The Auckland Writers Festival is now so big, it's moving some events to a spiegeltent.

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Kids' play makes science fun but delivers environmental message, writes Dionne Christian.

European early music group L'Arpeggiata blend old and new music, writes William Dart.

A rich new presentation of an age-old musical work, writes William Dart.

The 42nd ASB Polyfest kicks off in Manukau this morning.

"There was always a soundtrack in my head," says Richard O'Brien, "even as a kid."

Whangarei MP Shane Reti was one of about four people who helped community worker Carol Peters when she collapsed at Opera in the Garden.

Kiwis have been revealed as being among the world's most prolific pre-loaders.

La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

Tonight's session of the light show Power Plant has been cancelled as the rain and wind show no sign of easing.

After powering on last night organisers of Auckland Art Festival's Power Plant will make a call on tonight's event at about 4pm.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

A German violinist selects favourites for fans while a US composer makes musical magic.

iD is heart-stopping spectacle and circus at its most modern, writes Dione Joseph.

A play about Shakespeare in prison avoids clichés, writes Janet McAllister.

Dance work 21 Movements reflects on torrid 21st century, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Linda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

For the first time, our 49-year-old book awards will get an international judge.

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.

Andrew Gunn's first play was an award-winner; expectations are high for his next.

A couple in Auckland is considering legal action against The Original Gypsy Fair for allegedly exploiting the gypsy culture for commercial gain.

Dramatic battles recall the 'original immersive theatre'.

Art lover Warwick Brown joins the art collectors auctioning modern NZ masterpieces.

A transgender athlete has been selected for this month's Australian International.

How a simple grain defines us.

An ex-New Zealand owned painting by Mark Rothko is expected to fetch millions next week.

William Dart finds the NZSO's collaboration with the Modern Maori Quartet has mixed results.

A night on the Floating Theatre makes for an enchanted evening, writes Janet McAllister.