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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Contemporary Maori stories powerfully told make for a cool night out, says Dione Joseph.

A play about sex education is assured and innovative theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Ambitious drama presents illuminating fragments of the immigrant experience.

Masaaki Suzuki and his Juilliard415 ensemble transported us to Baroque wonderland.

Australian music star Sia has announced her first ever stadium dates in New Zealand.

Director Tanemahuta Gray tells Ethan Sills how Tiki Taane's music inspired his latest epic

A performance graduand faced harsh reality on his way to degree, writes Sarah Ell.

Jazz diva Dianne Reeves talks old and new with William Dart before visit to Wellington.

With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Kiwi arts council takes a 50-strong contingent to the arts festivals in Edinburgh.

Janet McAllister, the woman who's reading Auckland, visits Panmure and Glen Innes.