It's an NZ choral work called The Unusual Silence but it will heard across the world.

From 1000 authors in more than 800 events, four Kiwi authors took flight in Edinburgh.

Now winning rave reviews in Melbourne, Pop-up Globe announces its third Auckland season.

Film, TV and theatre director Katie Wolfe talks about life after Shortland Street.

Thanks to a Kiwi New Zealanders get to watch hit musical Matilda, writes Kirsty Wynn.

A trip to Singapore took actor Ella Gilbert on a life-changing trip to Iran.

A New Zealand classic gets a sequel which shows it still resonates, writes David Hill.

Janet McAllister visits Tupu Youth and Manukau libraries on her library quest in Auckland

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

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

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.

There are no operatic frills or flamboyance in New Zealand Opera's Katya Kabanova.

Theatre attracts more people than sport bar rugby so we should celebrate, says playwright.

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

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

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.

Bella Hristova and Michael Houstoun are a partnership of rare sympathy and accord.

Holy Trinity Cathedral to celebrate successful organ transplant with weekend of music.

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.