Penny Ashton is swapping Jane Austen for Charles Dickens in her latest comic caper.

Contrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Prime Minister admires the Wairau Maori Art Museum part of the HAC project.

The Rebel Pink shows dance is alive and kicking in all its forms, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Lael Chisholm has designs on a future as an illustrator; now a major award ought to help.

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage may stop the famous painting leaving the country

The World Masters Games isn't all about sport; Auckland gets a one-off arts festival, too.

Max Harris is young and wants to change the world so he's putting plans into action.

I'm reluctant to say what I really think of Tui Street Tales.

One of our finest violinists, Amalia Hall talks about the benefits of taking things slow.

Dionne Christian talks to a writer about putting an impossible book on stage.

This is the third book about (mis)adventures of two unlikely friends: a snake and a lizard

William Dart finds a Kiwi take on the songs of Shakespeare is not so sweet.

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.

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.

Security among the reasons cited for cancellation of Muslim critic's tour.

Anzac Eve is entertaining and intriguing

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.

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