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.

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.

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

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.

It's one of the world's most prestigious music competitions and it happens right here.

Conductor Masaaki Suzuki tells William Dart he can't live without daily rice or music.

French pianist's latest release is more than just greatest hits, writes William Dart

The rhythms and patterns are strong in the RNZ Ballet's latest show, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Play about dire state of sex education in NZ could lead to change, says theatre director.

Pop-culture community 'buzzing' as Armageddon prepares to invade the Bay of Plenty.

Books editor Dionne Christian wraps up the highlights of the Auckland writers festival.

A new play spans 150 years to explores the intricacies of the Kiwi-Indian experience.

The plates on the getaway car used in the smash-and-grab art theft were tampered with.

Shortland Street script producer tells Sarah Daniell it all starts with words.

Ethan Sills discovers the Shortland Street cast still find the comedy in the drama.

Artist Dan Tippett is a maestro of the spray can.

Narrow Neck swimmer Nicholas Tarling was a pioneer in Asian studies at a time of change.

An opportunity for local artists to combine creativity and conservation is unveiled today.

Pianist Michael Houstoun is a man with a musical mission, writes William Dart.

Catherine Chidgey was years into writing her fourth novel but tore it up and started again

Harry Potter fans are in for a treat at this weekend's Auckland Writers Festival.

A teacher is learning Maori language and customs to take back to her students in Europe.

The naming of award-winning authors begins the Auckland Writers Festival for 2017.