Brian Falkner's Machines of War is a gripping read with equal parts fact and fiction.

Brilliant steampunk adventure a worthy successor to Harry Potter, says Dionne Christian.

Short takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.

The City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.

NZ children are spoiled for choice when it comes to great local books, say award judges.

It's New Zealand history in a way you've never seen it before.

There was thoughtful, almost curatorial programming afoot in Takacs Quartet's concert.

William Dart finds himself longing for the Kronos Quartet to channel Jimi Hendrix.

Musical champions the communities of Dominion Rd, writes Dionne Christian.

Art collector, philanthropist Dame Rosie Horton tells Paul Little about the year that was.

Focusing on the skills of cartoonists, exhibition celebrates the art of cartoon portraits.

The Middle-earth saga continues for Tolkien artist Alan Lee, he tells Stephen Jewell.

The man behind the weekly Kropotkin cryptic crossword shares his secrets.

Government cut art funds that will make their communities stronger and more prosperous.

NZ composer Leonie Holmes' evocative childhood scene Frond opens the NZSO in concert.

Indian Ink theatre celebrates its 20th birthday with a revival of its most awarded play.

On a quest to visit every library in Auckland, Janet McAllister visits Papatoetoe.

Never judge a book by its cover doesn't apply at awards to find NZ's best-looking books.

Silo theatre comedy a good old-fashioned battle royal of egos, writes Dionne Christian

NZ street artists making their mark worldwide find new canvases all over the country.

He was a long-serving member of the Order of New Zealand.

Finding meaning in creativity led one woman to leave the finance industry for the streets.

A Greek icon fell and a plane swung into the gallery wall during the 2016 Kaikoura quake.

Next generation composers and musicians showcased in NZSO classical concert.

True life story finds fun and offers depth for those who seek it, writes Janet McAllister.

Janet McAllister continues her quest to visit every one of Auckland Council's libraries.

Two authors and an artist nominated in the NZ children's book awards discuss their work.

Meet the Hamilton author and illustrator whose first book marks a first for New Zealand.

An opportunistic thief stole the valuable painting as the owner was moving house.

Jekyll and Hyde is theatre like you've probably never seen before, writes Dionne Christian