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

Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.

When life gets too down and dirty, you want Sandra Pankhurst to appear.

Russian diva and tenor husband with APO are sure to be magic night.

Award-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.

New dance work captures the mythology surrounding orchids, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Greg Fleming on the new Colin Harrison, Paul Cleave, Lynda La Plante and Tess Gerritsen

North Shore cobbler dies 10 days after winning prestigious South African literary award

Modern masters find inspiration in early music, writes William Dart.

Assured storytelling from Wellington playwright explores identity, writes Janet McAllister

The Play That Goes Wrong does - nearly - everything right, writes Roger Hall.

One of NZ's most successful hip hop dance outfits looks to the future, says Raewyn Whyte

Ten minute portrait artists wow crowds in central Auckland.

An Afghan refugee wants to share the wealth of his culture through art.

Artweek tours show institutions can be more like art galleries than we imagine.

Pop-up Globe could become an absolutely huge export for New Zealand, says industry exec.

NZ's first museum gallery dedicated to telling youth about WWI opens at Auckland Museum.

Raglan mezzo Sarah Court gave one of the season's most memorable performances.

Work by Limbs, our first full-time contemporary dance company, stands the test of time.

Pushing boundaries, breaking rules and innovating, APO's New Directions was fantastic.

Artweek Auckland coincides with October school holidays, perfect for artistic day trips.

Andy Leleisi'uao's grit and determination have served him well through a 25-year career.

Tempo Dance Festival opens in fine style with performance where anxiety becomes art.

Imani Winds is not a weather system but a musical quintet storming classical concert halls

An incident that changed NZ race relations forever is remembered in new documentary play.

Voices NZ Chamber Choir's WWI commemoration a powerful experience, writes William Dart.

Stage adaptation of Joy Cowley's Mrs Wishy Washy is perfect school holiday entertainment.