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Earthquake strengthening message for Chch heritage owners

Why masonry buildings fail in earthquakes and the major issues that need to be considered when strengthening buildings will be part of the focus of a free public talk by one of the country’s leading structural engineers.

Shane Bosher departs Silo after 13 years

After 13 years developing contemporary performance and cultivating new audiences, Shane Bosher has announced his departure as Artistic Director of Silo, finishing his tenure in April 2014.

Local author to launch book at Upper Hutt Central Library

Upper Hutt author Cat Connor, is launching her latest book ‘Soundbyte’ at Upper Hutt’s Central Library on Friday 17 May.

Self funded NZ webseries debut draws in viewers

Just 4 weeks after the release of Episode 1, Walter Wants a Woman - a fresh comedy in bite sized pieces - has already gained over 2,500 views online.

Richard Clayderman announces NZ concerts

He never intended to be a performer - let alone become a superstar - but Richard Clayderman has outsold Bob Dylan, Coldplay, Adele, Jay Z and Lady Gaga. Today, his distinctive piano reinterpretations of familiar tunes from every era and genre are still heard in every corner of the world.

New performing arts space opens at Massey's Albany campus

A brand new performing arts space has opened at the Albany campus, and it will prove an asset to students at Massey and the wider performing arts community.

Lost Girl a new take on the Wizard of Oz

The Massey University Drama Society will celebrate 50 years with a production of Lost Girl.

MMF Music Managers Awards winners announced

The MMF New Zealand and PPNZ Music Licensing are proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Music Managers Awards.

The Edge takes Toto's 'Africa' to number one

When you think of the top of the NZ iTunes charts you think of Macklemore, PSY and whatever other artist that is so hot right now. That was until Fletch and Vaughan on The Edge, launched a campaign that saw iconic song ‘Africa’ by Toto reach Number One on the iTunes Charts yesterday.

Smokefreerockquest heats in Waikato this month

The Shift and Maori Smurfs could be the hottest new sounds on the Kiwi music scene if they hit the big time via the time-honoured pathway of Smokefreerockquest.