It's time for the Rest is History, where we look back at the news of the week, in the past! On the 29th of September 1862 the first ever professional opera performance in New Zealand took place at the Royal Princess Theatre in Dunedin.
It marked the beginning of a tumultuous love affair between New Zealand and opera that continues to this day. To sing the highs and lows of this story kiwi concert and opera bass Martin Snell speaks with Karyn from Munich, Germany.
Kiwi opera performer Martin Snell (right) on stage in Europe Photo: Supplied
