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.

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

Assured storytelling from Wellington playwright explores identity, writes Janet McAllister

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

Ten minute portrait artists wow crowds in central Auckland.

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

Tom's Marvellous Imagination is a little gem for holiday fun, says Elisabeth Easther.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Interactive Hamlet video game stage show comes to Auckland for school holidays.

The faces of life on the streets.

Harry Potter, Hairy Maclary, Wimpy Kid, David Walliams and Treehouse series still tops.

The APO German Masters show how music can bring unity to Europe, writes William Dart.

Walking the streets with an iPhone to capture the face of the homeless.

Violinist and baroque band give Mendelssohn a memorable makeover, writes William Dart.

NZ music star Tina Cross goes to prison to use the power of song to fight family violence

Graham Hepburn rounds up the latest teen reads released in New Zealand.

Performer dance through life's anxieties premieres at Tempo Dance Festival.

Remuera church puts in place strict security for chance to see rare McCahon painting.

Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father is an elegant remembrance.