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

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.

Tim Finn has created an engaging score for a hit Aussie musical.

Anthony Horowitz has penned his first original novel for adults in more than a decade.

A Roald Dahl classic comes to the Auckland stage.

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

Kids books for Christmas reviewed.

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.

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.

Silo Theatre announces how it will celebrate 20 years; Auckland Fringe Festival announces its 2017 programme.

Veteran actor Rawiri Paratene will join the cast for Pop-up Globe's 2017 season.