William Shatner's promising "100 minutes of laughter" at his upcoming Auckland show.

The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is heading to New Zealand in 2020.

The painting was created in 1918 and was unknown to the art world until recently.

Going back to school gives one of our most successful theatre companies a chance to learn.

Feminist version of Manet's Déjeuner sur l'herbe helped shape the young Split Enz stars.

Dionne Christian's picks for what to see this year at the Brisbane Festival.

Mirror artwork reflects light from both glass and bronze sides onto O'Connell St.

More than 25,000 New Zealand readers voted for their favourite books.

On the eve of their new show, Kura Forrester and Miriama McDowell talk about friendship.

Parris Goebel and her sisters are behind the new initiative: Sisters United NZ.

Author Dame Fiona Kidman talks about her latest book, This Mortal Boy. / Mark Mitchell

Art collector Milly Paris reflects on the joy of collecting.

While you're getting into the groove you might also like some Māori literature.

Italian scholars say they have discovered the earliest known work by Leonardo da Vinci.

Security footage shows a thief sneaking into an unsanctioned Banksy exhibit.

The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.

Artist talks about museum's collection for exhibition Fa'aliga: Beyond The Grass Skirt.

Classic play robust enough to stand up to global move, says theatre director Colin McColl.

The Auckland Festival of Photography runs from May 31 to June 22.

Artwork in museum storeroom is bottom half of a classic - and now worth 1000 times more.

Warhol's magazine has filed for bankruptcy and "would be folding effective immediately."

South Auckland kids say new friends, confidence and a wizard of a time make arts fun.

COMMENT: PM wants arts and culture in all areas of NZ society to create a new future.

Why art is important. Video supplied by Creative NZ

Survey shows New Zealanders love the arts - but young people don't feel creative.

Anthony Byrt on the art world's brightest young things.

Dionne Christian asks artists what 'place' means to them. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Behind the scenes look at costume department at NZ Opera's production of The Elixir of Love. / Doug Sherring

An interview with renowned author Joy Cowley after she received The Order of New Zealand at Government House in Wellington. / Mark Mitchell

Archibald winner Yvette Coppersmith gets a phone call from Jacinda Ardern after she wins Australia's most prestigious arts prize. Video / SKY NEWS