Unexpected encounters launched across Auckland from our leading Asian artists.

Karen Joy Fowler's books surprise because, says the writer, why do the same old thing?

The Auckland Writers Festival has its most diverse line-up yet, finds Renee Liang.

New Zealander Luke Willis Thompson a contender for the high-profile Turner Art Prize.

Everyday moves create strangely familiar always beautiful performance, says Raewyn Whyte.

The TimeOut and Arts teams share their weekend picks.

Phantasm mixes music and scholarship to create art - but first their instruments need rest

It's called "social choreography" and it puts the extraordinary into everyday dance.

It's April but NZSO concert sees one of the year's best performances, says William Dart.

Creativity and imagination make for a gift of a school holiday show.

One sensed justifiable pride when APO CEO announced Enigma concert had drawn a full house.

Here and Now festival shows plenty of potential, writes Ethan Sills

People can help save the Waitakere Ranges' dieback-threatened kauri - by avoiding them.

Want to age creatively? Maybe you need to start dancing in supermarket aisles.

Former till jockey Richard Betts sings the praises of bricks and mortar music shops.

Chris Riddell tells the difference between drawing for children and satirising politics.

The ins and outs of the scrum

Janet McAllister sees a gentle Maori fantasy drama part of season of plays by new artists.

NZ surgeon considered father of plastic surgery honoured in a new piece of classical music

WEiRdO's Waylon Edwards wants production to tackle subject without taking sides.

Pippi Longstocking brings many fun moments for kids wanting school holiday theatre fun.

COMMENT: Why do the arts always lose out in our sports-obsessed country?

Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.

APO's international commission a first time success, writes William Dart

Dr Michelle "Nanogirl" Dickinson's cookbook is the new essential for kiwi kitchens.

Artist's first major interview since taking his former gallerist and friend to court.

New breed of male comedians is giving macho swaggering and degrading put-downs big swerve.

The artwork is one of an edition 600 of "Girl with Balloon".

Professional Maori woman says she's been the subject of racism while shopping.

Dionne Christian talks to the organisers of social events and shows for all party people.