Te Puhi recalls with depth and pathos an iconic moment in our history, writes Dione Joseph

Early performances in the Pacific Dance Festival show vibrant heritage, says Raewyn Whyte.

Local celebrations of the life of James Joyce attract international attention.

A 290-year-old cello can prove popular in airports, says cellist Daniel Muller-Schott.

The movie Wonder Woman raises ethical questions about the views of its Israeli star

Cannabis was a major talking point at a GP conference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ruapehu's mayoress Phyl Cameron returns to theatre where she was assaulted.

The energy of early rock and roll powers through Million Dollar Quartet.

Conductor Rita Paczian and her Bach Musica NZ deliver magical music, writes William Dart.

Auckland's theatre community gets Matariki off to a shining start, writes Dione Joseph.

Ioana Cristina Goicea wins the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Dawn celebration today for the launch of Matariki Festival 2017.

The woman who read Auckland visits Leys Institute in Ponsonby and Parnell Library.

Dominic Hoey is not your usual breakout author, writes Ethan Sills.

Women too wild to make it into official histories spotlighted, writes Dionne Christian.

Debut YA novel tackles the tough topic of self-harm, writes Dionne Christian

Photographer Mirjam van Sabben will join hundreds in Auckland trying for the perfect shot.

West Side Story's tale of love and rivalry has endured, writes Stephen Jewell.

Thirty minutes of steam punking, layer upon layer. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Musical based on our favourite TV ad jingles is nostalgic fun, writes Janet McAllister.

Two young singers tackle challenging Bach in a concert to nourish the soul.

Wanting something for the kids to read? Finalists in our children's book awards are named

APO scales some of music's loftiest heights during its Mountain King, writes William Dart.

Music fans around the world can enjoy the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Suyeon Kang's CD is a timely reminder of the Michael Hill violin competition legacy.

Dean Hewison has written a truly authentic NZ musical from "songs" some of us love to hate

Catherine Bennetto knew she'd write a book; now she's compared to the Bridget Jones series

Award-winning writer and composer receives $100,000 to write a history of NZ's composers.

The eye-catching piece of art took five days and 40 litres of paint to complete.

The NZSO's Pathetique concert unleashed a panorama of emotions, writes William Dart.