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The TimeOut and arts team rounds up their picks of the weekend's entertainment.
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Dance company reaches for the stars
Dance company's first show in four years is a NZ success story inspired by Matariki.
Future excites champion of Pasifika
Leki Jackson-Bourke is one of those writing a new chapter in New Zealand Pasifika stories.
Maori King Tuheitia welcomed to Ratana Marae
The Maori King, Kingi Tuheitia is welcomed to Ratana Marae as centenary celebrations kick off.
The singing ghosts of The Civic past
Theatre-goers enter a labyrinth in a tribute to a city landmark.
Maori in Shakespeare draws backlash
The negative feedback, while small in number, surprised the play's director.
Movie music hits right notes
Matching films with live music is no easy feat, discovers Richard Betts.
Signature drawings from yesteryear inspire new book
A century-old autograph book has inspired a unique handmade NZ children's book.
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Revolutionary thinking needed
The value of a vibrant creative ecosystem goes far beyond the economic sphere.
Fellowship allows writers to burn bright
Playwrights David Howard and Carl Bland to share $20,000 fellowship.
Teacher starts petition to save Stage Challenge
A drama teacher has created a petition to try to save the Stage Challenge Foundation.
Merchant of Venice strikes fine balance
Pop up Globe brings robust treatment to one of Shakespeare's most controversial works.
Pop-Up Globe's Julius Caesar smart and fun
Spin doctors, skulduggery and main character killed early: Recommended.
The Slum Killings: The Queen St 'juke-box murder'
Central Auckland boarding house was home to both murderer and victim
Sir Owen Glenn gifts art centre $3m
Sir Owen Glenn is donating $3m to the restoration of Rotorua's performing arts centre
Perfect match for summer reading
Ruth Spencer matches a contemporary novel with a bunch of classics you might also like.
Your guide to the weekend and beyond
Your guide to the weekend and beyond around New Zealand.
Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs
Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Banksy comes to Auckland - and is insured for $40m
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Samoan officer wearing turban 'violated tradition'
A Sikh community leader says the incorrectly tied turban concerned him.
Tostee: Glitter girl 'looking for fight'
Gold Coast man posts on Facebook about festival goer who wore only glitter paint.
The year that was for Auckland Libraries
The most popular and most requested books for Auckland Libraries this year.
Highest Japanese honour for Helen Clark
Japan credits Helen Clark for making NZ "one of the best friends Japan could wish for".
Thrills and chills at APO year-ender
William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Celebrate Christmas.
Woman performs for people at Auckland City Mission
Ramona Rudolph performs with her poi for the clients at Auckland City Mission as they wait for their food packages and presents. / Nick Reed
William Dart picks his top 10 classical CDs of 2017
William Dart rounds up his top classical music CDs for 2017 in time for Xmas gift buying.
Crafty cross stitcher sews political message
Cross-stitchers and craft-makers: are they the new breed of political activists?
Review: Two Hearts beats full force
There's very little not to like about musical comedy Two Hearts, says Paul Simei-Barton.
Cuban, NZ artists join for hurricane relief
Friends made during art trip to NZ will help Cuban artist fundraise for devastated island.