Comedy sensation gets it right about theatre that go wrong, writes Dionne Christian.

Auckland's orchestra will shine spotlight on masterworks and strong women in 2018 season.

A surprising link between an Italian art collection and the Maori Battalion has emerged.

Siobhan Harvey rounds up the latest poetry books released in New Zealand.

What do the arts community of Tauranga think? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A lower key offering in the Auckland Live Cabaret Season shines, says Janet McAllister.

The NZ Symphony Orchestra's Pianomania concerts with Freddy Kempf are proving popular.

Aspiring artists, fakers and forgers are wanted in Mangaweka

Politics, old age and rest home life are laughing matters for playwright Roger Hall.

Author Lesley Pearse tells Dionne Christian how she's built a loyal fan base.

Age is mainly a state of mind, say some of our most experienced performers.

The Real Group, regarded as the world's best pop a capella ensemble, will visit NZ.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa: a star for five decades.

The collection includes works by Dick Frizzell and Gottfried Lindauer.

Professional embroiderer Jo Dixey shares the books that inspire her.

Salman Rushdie's new book is a grand edifice of a novel, writes David Hill.

Pianist Nelson Freire brings the wisdom of age to Brahms, writes William Dart.

It has been 45 years since the Maori Language Petition was taken to Parliament.

Freddy Kempf usually gets standing ovations; now the pianist turns his hand to new skills.

Brand expert calls for more te reo police cars, challenges NZ to embrace Maori culture.

Tickets to a "hit rock musical" about women's suffrage are being discounted for women.

OTHER [chinese] is educational, gentle and filled with off-the-cuff humour.

Brazilian-born Aucklander dances her way to the title of Australasian Samba Queen.

Reading The Unquiet Time good way to start thinking on NZ's big issues, writes Jim Eagles.

NZ harpist Carolyn Mills' new CD forges French-Kiwi connections, writes William Dart.

Stars are about to shine at Auckland's annual cabaret spectacular, says Dionne Christian.

Devonport Library should be a major tourist attraction, writes Janet McAllister.

Lynda La Plante talks to Greg Fleming about her latest prequel, and has news for NZ fans.

Opera singer, musical theatre star and Harley Davidson fan Helen Medlyn is a biker nun.

Kiwi playwright Albert Belz shares his love of comic books and graphic novels.