Ashley Hayward: The Jumbo’s icon — and WundaBar Pilates instructor
She works late. A few weeks ago, on a Saturday night, Ashley Hayward was “in the pocket” onstage…
British porn star faces Bali deportation after studio raid
Police and immigration officials said so far they could not find any evidence the group had made pornographic…
On The Up: Havelock North K Studio of Dance production to reflect on half a century of memories
K Studio of Dance in Havelock North are celebrating half a century of dance by showcasing favourite excerpts…
Long-standing Napier massage studio closes owing almost $200,000 in taxes
It is understood to have been shut for weeks. Hawke’s Bay Today has contacted the owner for comment.…
On The Up: Napier family opens pounamu carving studio in city centre
“With the studio, we aim to provide an opportunity for people to come in and make your own,”…
Benee opens up on new album, Kiwi roots and finding home in LA
Benee’s life in LA has been an epic, inspiring blur, where she’s surrounded by others also chasing their…
Never too old to dance: Inside an Auckland ballet class for seniors in their 80s and 90s
In the Auckland ballet world, Valerie Murray is well-known as the teacher who founded the South Auckland Ballet…
Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley’s cause of death officially revealed as head trauma
The fall in September forced Frehley to cancel multiple concerts. A September 26 post on the guitarist’s official…
Squid Games: Kiwi Chris Williams was kidnapped in Tanzania. Now he’s been ‘imprisoned’ on Netflix for a chance to win millions
The Gisborne graphic designer survived an intense kidnapping ordeal six years ago, where four men forced him and…
Auckland animation company Anim Studio put into liquidation with $1.7m tax debt
It said large animation or film projects are typically structured into stand-alone companies. Anim Studio was responsible for…
Les Mills New Zealand unveils new wellness studio as post-Covid growth flattens out
“We know group fitness is one of the most powerful ways to build connection and community in our…
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery sue Chinese AI firm as Hollywood’s copyright battles spread
Walt Disney Co., Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday sued a Chinese artificial intelligence firm called…