas Oratorio a challenging gift for singers

Countertenor Stephen Diaz explains why JS Bach challenges singers.

NZ film producer honoured with lifetime achievement award

Recognition from NZ's screen producers is a far cry from Robin Scholes' early days.

Pioneering choir Viva Voce puts Grease on summer loving Christmas concert bill

Do choral music fans works also want to hear Grease? Viva Voce choir thinks so.

Haere rā, Jonty: Acclaimed dancer Sir Jon Trimmer left a magical legacy

Trimmer’s dance so embedded into RNZB’s DNA that the idea of not seeing him hurt.

Kim Hill signs off: 'It’s good to leave before they throw you out'

Ahead of her final show, Kim Hill looks back, reluctantly, on nearly 40 years on air.

Kim Hill: Salute to the mischief-making, biggest brain in radio

Kim Hill has never shied away from exposing morons as morons.

Preview: Orchestra drums up interest with Two Concertos and Pieces of Wood

Coffee cans, tin plates and clock coils make for banging orchestral beats.

Arty parties: The directors of our major arts’ festivals put their stamp on 2024 programmes

Creative directors on why they chose the shows they did - and life after Covid.

A battle to save a mosaic highlights the lack of protection for artworks in public places

"With so many works at risk and disappearing at speed, we knew there was a need for this."

Auckland Theatre Company’s 2024 season: West End hits, brass bands and Peter Pan

The company’s eight plays in 2024 are a trip around the world – and through time.

New York designer Eddie Opara loves to blow people’s minds with his designs

‘I do the big stuff.’

Royal NZ Ballet announces Swan Lake in next year’s line-up

Other major fan favourites are also back on tour for the 2024 season.

Fasitua Amosa: From Angry Samoan to Pasifika theatre

‘Young Rock’ sitcom star and Shakespearean actor turns to directing.

More and more New Zealanders are discovering the joys – and health benefits – of social Latin dancing

Does a form of foreign street dance offer a different paradigm for how we socialise?

Hona Black’s first book tackled metaphors; his second tackles humour

"For me, speaking and teaching te reo Māori is the strongest form of activism."

Behind the scenes of World of Wearable Art: How it’s put together

Garment wranglers, riggers, models and designers about putting it all together.

Kiwi artist’s illustrations highlight cultural history of plants from Qur’ān

“It doesn’t matter what creed or ­religion you are, botanical art crosses all boundaries.”