It takes culture to get through dark times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Experts are calling for better male role models and more critical thinking.

J K Rowling's seven book series heads Whitcoulls list of the nation's top 100 books.

A love story amidst a clinical drug trial puts chemicals and chemistry in the spotlight.

Playwright Victor Rodger might not have his own bookshelf, but books are always with him.

Focusing on the skills of cartoonists, exhibition celebrates the art of cartoon portraits.

Classical music and virtual reality - now in a concert hall near you thanks to APRA winner

The Middle-earth saga continues for Tolkien artist Alan Lee, he tells Stephen Jewell.

Mozart professed not to like the flute but this CD suggests otherwise, writes William Dart

Waverley artist spent months preparing to show her work, then died.

Opera lovers are in for a rare treat when two singing superstars visit later this year.

The APO's Ibragimova Returns was ample reward for the expectation.

Witty and profound play shows theatrical team at top of its game.

Leonie Holmes' Frond set the NZSO's concert off to an atmospheric start.

Objectspace director Kim Paton is opening a new gallery for the craft and design centre.

NZ's 5th largest city still without a museum. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Theatre company which has produced some of our best-known actors burns with new talent.

Artist Colin McCahon's kauri could help save trees.

NZ composer Leonie Holmes' evocative childhood scene Frond opens the NZSO in concert.

Indian Ink theatre celebrates its 20th birthday with a revival of its most awarded play.

William Dart finds new classical CD compilations give composers long due acknowledgement.

On a quest to visit every library in Auckland, Janet McAllister visits Papatoetoe.

Auckland's one and only comic dance troupe takes to the floor with a disco hit.

Never judge a book by its cover doesn't apply at awards to find NZ's best-looking books.

Silo theatre comedy a good old-fashioned battle royal of egos, writes Dionne Christian

Celebrated puppeteer says show based on beloved children's book a special experience.

Tonight the NZSO National Youth Orchestra delivered a particularly clever programme.

Author turned film writer Patrick Ness likes to tell it as it is, writes Dionne Christian.

NZ street artists making their mark worldwide find new canvases all over the country.

Several Kiwi veterans and a writer were honoured by the French Government tonight.