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

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

Weekend reviewers rate the latest popular fiction books.

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.

Anthony Ritchie is one of our busiest composers; his new music reflects on simpler times.

Pascal Atiga-Bridger returns to school to serve now for a better tomorrow.

Conversations with her 7-year-old daughter inspire one of NZ's leading choreographers.

Foundation head calls for adoption of National Languages Policy.

Composer Brett Dean's Fire Music provides orchestral highlight, writes William Dart.

Exclusive: Patron says the Auckland Art Galleries operating budget is a 'disgrace'.

Taut drama evocative meditation on dark side of dreaming big in world of pro sport.

Chamber music meets pop when Blackbird Ensemble gives Bjork star treatment.

Musical interpretations of painting techniques delivered with charisma and charm.

Once the youngest in a prestigious global competition, pianist Joyce Yang is back in NZ.

Two dances, deftly performed, add up to the kind of show you want to see more of.

Calling all rock stars to The Square. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Canadian comedy star flies into Auckland as kings of improvised comedy celebrate 20 years.

Teaching art in low-decile schools gets results. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rachel Hunter has thrown her support behind a Maori culture exhibition in the US.

The now annual Auckland Arts Festival gets a revamp which includes a new music precinct.

Photographer captures stunning images of a rarely seen side of NZ - the country at night.

Spectrum of human emotions portrayed in the play Two will make you laugh and cry.

Out of tragedy has come a triumphant piece of music which celebrates hope and new life.

Scholarship in memory of lawyer continues legacy of generosity five years after her death.

Acclaimed writer Minette Walters swaps crime for history to craft gripping true life tale

Sarah Ell talks to New Zealand's own ghosthunter and scopes out Auckland's scariest sites.

NZ pianist Michael Houstoun makes a stylish French connection, writes William Dart.