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.

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

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

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.

The grand dame of Auckland theatres is revealing her gems, writes Kim Knight.

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.

Next generation composers and musicians showcased in NZSO classical concert.

True life story finds fun and offers depth for those who seek it, writes Janet McAllister.

A story about a girl that followed a road that wasn't there is a school holiday delight.

As Auckland Art Gallery farewells one weighty exhibition, it plans for another world first

Musicians have off nights; let's hope Sigiswald Kuijken fares better, writes William Dart

Goldie, who died 70 years ago today, won popular appeal despite the scorn of some critics.

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom receives a booster shot of more than a million dollars.

Trick of the Light promises theatre thrills as they head along the road that wasn't there.

A tribute to Richard Nunns, this CD makes for compulsive listening, writes William Dart.

NZ Symphony Orchestra's concert showcases British music on the eve of the final test

Janet McAllister continues her quest to visit every one of Auckland Council's libraries.

The work that made composer Puccini's name will star in APO's annual Opera in Concert.