Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart

A history conference is looking at dissent in World War One.

Matilda the Musical is first-rate entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Ngahuia Piripi turns into a Na'Vi to celebrate the arrival of Cirque du Soleil's new show.

Artist, Maori All Black and teacher Fred Graham is honoured for a lifetime devoted to art.

Aucklanders get a rare chance to journey to Florence, Italy without leaving home.

The conflict of being Chinese in NZ is the focus of a new play, writes Ethan Sills

The RNZ Ballet Romeo and Juliet provides new insights into the age-old story.

William Dart savours the latest release of Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder.

New Zealand's new poet laureate wants more of us reading and writing poetry.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei is donating 100 pianos to low-decile NZ schools.

NZ actors, comedians and musos are winning friends at the world's largest arts festival

What would you do? Question lies at the heart of superb drama, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Gow Langsford Gallery draws on experience, an eye for art and a head for a deal.

Theatre maker Julie Zhu is getting 100 Chinese Aucklanders on stage to tell their stories.

William Dart hopes for a repeat of conductor Andrew Gourlay's magnetic APO engagements.

Classics reviewer William Dart sees the NZSO to flex its considerable musical muscles.

Nell Gwynn is a highly recommended night at the theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Artist Mark Wooller's blend of typography and topography is getting worldwide attention.

Otahuhu College art teacher's visit to Cuba leads to an unusual artistic exchange.

Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey

Sara Wiseman stars in a string of successful TV shows, now she's going back to the start.

Annabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.

Organisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.

A new exhibition will tell the stories of our brave medical pioneers, including patients.

In town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.

Silo theatre sets classic A Streetcar Named Desire in Trump's America.

What would you have done? Play asks tough questions, says actress Elizabeth Hawthorne.

One of our great cultural chroniclers is now on a musical mission

Matilda - The Musical means a family reunion for one of its star and NZ opera boss.