COMMENT: St Patrick's Day proves it is possible to honour two homelands, says Terry Dunleavy.

Chamber Music New Zealand's 2017 season gets off to an exciting start, writes William Dart.

The Auckland Writers Festival is now so big, it's moving some events to a spiegeltent.

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Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.

A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.

The 42nd ASB Polyfest kicks off in Manukau this morning.

European early music group L'Arpeggiata blend old and new music, writes William Dart.

"There was always a soundtrack in my head," says Richard O'Brien, "even as a kid."

La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Trolls, dancing and cake make Peer Gynt absurd, smart and funny, says Janet McAllister.

The storm clouds swirling above the open roof of the Pop-up Globe seemed to hold a mirror to the wild passions unleashed in the staging of Othello.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

Tonight's session of the light show Power Plant has been cancelled as the rain and wind show no sign of easing.

After powering on last night organisers of Auckland Art Festival's Power Plant will make a call on tonight's event at about 4pm.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

A German violinist selects favourites for fans while a US composer makes musical magic.

iD is heart-stopping spectacle and circus at its most modern, writes Dione Joseph.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister has a mixed night out at the fringe festival.

Rare cache of paintings by famous NZ painter Frances Hodgkins surface in England

Linda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

For the first time, our 49-year-old book awards will get an international judge.

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.

Andrew Gunn's first play was an award-winner; expectations are high for his next.

A couple in Auckland is considering legal action against The Original Gypsy Fair for allegedly exploiting the gypsy culture for commercial gain.

Art lover Warwick Brown joins the art collectors auctioning modern NZ masterpieces.

Dramatic battles recall the 'original immersive theatre'.

A transgender athlete has been selected for this month's Australian International.

How a simple grain defines us.

An ex-New Zealand owned painting by Mark Rothko is expected to fetch millions next week.