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EntertainmentSeptember 18

Slice n’ dice

It was a blessed relief to play "Marvel's Wolverine" and discover . . . it’s not bad!
Hayden Meikle
Slice n’ dice
Slice n’ dice
ChristchurchSeptember 16

Kings of Leon to headline Christchurch music festival

Australasia's biggest music festival returns to Christchurch for its 11th year in February, with Calvin Harris and Kings of Leon topping a bill that promises to serve up something for everyone.
Kings of Leon to headline Christchurch music festival
Kings of Leon to headline Christchurch music festival
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EntertainmentSeptember 16

Art Seen

Miranda Joseph and Peata Larkin's exhibition at Milford Gallery forms a trans-Pacific discussion between two tradition-inspired series of works.
James Dignan
Art Seen
Art Seen
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EntertainmentSeptember 16

Response to Town Belt part of Robert Burns Fellow’s work

“Teetering on the very edge” is how poet, film maker, and artist Rachel O’Neill describes the arts in Otago and New Zealand. The 2026 Robert Burns Fellow is very grateful to have a year resourced to create — to write and collaborate.
Rebecca Fox
Response to Town Belt part of Robert Burns Fellow’s work
Response to Town Belt part of Robert Burns Fellow’s work
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EntertainmentSeptember 16

Gala performance brings back stars of stage to celebrate anniversary

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 60th with a gala performance featuring pianist Michael Houstoun and Jonathan Lemalu.
Rebecca Fox
Gala performance brings back stars of stage to celebrate anniversary
Gala performance brings back stars of stage to celebrate anniversary
EntertainmentSeptember 15

Jean Smart, Matthew Rhys make history at Emmys

WATCH▶️: Jean Smart has won her fifth Emmy Award for portraying a tenacious stand-up comic, while Matthew Rhys became the first person to win two lead acting honours at the same ceremony.
Reuters
Jean Smart, Matthew Rhys make history at Emmys
Jean Smart, Matthew Rhys make history at Emmys
EntertainmentSeptember 11

Lively accompaniment

The excellent Star Wars: Zero Company is here to remind us that the setting can still be a whole lot of fun.
Ben Allan
Lively accompaniment
Lively accompaniment
EntertainmentSeptember 10

New local play explores what Shakespeare didn’t

Desdemona and Emilia are best friends. Unfortunately, their husbands are both difficult to deal with.
Brenda Harwood
New local play explores what Shakespeare didn’t
New local play explores what Shakespeare didn’t
EntertainmentSeptember 10

NZTrio adds extra musicians for spring tour

Leading New Zealand chamber music group NZTrio is adding a violist and double bassist to their line-up this spring for a series of performances celebrating the return of warm weather.
NZTrio adds extra musicians for spring tour
NZTrio adds extra musicians for spring tour
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