From comedy to science fiction, there are few topics acclaimed New Zealand playwright Stephen Sinclair hasn't brought to the stage.

Carl Goldie, born Kim Sim, was the first New Zealander to be convicted for art forgery.

Not only are performers putting their best feet forward for Te Matatini 2017 - but several are using it as a chance to progress their education by earning NCEA credits and even tertiary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Te Matatini life member who was one of the stars of the national kapa haka festival the last time it was held in Hawke's Bay is

TENT PITCHED: Green Party MP Marama Davidson is camping at the Westshore Holiday Park for two nights due to the accommodation shortage

There is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister takes a theatrical trip to the supermarket.

This is a dance show worth rushing to be part of, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Taika Waititi says he is "really happy and proud" to be chosen as New Zealander of the Year.

Power passed from female to female in ancient Native American society run by maternal elite, genetic analysis reveals.

COMMENT: Dan Carter has given us an example of how to 'fess up, say sorry and come out still on top.

COMMENT: Today we mourn but let's also look forward to a new Christchurch as it becomes our most beautiful city.

JS210217NADGOTIT017.JPG. CELEBRATIONS: Hundertwasser supporters, from left, Andrew Garrett, Ben Pittman, Helen Whittaker and Barry

GRAND ARENA: The Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings during its transformation as Kahungunu Park, venue for Te Matatini 2017

An Auckland artist says materials stolen from her art installation at a festival over the weekend were "sacred" to her. "I know to

Te Matatini - the meaning of it says it all. "The many faces". It was bestowed upon what had started out back in 1972 as simply

The component parts of Carl Bland's surreal mystery play present a cornucopia of theatrical delights.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra launched its main New Zealand Herald Premier series with John Rimmer's Vulcan, a fanfare it commissioned 18 years ago.

Violinist Chloe Hanslip will play Mozart her own way on her beloved 1737 Guarneri del Gesu instrument.

It's a dance show where the audience gets to move, too.

Leading Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell has created a cool new way of supporting his favourite charities - arty wraps for fridges.

The stage show fans of horror films must see.

He's a seasoned professional but for actor Te Kohe Tuhaka, his latest role is something of a debut.

Kiwi songstress Anika Moa has tied the knot with partner Natasha Utting in Auckland today.

Waipukurau's Mt Vernon is up for sale for the first time since it was built in 1853 - ending a 164-year history with the Harding family. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

It was the inspiration for one of Pink Floyd's most famous lines: "Hey, teacher! Leave those kids alone" and key to the writing of The Wall album.

Look closely at Lianne Edwards' art and you'll recognise everyday objects transformed into art with a conscience.

Comment: New ways of teaching have some merits, but many flaws.

Summer Shakespeare As You Like It is a good time, but a long one.

A Māori-themed online gambling game has been withdrawn by its Czech creators after protests that it breached Māori intellectual property.