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Classical CD review: William Dart on the contenders for NZ's best classical album of the year

Three of the year's best classical albums vie for the Vodafone NZ Music awards vote.

At the galleries: TJ McNamara reviews the latest art gallery shows

Clay breaks new ground in ceramics show.

Concert review: William Dart on the APO's Settling the Score

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra "settles the score".

Fantastic finale for orchestra's 2016 year

French pianist once more embraces the music of his homeland.

Second world award for West Coast author

West Coast author Wendy Scott has picked up a second international award for her teen novel Hieroglyph.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki Artist bridges cultures

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Small Business: Candles made for you

Ornament creator Brigitte Oberndorfner explains the decision-making process behind her intricate business.

Writing in Agatha Christie's world easier second time round

After The Monogram Murders, her first novel starring Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, Sophie Hannah was keen to write a second.

Steve Braunias: Life inside a dusty shop

Steve Braunias pictures himself living in one of the photographs in his new book - a photo essay about sad, beautiful shops in small towns.

T.J McNamara: At the galleries

Sea calmly meets sky in Stanley Palmer's mature and masterly images.

Author Jay McInerney writes the next chapter in bright lives

Author Jay McInerney admits he shares some characteristics with his protagonist, Russell.

Where former phone book art lives now

Corporate art collections unlocked during Artweek tours.

Classical CD review: William Dart on Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No.2 & Concert Fantasia

Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No.2 & Concert Fantasia is a superb symphonic adventure from the New Zealand Symphony.

Former cop bounces back as author

A former west Auckland cop has swapped pounding the beat for writing grisly crime novels after being struck down with a rare autoimmune disorder.

Times they aren't a-changing

<i>The Sellout</i>, a satire of race and class in the US that has drawn comparisons to Richard Pryor and Mark Twain, has won the Man Booker Prize.

Clumsy waiter's worst day at work

Dropping a plate or spilling a drink would be bad, but few will suffer this indignity.

Kiwi helps give Marlowe his due

A retired Kiwi academic is behind the decision to name Christopher Marlowe as co-author of three of William Shakespeare's plays.

Kiwi musician with 12m Facebook views

A Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.