Kate McGill makes theatre which tells it like it is and her new play is no exception.

The stolen works of art are worth between $350k and $400k each.

Two paintings by Gottfried Lindauer have been taken during a ram raid.

NZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.

Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.

Vietnam War is not past for author Viet Thanh Nguyen, writes Alexander Bisley.

She'll perform at the Actors' Benevolent Fund gala today at the Pop Up Globe.

This ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.

Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.

The portrait of the Auckland identity was painted in 1900.

The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.

Artists in Whanganui open their studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.

Ambitious, inclusive and inspiring dance one of Auckland Arts Festival's closing events.

The Tauranga Paradox Street Art Festival opens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The severity of the crimes being committed by youth in Christchurch is escalating.

Edo de Waart and the NZ Symphony Orchestra launch their 2017 selection of Masterworks.

Julie Zhu uncovered the secret of how Chinese migrants make new friends in New Zealand.

It could be a wet send-off at Mt Smart tonight as Adele wraps up her 15-month world tour.

A group of girls with the WOW factor are needed for our biggest stage show.

Trio Mediaeval's latest CD take listeners on a mystical Nordic tour, writers William Dart.

A visiting artist comes to Auckland with a unique perspective, writes Dionne Christian.

Loss, pain and hope run through NZ writer Bonnie Etherington's first novel.

Mahan Esfahani, the world's most in-demand harpsichordist, visits Auckland next week.

EDITORIAL: Aucklanders have a lot to be proud of with so much to do in the city.

A few words with comedian and self-proclaimed 'interested idiot' Robin Ince.

Extraordinary opera is a moving tale from our past, writes William Dart.

Rufus Wainwright dynamic duo of the divas thrills Aotea audience, writes William Dart.

Sonya Kelly presents a romantic comedy with modern love in a shrinking world at its heart.

How well do our favourite spine-chilling moments from horror films work on stage?