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.
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.
A cumulative interactive exhibition between creative spaces around New Zealand has begun. Rebecca Fox talks to its southern initiator Benton Glassey.
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.
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.
Otago wines are getting exposure to international markets thanks to airline endorsements Rebecca Fox discovers.
Rebecca Fox talks to former Masterchef contestant Vanessa Baxter about her mission to teach children to cook.
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.
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.
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.
As Dunedin's only classical string ensemble performs its first concert in the city this year, Rebecca Fox talks to one of the recipients of Cellists of Otago's largess.
Bluff-based Dunedin poet Cilla McQueen is about to show a series of art works that might surprise and puzzle. She tells Rebecca Fox about overcoming her technology phobia.
New Zealand Ballet's production of The Wizard of Oz had its origins in calamity, but it has been born again to the delight of its choreographers and designers. They tell Rebecca Fox about the work behind the scenes.
Mixing art, science and technology can have some unexpected results. Rebecca Fox talks to two Americans hoping to help Dunedin tackle climate change issues.
Claimed to be the ''untold story everyone should know'' Everest Untold tells the story of the less well known members of Edmund Hillary's famous 1953 Everest expedition. Writer Gareth Davies tells Rebecca Fox about his fascination with the story.
Lexus Song Quest is a competition which can change the winning singers' life and two Dunedin-based students are giving it their all in the semifinals this weekend. Rebecca Fox talks to Sophie Sparrow and Harry Grigg.
Otago's farmers' market produce showed it could foot it with the best of them at the Farmer's Market New Zealand Winter Food Awards in Nelson.
Roots in Lyttelton was awarded Restaurant of the Year in the Cuisine Good Food Awards last year. Rebecca Fox attended a workshop at the International Food Design Conference in Dunedin recently where chef and co-owner Giulio Sturla shared his story.
Two New Zealand artists with flourishing careers overseas are coming home and will perform with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Rebecca Fox talks to violinist Amalia Hall, who will be conducted by Holly Mathieson.
A passion for food has brought Patricia Mazza halfway around the world. She tells Rebecca Fox why she came to the International Food Design Conference.
