Actress Robyn Paterson's life-changing injury made her more determined to perform.

NZ conductor is the first in the Southern Hemisphere to receive a European cultural award.

Short takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn

Peter O'Connor teaches theatre in prisons, psychiatric hospitals and dementia wards.

Brian Falkner's Machines of War is a gripping read with equal parts fact and fiction.

Brilliant steampunk adventure a worthy successor to Harry Potter, says Dionne Christian.

Short takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.

NZ's worst road accident to be remembered in a play that finds grief still raw 54 years on

The City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.

A Century of Song, Volume 2 makes for satisfying listening, writes William Dart.

When white artists tell black stories

Artist Shannon Te Ao talks about work commissioned for the Edinburgh Arts Festival.

Virtuoso violinist Karen Gomyo says open your heart and mind for the next NZSO concerts.

Meet the celebrity actress who refused to bow to norms.

Show is a winner despite unlikely political theme, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

It's New Zealand history in a way you've never seen it before.

Auckland ballet fans will be the first outside of the UK to see epic production of Giselle

Old Tricks New Dogs breathes new life into a dance show, writers Raewyn Whyte.

More than 5000 people have signed the petition calling for effective sex education

Atmospheric APO concert the next best thing to being in the Baroque, writes William Dart.

Billy T James was a brilliant entertainer who also felt like a family friend, fan says

Musical champions the communities of Dominion Rd, writes Dionne Christian.

David Herkt talks to those who are keeping the love alive.

Marilyn Monroe died in bed 55 years ago today of a drug overdose

The Government has $200,000 in funding to the Auckland Secondary School's Polyfest.

Three of the country's top writers honoured by PM say there are many more tales to be told

Believable portrayal of deeply felt connection satisfies, writes Janet McAllister.

After more than 40 years Andras Fejer still enjoys membership of famed classical quartet.

The Pickle King is well preserved, bringing real bite to the theatre.

Victor Rodger's revival of 2002 play packs a powerful punch, writes Ethan Sills.