It's an expensive exercise for Kapa haka teams to get themselves onto the stage at Te Matatini - organisers say they want to help more with that cost as well as becoming an autonomous business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Who says you need to be on land to see a show in the Auckland Fringe Festival?
The Pop-up Globe reminds us the Bard knew a thing or two about entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.
Te Matatini is a favoured attraction not only among Kiwi's, but tourists are planning their holidays so they can join in the festivities of the world's biggest Kapa Haka event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Can't understand Te Reo? Hakarongo Mai will help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Some disappointment from local teams but Wetine Mita-Ngatai named best male group leader
COMMENT: On a road trip to settle his youngest son into university and as he prepares for an empty nest, Andrew Dickens is proud of his country - and his boys.
Forget the musical Cats, here's a genuine cat show where the feline stars are centre stage if they want
American cars have taken Hawera by storm. The festivities included drag races up a main street. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Doug Tamaki was co-owner of Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua.
Disappointment with one CD turns to delight for William Dart who is alerted to a composer most of us should get to hear.
Auckland Arts Festival is producing five community-based projects where participation is the focus
APO TO give first performance of composer Christopher Rouse's 2005 Oboe Concerto outside the United States.
Legendary Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell is in New Zealand. Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson went to meet him.
Ray Chan is the APO's first conducting fellow, one of the orchestra's many initiatives to bring music to more Aucklanders
Dionne Christian talks to the artist behind a giant installation at Te Tuhi gallery
US author Laurie Frankel tells Jennifer Dann how she didn't have to look far for the idea behind her latest novel
Aucklanders will be the first in the world to see a ground-breaking artwork which brings Antarctica's icebergs to town.
The woman who read Auckland, Janet McAllister, visits the Mangere Bridge and Onehunga libraries.
Te Matatini performers Tauira Mai Tawhiti treat themselves to a voyage on Te Matau a Māui around Hawkes Bay to help them relax post-performance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A $5 million dollar proposal to build a state-of-the-art tourist information centre has been approved by Tauranga City Council, but in a digital age could there have been a different way of supporting tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The last-surviving member of the trio of women who created the Tino Rangatiratanga flag speaks out about that important time in New Zealand's history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From comedy to science fiction, there are few topics acclaimed New Zealand playwright Stephen Sinclair hasn't brought to the stage.
Carl Goldie, born Kim Sim, was the first New Zealander to be convicted for art forgery.
Not only are performers putting their best feet forward for Te Matatini 2017 - but several are using it as a chance to progress their education by earning NCEA credits and even tertiary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A Te Matatini life member who was one of the stars of the national kapa haka festival the last time it was held in Hawke's Bay is
TENT PITCHED: Green Party MP Marama Davidson is camping at the Westshore Holiday Park for two nights due to the accommodation shortage
There is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The
Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister takes a theatrical trip to the supermarket.
This is a dance show worth rushing to be part of, writes Raewyn Whyte.
Taika Waititi says he is "really happy and proud" to be chosen as New Zealander of the Year.
Organisers of an annual festival to showcase Japanese culture in Auckland has banned cosplay maids - saying they are "too sexy" for the family event.
Students at Otaki's Te Kura-ā-Iwi O Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, study NCEA, and tertiary papers at the same time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.