An Auckland artist has become so popular she's had to cut off her commission wait list.

Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

Pop up Globe producers may be close to sealing a deal to take their show around the world.

Madison Nonoa adds pop culture cache to opera singer mystique when she appears in Amadeus.

Janet McAllister, the woman who's reading her way around Auckland, heads west.

His latest fantasy novel now out, NZ author David Hair explains how to craft new worlds.

English composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.

Students leaders from South Auckland will take part in a new production: Southside Rise.

Tolkien and Lewis were close frenemies when they were both still alive and kicking.

Greg Hall's novel tells of the darkest day in New Zealand military history.

After 12 years, Auckland lawyers open Matakana site featuring Monet, vineyard and bar.

Theo David planned to start a training course; now's onstage at Pop-up Globe with the APO.

Art aims to arrive at better understanding of migrants, writes Dionne Christian.

For Lebanese chef and food writer Marlene Matar, Aleppo is the source of a unique project.

The new director of the Auckland War Memorial Museum talks about the major changes ahead.

New Zealand's war poetry has been put to music for unique concert of commemoration.

High-energy production captures the boundless optimism of the era.

Designer Ella Mizrahi needs about 20,000 sheets of paper to build a set fit for a stage.

Penny Ashton is swapping Jane Austen for Charles Dickens in her latest comic caper.

Contrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Rare New Zealand works fetch far more than expected at Auckland auction.

The Rebel Pink shows dance is alive and kicking in all its forms, writes Raewyn Whyte.

He's painted a giant mural of Prince that went viral. But Mr G just wants to see his mum.

Lael Chisholm has designs on a future as an illustrator; now a major award ought to help.

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage may stop the famous painting leaving the country

Rankin and Rebus: growing older together but still on the case, writes Greg Fleming.

One of our finest violinists, Amalia Hall talks about the benefits of taking things slow.

William Dart finds a Kiwi take on the songs of Shakespeare is not so sweet.

The Koula collection sold for prices as high as $16,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police have described the offenders as two men, both aged between 20 and 30 years old.