Scholarship in memory of lawyer continues legacy of generosity five years after her death.

Acclaimed writer Minette Walters swaps crime for history to craft gripping true life tale

Sarah Ell talks to New Zealand's own ghosthunter and scopes out Auckland's scariest sites.

Touring show Magicians has picked an NZ director with more than a few tricks up her sleeve

Comedian Dave Fane gets serious about his latest role, playing Martin Luther King.

NZ pianist Michael Houstoun makes a stylish French connection, writes William Dart.

Amanda Billing shows us how to put a floral spin on a usually spooky fete.

Auckland Arts Festival brings magic to The Civic with return of a favourite comedy act.

Seasoned authors are on good form while a Wellington novelist's debut pleases.

Blind artist plans to take her work to Parliament to give MPs an insight into her life.

A photo baring a nipple has been removed from a Levin exhibition.

Theatrical magic set to continue as creatives join forces for new theatre venture.

A true tale from the Otago goldfields provides an entertaining setup for the psychic rush.

An artist who once slept rough on Auckland's streets receives top Pacific award.

Trade Me apologises for 'black face' auction.

Christchurch has added 19 pieces to its outdoor art collection in the past eight years.

Real-life ghostly encounters and chilling stories from NZ's past inspire horror theatre.

APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.

Jessica Townsend is adjusting to her new life as a literary sensation.

Costume department can take it easy with Red Speedo.

Philip Pullman tells Dionne Christian about his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua.

A rare 233-year-old Handel manuscript has been discovered in the Bay of Plenty.

A radical take-down of the mad world we live In is compelling opera, writes William Dart.

Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.

Zimbabwean New Zealander Stanley Makuwe's short play packs a punch, says Janet McAllister.

Laughton Kora talks about the importance of helping kids build firm foundations for life.

Kiwi in London creates traditional Maori cloak with help of mother via Skype and Facebook.

A choir signals the start of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Future-focus for Wellington's 31st NZ Festival stars with voyage of remembrance.

Choreographer who didn't visit here until recently has turned iconic NZ film into a ballet