Stories from the heart
Stories from the heart
The scariest moment in Kali Kopae’s life came when she stood on stage portraying the terrible domestic violence stories of three women in front of those women, she tells Rebecca Fox.
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Echoes of past performances
Echoes of past performances
In celebrating its 50th year, the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is paying tribute to its history and never more so than in its latest concert, Rebecca Fox discovers.
Coffee hit depends on your genes
Coffee hit depends on your genes
The outlook for coffee drinkers looks brighter: not only has it been cleared of its carcinogenic status, people may be able to blame their DNA for their habit or lack of it, discovers Rebecca Fox.
The artist as ringmaster
The artist as ringmaster
Most artists produce work which is curated into an exhibition but not Blaine Western. He tells Rebecca Fox why he chose to take on a curator’s role for his latest exhibition.
From art school to award finals
From art school to award finals
Six Otago-based artists are in the running for New Zealand’s top contemporary art award, including recent graduate Craig Freeborn. Rebecca Fox looks at the Wallace Art Award finalists.
Staging a comeback
Staging a comeback
She may have given up the bright lights for the ‘‘granny nanny thing’’, but stage veteran Lynda Milligan has discovered she still has what it takes.
Dunedin a literary city bar none
Dunedin a literary city bar none
Rebecca Fox discovers why the city is a hotbed of poetry.
Poets share their journeys
Poets share their journeys
Three poets will pass on their knowledge at the New Zealand Young Writers Festival in Dunedin next week. They tell Rebecca Fox about their journey.
US now biggest NZ wine customer
US now biggest NZ wine customer
Rebecca Fox looks at the New Zealand Winegrowers’ annual report.
Set for 'one of the toughest' ballets
Set for 'one of the toughest' ballets
Mayu Tanigaito and Daniel Gaudiello will take the lead roles of Giselle and Count Albrecht in the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Dunedin performance of Giselle. The pair talk to Rebecca Fox about the...
Break from the 'bubble' brings benefits
Break from the 'bubble' brings benefits
International dancer, teacher and choreographer Ethan Stiefel swapped leggings and dance shoes for leather and a motorbike recently. He tells Rebecca Fox about life after the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Violinist living his dream
Violinist living his dream
He is concertmaster of one of the world’s top orchestras and has a penchant for traditional Jewish folk music. Rebecca Fox talks to violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley on the eve of his visit to Dunedin.
Collaborative art project to grow as it goes
Collaborative art project to grow as it goes
A cumulative interactive exhibition between creative spaces around New Zealand has begun. Rebecca Fox talks to its southern initiator Benton Glassey.
Time is of the essence
Time is of the essence
For many people time feels like the enemy — there is never enough of it. Rebecca Fox talks to Kevin Karney, who believes people are too driven by time.
Making connections to see what unfolds
Making connections to see what unfolds
Material rejected or destined for the rubbish will be repurposed as part of an exhibition with a difference at Dunedin Public Art Gallery. Rebecca Fox talks to those behind the concept.
Central Otago wines take off
Central Otago wines take off
Otago wines are getting exposure to international markets thanks to airline endorsements Rebecca Fox discovers.
Lifetime cooking lessons
Lessons for a lifetime of cooking
Rebecca Fox talks to former Masterchef contestant Vanessa Baxter about her mission to teach children to cook.
Migrating south
Migrating south
New Zealand's outdoor lifestyle and scenery is drawing Samuel Jacobs back to the country to play with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The French horn musician tells Rebecca Fox about his Kiwi connections.
Born to play
Born to play
Playing for the Queen when he was just 13 rates as one of Julian Bliss' top experiences. He tells Rebecca Fox he is looking forward to his visit to Dunedin with the NZTrio.
Shine a light
Shine a light
Artist Hannah Kidd hates being the centre of attention but is more than happy for her work to take centre stage. She tells Rebecca Fox about her latest exhibition.