Glimpsing a photo in the New Zealand Herald in 1972 ledlead to Harry Sangl's decades-long obsession for painting kuia with moko. On

Michael Parmenter started dancing when he was 22 but was moving long before then, hasn't made a new full length contemporary dance work for a decade.

Silo Theatre's latest play takes the words out of our mouths and considers how powerful they really are.

Literature's most eligible bachelor is likely to have sported powdered hair, a long nose and pointed chin.

William Dart reviews the latest classical music CDs.

Eli Kent has put his spin on Ibsen's Peer Gynt.

Actor George Henare talks about life in a Broadway-style blockbuster musical.

When photographer Cameron McLaren spent two days at the reclusive Christian community of Gloriavale, he was surprised to be left to wander unescorted.

Screen legend Ian Mune steps into the spotlight to work with award-winning theatre makers.

William Dart reviews the latest classical CD releases.

NZ Opera's The Mikado sounds sweet, writes William Dart.

Opera singer Natasha Wilson is performing in the world premiere production of NZ Opera's Candide at the Auckland Arts Festival in March 2018.

Two of New Zealand's best-loved entertainers join forces for causes close to their hearts.

Auckland Arts Festival director Jonathan Bielski discusses his personal highlights of the festival.

William Dart reviews the APO's first concert of 2017.

Composer Tan Dun combines classical music with smart phones, writes William Dart

The story of the Chinese in New Zealand will be seen in a new museum exhibition.

Chinese, English and Maori opera tells a striking story.

The seventh annual 'Sculpture on the Gulf' is held on Auckland’s Waiheke Island It features 35 artistic concepts. More than 50, 000 people are expected to attend. It will be held from January 27th- February 19th.

A few words with artist Dick Frizzell.

The musicality of the dancing, the lyricism of the music, and the clarity of the underlying narrative are unified and the ending is satisfying.

The wrapping has finally come off New Zealand's most expensive sculpture - but some visitors on Auckland's waterfront are puzzled about what to make of it.

Corporate presence within the arts and creative industries is no coincidence.

UB40 singer Ali Campbell says a comment from a producer is the reason he quit the talent show.

Design writer Douglas Lloyd Jenkins has been a Herald, Listener and Home magazine contributor and hosted The Big Art Trip on television.

Did you pass the time in school writing this pointy "S" symbol? No idea where it originated? Well prepare to be educated.

Auckland Choral's Messiah provided a much-loved finale to the city's musical year, writes William Dart.

1 When were you last embarrassed? I'm embarrassed all the time. I've thought about it quite often and wonder if it's a form of depression

Soak up Waiheke's creativity, writes Dionne Christian.