The sculpture was parked outside Nick Smith's campaign caravan in Nelson today.

Reading The Unquiet Time good way to start thinking on NZ's big issues, writes Jim Eagles.

NZ harpist Carolyn Mills' new CD forges French-Kiwi connections, writes William Dart.

Kiwi playwright Albert Belz shares his love of comic books and graphic novels.

Devonport Library should be a major tourist attraction, writes Janet McAllister.

Lynda La Plante talks to Greg Fleming about her latest prequel, and has news for NZ fans.

Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer round up the best of recently released non fiction books.

James Robins talks to author who writes with first-hand knowledge of Colombian civil war.

A well-known artist says one of his charges was a case of "Medieval sex" role playing.

An well-known artist on sex charges says he didn't know exactly how old his students were.

A ground-breaking new programme for Maori playwrights in under way in Auckland.

Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson on his forthcoming exhibition and his return to art.

There's something about a cave that excites the imagination.

The exhibition was installed in a long narrow gallery with tukutuku panels and artworks.

Silo celebrates 20th year with an edgy re-interpretation of A Streetcar Names Desire.

Matilda the Musical is first-rate entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

The man behind one of the country's most notorious killings had artistic flair.

Winston Aldworth rounds up the latest kids' picture books for our short takes column.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei is donating 100 pianos to low-decile NZ schools.

The Kiwi songstress' eardrum has ruptured and is now infected.

A well-known artist is accused of raping and indecently assaulting four teenage girls.

A well-known artist is on trial for raping and violating four teenage girls in his studio.

An Auckland artist is on trial for the rape and indecent assault of four teen girls.

Our longest surviving and largest annual art awards mark a major milestone this year.

Artist Mark Wooller's blend of typography and topography is getting worldwide attention.

Otahuhu College art teacher's visit to Cuba leads to an unusual artistic exchange.

Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey

In town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.

Annabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.

Organisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.