Dawn celebration today for the launch of Matariki Festival 2017.

The woman who read Auckland visits Leys Institute in Ponsonby and Parnell Library.

Dominic Hoey is not your usual breakout author, writes Ethan Sills.

West Side Story's tale of love and rivalry has endured, writes Stephen Jewell.

Women too wild to make it into official histories spotlighted, writes Dionne Christian.

Debut YA novel tackles the tough topic of self-harm, writes Dionne Christian

Photographer Mirjam van Sabben will join hundreds in Auckland trying for the perfect shot.

The play Jane Doe is an insightful and powerful look at rape culture, writes Ethan Sills.

Barry Lett, a pioneer of Auckland's art gallery scene, died this week, aged 77.

Two young singers tackle challenging Bach in a concert to nourish the soul.

Wanting something for the kids to read? Finalists in our children's book awards are named

APO scales some of music's loftiest heights during its Mountain King, writes William Dart.

Music fans around the world can enjoy the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Suyeon Kang's CD is a timely reminder of the Michael Hill violin competition legacy.

Dean Hewison has written a truly authentic NZ musical from "songs" some of us love to hate

Catherine Bennetto knew she'd write a book; now she's compared to the Bridget Jones series

Award-winning writer and composer receives $100,000 to write a history of NZ's composers.

The eye-catching piece of art took five days and 40 litres of paint to complete.

A play about sex education is assured and innovative theatre, writes Janet McAllister.

Ambitious drama presents illuminating fragments of the immigrant experience.

Masaaki Suzuki and his Juilliard415 ensemble transported us to Baroque wonderland.

Australian music star Sia has announced her first ever stadium dates in New Zealand.

Director Tanemahuta Gray tells Ethan Sills how Tiki Taane's music inspired his latest epic

A performance graduand faced harsh reality on his way to degree, writes Sarah Ell.

Kiwi arts council takes a 50-strong contingent to the arts festivals in Edinburgh.

Janet McAllister, the woman who's reading Auckland, visits Panmure and Glen Innes.

There's something to shout about at Auckland Art Gallery, writes TJ McNamara.

Jazz diva Dianne Reeves talks old and new with William Dart before visit to Wellington.

With West Side Story on next month, William Dart recalls its composer's classical days.

Three by Ekman is a triple treat for dance fans who want to sit back and enjoy what comes.