Arts & Books Editor, NZ Herald
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Let's hear it for the boy; Auckland's giant new kid in town
There's a stride in the humongous lad's step but where, exactly, is he headed?
Chocoholics, look no further than Hinge & Co
Plates of perfection worth driving south for, especially for chocoholics.
Students to revisit 400-year-old case
A possible miscarriage of justice highlighted by Shakespeare gets second hearing.
Aucklanders urged to be pART of saving city gallery
As Auckland Art Gallery struggles with funding, high-profile campaign starts to save it.
The singing ghosts of The Civic past
Theatre-goers enter a labyrinth in a tribute to a city landmark.
Banksy phenomenon to hit Auckland
Auckland show for Banksy, the unknown artist whose political street art rules the world.
Time to shine
As the Portage Ceramic Awards begin, an exhibition honours pioneering NZ female potters.
Sharing tales and talent
The now annual Auckland Arts Festival gets a revamp which includes a new music precinct.
Auckland's biggest laser light show planned
Auckland could get its biggest laser light show for the opening ceremony of the World Masters Games
Watch: Sculptures bring island walk to life
NZ Herald Focus: One of New Zealand's biggest outdoor sculpture events on Waiheke Island.
Waiheke Island sculpture trail features art on grand scale
Waiheke Island will once again welcome New Zealand's most prestigious sculpture exhibition.
Funny and flippant festive treat
In 2008, the Basement Theatre staged its first Christmas production to raise money for airconditioning. The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
Movies and fine dining in west Auckland
It's a long way from Hollywood to Henderson, but it's about to get a taste of movie-making magic like nothing it - or the rest of New Zealand - has seen before.
Paint the town red with Auckland Artweek
More than 1000 artists, in 100 venues across Auckland, want you to join them for Artweek.
History painted on Kingsland walls
Street Art - Now and Then reveals the true-life story behind the development of graffiti art in Auckland.
Barbarian stalks the Kiwi stage again
Two of NZ theatre's fiercest female voices, Hayley Sproull and Jo Randerson, to be heard in Auckland.
Exclusive sneak peek of Auckland Theatre Company's new home
It's been described as looking like a glass jewel box and it's about to become a jewel in the crown of the Auckland arts scene: it's