William Dart takes a listen to contemporary Latin America composers.

Auckland has new classical concert initiative that's proving popular,writes William Dart.

Composer Gareth Farr's new requiem concerto will be heard in New Zealand and France.

Discovered just last year, Stravinsky's 1909 music is brought to vivid live by the APO.

Wellington author was astounded to discover she'd won a $230,000 literary prize.

Our first Pasifika/African theatre production opens this week, writes Dionne Christian.

One of Auckland's most iconic theatres prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday in style.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Veteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.

As the Nazis marched toward France, the Schloss family knew they would come for their art.

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.

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

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.

A new Auckland dance company could see krumping and contemporary dance fused together.

The thriller Mo and Jess kill Susie to be performed in te reo Maori for the first time.

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.