The path to success flew in some untraditional ways for Jessica Pawley, writes Ethan Sills

Janet McAllister visits Blockhouse Bay and Avondale and finds a torrid library history.

Artist Sam Trubridge: "In the sea there's always a sense of something bigger than you."

Giant owls to swoop on Auckland early next year, but there's no cause for alarm.

Auckland show for Banksy, the unknown artist whose political street art rules the world.

Auckland-based chamber choir Viva Voce continues its fine form, writes William Dart

A drawing by Charles Goldie never before displayed in public is up for sale.

Families want a national Mt Erebus disaster memorial built before 2019's 40th anniversary.

Theatre company tests out green initiatives which could be used by all NZ arts groups.

Russian pianist makes an eccentric return to Deutsche Grammophon fold, says William Dart.

Keshia Tunks grew up singing in church; her next role brings her full circle - sort of.

A high-stakes game of life? Artist Simon Denny's latest exhibition tackles NZ politics.

Siobhan Harvey reviews the latest New Zealand poetry collections.

Jeff Kinney, who created Diary of a Wimpy Kid, talks about the way books inspire him.

A New Zealander working on his first novel has won an Australian fiction prize.

For one night, Dust Palace and APO star in magical concert where classical meets cirque.

Theatre engaging with pressing issues is impressive and epic, says Paul Simei-Barton.

World's hottest all-male burlesque cabaret returns to Auckland with a positive message.

Sweden's Lisa Larsson sings the songs of lush and decadent romance when she joins the APO.

NZTrio keeps rescuing lesser-known scores from history, writes William Dart.

Russian composer Rachmaninov's music can still speak to our collective heart.

Puppetry, video projection, music, light effects perfect mix for memorable show.

It's 40 years since Saturday Night Fever was released. A new stage show is coming to NZ.

Young English string quartet salutes Hungarian master with style, writes William Dart.

As the Portage Ceramic Awards begin, an exhibition honours pioneering NZ female potters.

Puppets, indie band and technology turn Peter and the Wolf into a visual and aural feast.

It's time to put a group of NZ women into our national story of WWI, writes Jane Tolerton

The one literary award no self-respecting author would want to win.

Janet McAllister visits Birkenhead and Northcote for the next chapter of her book safari.

Botanic gardens prepare for thousands of extra visitors as Sculpture in the Gardens opens.