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Set to stun - 237 | Regional News

Set to stun

Meet family circus act The Fabelinskys this New Zealand Fringe Festival in a fabulous and breathtaking comedy-drama set in a travelling circus in the 1890s.

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Wellington Silver Screeners: Vincent Ward - 237 | Regional News

Wellington Silver Screeners: Vincent Ward

Vincent Ward is one of Aotearoa’s filmmaking heavyweights, with titles the likes of Map of the Human Heart and What Dreams May Come in his oeuvre. I had the honour of hearing some of his stories.

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He shoots… he scores!  - 237 | Regional News

He shoots… he scores!

We sat down with rising football star Joaquin Hollis, who has been selected as one of just 10 players under the age of 10 to represent New Zealand at the prestigious Barcelona Academy World Cup.

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Toe-tapping, heart-warming - 237 | Regional News

Toe-tapping, heart-warming

Known for their tight harmonies, engaging stage presence, and capacity to build a genuine connection with audiences, American family band The Petersens are heading our way for the first time.

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The world in other ways - 237 | Regional News

The world in other ways

Glimpse Aotearoa in the Japanese style of ukiyo-e at Alistair McDonald’s newest showcase Auckland in the Style of Hiroshige at Exhibitions Gallery from the 13th of February to the 8th of March.

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Va-va-voom - 237 | Regional News

Va-va-voom

Get heart eyes and belly butterflies this Valentine’s Day at Heart Throb – The Breakup Drag Show at Ivy Bar and Cabaret. This drag show isn’t just for the lovers, but for the heartbroken and villains too.

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