When not training horses or delivering cows, Robert Ashworth is one of our lead violists.

Auckland's cultural organisations are falling into line and staying quiet on the review.

City of 100 Lovers is a big-budget musical now resident show at SkyCity but will it last?

Simon Bridges fronts Indian community at Auckland's Diwali celebrations after controversial race-based comments.

In Pop-up Globe Anne Tenney makes a dramatic break from the roles that made her famous

Chamber Music New Zealand finishes 2018 on a friendly note, writes William Dart.

London-based NZ journalist Corazon Miller considers what's behind the art in Oceania show.

He appeared in Star Wars but is this the most dangerous role Jay Laga'aia has ever played?

There's power in anger, say NZ actors taking pure unbridled rage onto the stage

Tempo Dance Festival ends on emotional note as Douglas Wright's cancer battle is revealed.

Shayne Carter surprise addition to dance work by acclaimed choreographer Moss Patterson.

News in brief: Fashion on show; school success; aggravated robbery; council acquires land

Auckland set for Vegas-style theatre as blockbuster show opens at SkyCity.

It's a pint-sized theatre in a basement, yet it influences what we see on stage and screen

Dane Mitchell, NZ's artist at the 2019 Venice Biennale, conjures images out of air.

Your guide to what is happening in the Whanganui region this week.

From chamber music to a visit from William "Captain Kirk" Shatner, it's on this weekend.

An international brewery criticised for naming its beer "Māori Tears" has apologised.

Spanish singer dominated opera stages in the years after Callas.

"Does the brewer take pride in thinking of Māori who are crying?"

Cellist Johannes Moser's performance is one of the highlights of 2018 concert year.

PM's Awards for Literary Achievement winners pioneers of new frontiers in local writing.

Bach's retelling of the Passion of Christ is as powerful as ever in APO's hands.

Art and food create an "edible mandala" for Auckland Artweek.

Welcome to the economics of the art world.

Fleeing suburban life in Canberra, an Aussie teen went out for an adventure.

Auckland youth charity welcomes donation from Australian superstar Tim Minchin.

Author Matt Suddain talks to Graham Norton about Creativity, Kiwiness and his new novel.

Oceania exhibition celebrating Cook's first voyage likely to build interest.

West Auckland grandmother and master artist Lailoko Keakea gets Ponsonby gallery show.