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.

Soak up Waiheke's creativity, writes Dionne Christian.

Aucklanders get their first glimpse of the new Whoa! Studios today.

Huge touring exhibition is an art world highlight for 2017, writes T.J.McNamara.

William Dart chooses his favourite classical CDs of 2016.

William Dart previews the concert highlights of 2017.

Craft, design and architecture are booming and a new gallery is needed to keep up with this growth.

Kiwi couple donate seven works including pieces by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro at inaugural event.

William Dart listens to Brahms, Lieder & Liebeslieder Waltzes.

Northcote College students see their research displayed at Auckland Museum.

A growing number of New Zealanders are signing up to sing.

When Auckland Choral presents its annual Messiah, Bianca Andrew will sing some of the oratorio's most powerful arias.

A Roald Dahl classic comes to the Auckland stage.

Annabel Gooder reviews the latest sci-fi and fantasy books and points out some of the year's best reads.

Peter Simpson picks 2016's best art books.

Dionne Christian reviews the latest kids' chapter books and points out some of 2016's best.

Catherine Smith savours some of 2016's best food books.

Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer pick 2016's best non-fiction books.

Kids books for Christmas reviewed.

Siobhan Harvey reviews recent poetry books and picks favourites from the year.

Auckland's acting community recognises outstanding achievements at annual awards.

They're usually found inside the guts of fish: but glow-in-the-dark bugs also look great on canvas.