The two pre-teens are fundraising to get to Hollywood.

The Maori King, Kingi Tuheitia is welcomed to Ratana Marae as centenary celebrations kick off.

Theatre-goers enter a labyrinth in a tribute to a city landmark.

The negative feedback, while small in number, surprised the play's director.

Matching films with live music is no easy feat, discovers Richard Betts.

A century-old autograph book has inspired a unique handmade NZ children's book.

Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The value of a vibrant creative ecosystem goes far beyond the economic sphere.

The late Morrie Gibbons was a man of may layers.

Pop up Globe brings robust treatment to one of Shakespeare's most controversial works.

Spin doctors, skulduggery and main character killed early: Recommended.

Central Auckland boarding house was home to both murderer and victim

Sir Owen Glenn is donating $3m to the restoration of Rotorua's performing arts centre

Ruth Spencer matches a contemporary novel with a bunch of classics you might also like.

The man who brought Banksy's subversive work to Auckland.

Your guide to the weekend and beyond around New Zealand.

Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The pieces are on loan from collectors across the globe.

The most popular and most requested books for Auckland Libraries this year.

Japan credits Helen Clark for making NZ "one of the best friends Japan could wish for".

William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Celebrate Christmas.

Ramona Rudolph performs with her poi for the clients at Auckland City Mission as they wait for their food packages and presents. / Nick Reed

William Dart rounds up his top classical music CDs for 2017 in time for Xmas gift buying.

Cross-stitchers and craft-makers: are they the new breed of political activists?

There's very little not to like about musical comedy Two Hearts, says Paul Simei-Barton.

Friends made during art trip to NZ will help Cuban artist fundraise for devastated island.

Promise of family Christmas brings soprano Madeleine Pierard home to perform with the APO.

Author Jane Bloomfield tackles dementia in her children's books.

Bach Musica NZ ends a successful 2017 with concert of pleasing delights, says William Dart

Jacinda Ardern says the pathways into the arts sector need to be improved.