Author Lotta Dann talks about her book Mrs D goes within and her struggle with alcoholism.

A performance graduand faced harsh reality on his way to degree, writes Sarah Ell.

Kiwi arts council takes a 50-strong contingent to the arts festivals in Edinburgh.

Janet McAllister, the woman who's reading Auckland, visits Panmure and Glen Innes.

There's something to shout about at Auckland Art Gallery, writes TJ McNamara.

With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.

Conductor Masaaki Suzuki tells William Dart he can't live without daily rice or music.

French pianist's latest release is more than just greatest hits, writes William Dart

Books editor Dionne Christian wraps up the highlights of the Auckland writers festival.

A new play spans 150 years to explores the intricacies of the Kiwi-Indian experience.

Visiting horn player leads the APO in elegant performance, writes William Dart.

Graffiti artist Dan Tippett on how he got into scene and influences on his work

Artist Dan Tippett is a maestro of the spray can.

Warwick Brown sold the collection to free up space and capital to continue collecting

An opportunity for local artists to combine creativity and conservation is unveiled today.

Pianist Michael Houstoun is a man with a musical mission, writes William Dart.

Catherine Chidgey was years into writing her fourth novel but tore it up and started again

The winner of the Ockham New Zealand Book award prize will pocket $50,000.

Blair Strang heads back to the 90s with his latest project. He talks to Dionne Christian.

With no formal training, Rob Tucker is an outsider artist but he's making global inroads.

Italy gets taste of New Zealand as Lisa Reihana's art opens at Venice Art Biennale.

A new Selected Poems marks Ian Wedde as one of our finest poets

Our first Pasifika African play is a powerful coming-of-age tale, writes Dione Joseph.

Rhana Devenport talks frocks and funding with Kim Knight.

"Spoken word fills a gap which doesn't necessarily exist in other spaces."

Author Lauren Child explains how writing Clarice Bean led to a teen detective series.

Author Jenny Pattrick again jumps back in time to reveal amazing feat in our history.

Weekend reviewers give their top picks for what to see at the Auckland Writers Festival.

The books which have inspired honoured New Zealand writer, Dame Fiona Kidman.