1 When were you last embarrassed? I'm embarrassed all the time. I've thought about it quite often and wonder if it's a form of depression

Soak up Waiheke's creativity, writes Dionne Christian.

Aucklanders get their first glimpse of the new Whoa! Studios today.

Huge touring exhibition is an art world highlight for 2017, writes T.J.McNamara.

William Dart chooses his favourite classical CDs of 2016.

William Dart previews the concert highlights of 2017.

Our reviewers look at the highs and lows in Auckland theatre, 2016.

Waiheke Island will once again welcome New Zealand's most prestigious sculpture exhibition.

Craft, design and architecture are booming and a new gallery is needed to keep up with this growth.

The Kiwi stars of Moana took it upon themselves to keep Disney true to the film's Polynesian roots - sometimes risking their jobs to do it.

12 Questions: Shortland Street star JJ Fong has made a steamy impression on the long-running Kiwi soap - but there's much more to her talents than just acting.

Audience hear legend's sincere acceptance - by letter.

Greg Fleming reviews Ben Sanders' second American-based novel Marshall's Law

Northcote College students see their research displayed at Auckland Museum.

Grab your cape and mask, one Auckland school is seeking a principal who is 'like Batman'.

Tim Finn has created an engaging score for a hit Aussie musical.

Weekend's pick for 2016's NZ book of the year.

Anthony Horowitz has penned his first original novel for adults in more than a decade.

When Auckland Choral presents its annual Messiah, Bianca Andrew will sing some of the oratorio's most powerful arias.

A Roald Dahl classic comes to the Auckland stage.

Peter Simpson picks 2016's best art books.

Dionne Christian reviews the latest kids' chapter books and points out some of 2016's best.

Catherine Smith savours some of 2016's best food books.

Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer pick 2016's best non-fiction books.

Kids books for Christmas reviewed.

Siobhan Harvey reviews recent poetry books and picks favourites from the year.

Auckland's acting community recognises outstanding achievements at annual awards.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest crop of crime fiction and points out some of the year's best reads.

Sunday's German Christmas concert triumphantly signed off another successful year for Bach Musica NZ.

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