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New Zealand wine region joins the world’s greatest

Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, a region renowned for its exceptional wines, has proudly joined the esteemed ranks of the Great Wine Capitals of the world.

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Suddenly Last Summer

It’s a summer everyone would rather forget, but can they keep the awful events a secret?

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International Booker Prize 2023: our experts review the six shortlisted books

From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 International Booker Prize. Our academics review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 23.

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Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll

‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ is the extraordinary life story of one of the most successful musical artists in history.

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‘The Time Traveller’s Wife’ musical to open in London

A musical based on hit novel “The Time Traveller’s Wife” is coming to London’s West End.

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Cannes Film Festival 2023 kicks off with ‘all killer, no filler’ line-up

The French Riviera city of Cannes was transformed into a playground for the film industry this week as the 76th iteration of the glamorous film festival kicked off, promising splashy blockbusters, up-and-coming talent and a hint of controversy.

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Eurovision 2023: From flags to food, Liverpool embraces Ukraine

Liverpool has opened its heart to Ukraine for Eurovision 2023, flying blue and yellow flags, offering special tickets to its refugees and adopting its cuisine, in addition to putting the country centre stage in three live shows.

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NYC’s new natural history museum wing to light up in ‘Manhattanhenge’

The Natural History Museum is one of New York’s most popular attractions, but also one of the most crowded. A new wing, designed to light up when the sun shines down the city’s grid of streets, is set to add much-needed space to the setting of “Night at the Museum”.

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Julia Gutman wins Archibald Prize for portrait of singer Montaigne

Julia Gutman has won the Archibald Prize 2023.

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‘Some Like It Hot’ leads 2023 Tony nominations

Film-turned-musical “Some Like It Hot” led the nominations announced Tuesday for the 2023 Tony awards, the highest honours in American theatre, followed by “& Juliet”, “New York, New York” and “Shucked”.

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Sydney Comedy Festival 2023: Laughs Aplenty

If you’re in need of a laugh (and who isn’t) why not get off the couch and catch one of the 250 acts at the Sydney Comedy Festival?

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Doc Edge Festival announces full 2023 line-up: World premieres and VR experiences

Aotearoa’s finest documentary film festival returns in 2023 with a host of must-watch flicks. 

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‘The Phantom of the Opera’ ends Broadway run after 35 years

Musical “The Phantom of the Opera” ended a record-breaking 35-year Broadway run on Sunday when, amid predictions that the show would one day return, teary-eyed cast members took a final bow alongside its original stars.

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Don’t miss out: Tickets on sale for 2023 World of WearableArt Show: BEYOND

The World of WearableArt Show is set to return with a bang for 2023.

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Wes Anderson, Ken Loach among big names competing at Cannes Film Festival

Wes Anderson, Ken Loach, Todd Haynes and Wim Wenders are among the directors vying for the top prize at next month’s Cannes Film Festival, where Hollywood stars will also walk the red carpet on the Croisette waterfront for the premieres of their latest works.

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‘The White Lotus’ star Jennifer Coolidge and creator Mike White to headline Vivid Sydney 2023

Sydney’s most illuminating festival of the year returns in May, this time introducing its biggest program yet including a special evening with the star and creator of ‘The White Lotus’. 

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Why reading books (and magazines) is good for society, wellbeing and your career

TikTok allows video up to 10 minutes, but says surveys show almost half its users are stressed by anything longer than a minute. An Instagram video can be up to 90 seconds, but experts reckon the ideal time to maximise engagement is less than 15 seconds. Twitter doubled the length of tweets in 2017 to 280 characters, but the typical length is more like 33 characters.

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When Justine played Julia

Julia tells the ‘story’ of Australia’s first female prime minister.

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Celebrated Australian artist John Olsen dies at 95

John Olsen, one of the most celebrated artists in Australia, has passed away at the age of 95.

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Jodie Comer, Paul Mescal win acting gongs at Olivier Awards

The Olivier Awards for theatre were handed out in London on Sunday, with “My Neighbour Totoro” winning the most prizes.

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Smash hit musical ‘Wicked’ opens in Auckland

North Shore Music Theatre has brought a much-loved Broadway hit to Auckland – Wicked The Musical opens at SkyCity Theatre on Friday 31 March.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus launches first podcast featuring ‘candid conversations’ with women over 70

For her first podcast, the actress is sitting down with famous women over 70 to hear their words of wisdom. 

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7 of the world’s best fairs for art lovers

Art fairs have become a staple in the art world, offering a platform for artists, galleries and collectors to showcase and acquire works of art.

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Interactive cinema: how films could alter plotlines in real time by responding to viewers’ emotions

Most films offer exactly the same viewing experience. You sit down, the film starts, the plot unfolds and you are follow what’s happening on screen until the story concludes. It’s a linear experience. My new film, Before We Disappear – about a pair of climate activists who seek revenge on corporate perpetrators of global warming – seeks to alter that viewing experience.

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