Damien Hirst has gone from mouthy Young British Artist to global brand over the past 25 years - and become the world's richest living artist. He talks to Sean O'Hagan about money, mortality and his first retrospective

Community theatre is a thriving pastime for enthusiastic actors and diligent behind-the-scenes staff, writes Dionne Christian.

Photographer talks of bloodbath in Sicily 20 years after murder of anti-mafia judge Giovanni Falcone

At Connells Bay at the far end of Waiheke Island, John and Jo Gow are transforming bare paddocks into what they hope will be a feast for the senses.

New Zealander Christopher Bruerton is the new baritone on the block with King's Singers.

Prestigious choreographer Larry Keigwin heads Downunder to create a ballet.

Performing on stage or screen takes passion and an inner strength. Three of New Zealand's best-known performers and their daughters tell Rebecca Barry Hill how these qualities appear to run in the family.