Bill English's charity sketch is based on a best-seller - by John Key.

Artists in Whanganui open their studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.

The Tauranga Paradox Street Art Festival opens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A McCahon sold at auction for less than $17k? Kim Knight smells a rat.

If you picked up a book left behind in Auckland, chances are it came from Emma Watson.

East Meets East is a short documentary film that has been selected for the Loading Docs initiative, which supports up and coming documentary filmmakers

A visiting artist comes to Auckland with a unique perspective, writes Dionne Christian.

Loss, pain and hope run through NZ writer Bonnie Etherington's first novel.

REVIEW: Passio was not your traditional choral concert, but the full immersive festival experience.

Legacy ballet stars rise to the challenge of sultry Carmen, writes Raewyn Whyte

Janet McAllister, who's reading her way around Auckland, visits Waitakere Library.

High-tech wizardry makes The Encounter spellbinding theatre, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Chamber Music New Zealand's 2017 season gets off to an exciting start, writes William Dart.

The Auckland Writers Festival is now so big, it's moving some events to a spiegeltent.

Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.

A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.

Trolls, dancing and cake make Peer Gynt absurd, smart and funny, says Janet McAllister.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

A German violinist selects favourites for fans while a US composer makes musical magic.

iD is heart-stopping spectacle and circus at its most modern, writes Dione Joseph.

A play about Shakespeare in prison avoids clichés, writes Janet McAllister.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister has a mixed night out at the fringe festival.

For the first time, our 49-year-old book awards will get an international judge.

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.

Andrew Gunn's first play was an award-winner; expectations are high for his next.

Dramatic battles recall the 'original immersive theatre'.

Art lover Warwick Brown joins the art collectors auctioning modern NZ masterpieces.

How a simple grain defines us.