The portrait was bought by a direct descendant of the sitter.

Orchestra rocks with special guests and power of David Bowie's song, writes William Dart.

Mixing comedy and music with science is meant to make us more interested in the latter.

Frustrated by small talk? Then Weaves is theatre for you, writes Janet McAllister.

Migrants' net contribution to the economy is higher than that of the host population.

Problematic acoustics compromise a stirring presentation of Bach's St John Passion.

Comedian and self-proclaimed "interested idiot" Robin Ince talks to Dr Michelle Dickinson.

Brazen theft of two rare paintings from an Auckland art gallery sparks second mystery.

The Koula collection sold for prices as high as $16,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

John Adams' Shaker Loops deserved to headline the Great Masterworks concert.

Neighbourhood dining is on the rise, a trend reflected in this year's Metro top 50 list

Kate McGill makes theatre which tells it like it is and her new play is no exception.

The stolen works of art are worth between $350k and $400k each.

Two paintings by Gottfried Lindauer have been taken during a ram raid.

NZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.

Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.

Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.

Vietnam War is not past for author Viet Thanh Nguyen, writes Alexander Bisley.

Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.

Carmen and L'Arlésienne: an exceptionally good night at the ballet not to be missed.

The portrait of the Auckland identity was painted in 1900.

The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.

Artists in Whanganui open their studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.

Ambitious, inclusive and inspiring dance one of Auckland Arts Festival's closing events.

The Tauranga Paradox Street Art Festival opens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The severity of the crimes being committed by youth in Christchurch is escalating.

Edo de Waart and the NZ Symphony Orchestra launch their 2017 selection of Masterworks.

Julie Zhu uncovered the secret of how Chinese migrants make new friends in New Zealand.

If you picked up a book left behind in Auckland, chances are it came from Emma Watson.