Ray Chan is the APO's first conducting fellow, one of the orchestra's many initiatives to bring music to more Aucklanders

Aucklanders will be the first in the world to see a ground-breaking artwork which brings Antarctica's icebergs to town.

Dionne Christian talks to the artist behind a giant installation at Te Tuhi gallery

US author Laurie Frankel tells Jennifer Dann how she didn't have to look far for the idea behind her latest novel

Te Matatini performers Tauira Mai Tawhiti treat themselves to a voyage on Te Matau a Māui around Hawkes Bay to help them relax post-performance. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A $5 million dollar proposal to build a state-of-the-art tourist information centre has been approved by Tauranga City Council, but in a digital age could there have been a different way of supporting tourists. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The last-surviving member of the trio of women who created the Tino Rangatiratanga flag speaks out about that important time in New Zealand's history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

From comedy to science fiction, there are few topics acclaimed New Zealand playwright Stephen Sinclair hasn't brought to the stage.

Carl Goldie, born Kim Sim, was the first New Zealander to be convicted for art forgery.

TENT PITCHED: Green Party MP Marama Davidson is camping at the Westshore Holiday Park for two nights due to the accommodation shortage

There is a lovely buzz about Hawke's Bay these days and it suddenly seems as if our social calendar has become nice and full. The

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister takes a theatrical trip to the supermarket.

This is a dance show worth rushing to be part of, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Taika Waititi says he is "really happy and proud" to be chosen as New Zealander of the Year.

Organisers of an annual festival to showcase Japanese culture in Auckland has banned cosplay maids - saying they are "too sexy" for the family event.

Students at Otaki's Te Kura-ā-Iwi O Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, study NCEA, and tertiary papers at the same time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Power passed from female to female in ancient Native American society run by maternal elite, genetic analysis reveals.

COMMENT: Dan Carter has given us an example of how to 'fess up, say sorry and come out still on top.

GRAND ARENA: The Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings during its transformation as Kahungunu Park, venue for Te Matatini 2017

An Auckland artist says materials stolen from her art installation at a festival over the weekend were "sacred" to her. "I know to

Te Matatini - the meaning of it says it all. "The many faces". It was bestowed upon what had started out back in 1972 as simply

The component parts of Carl Bland's surreal mystery play present a cornucopia of theatrical delights.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra launched its main New Zealand Herald Premier series with John Rimmer's Vulcan, a fanfare it commissioned 18 years ago.

Provocative play prompts us to think before we speak.

New Plymouth's Len Lye Centre is struggling to pay its bills, with some sculptures broken and unable to be repaired.

Violinist Chloe Hanslip will play Mozart her own way on her beloved 1737 Guarneri del Gesu instrument.

It's a dance show where the audience gets to move, too.

Leading Kiwi artist Dick Frizzell has created a cool new way of supporting his favourite charities - arty wraps for fridges.

The stage show fans of horror films must see.

He's a seasoned professional but for actor Te Kohe Tuhaka, his latest role is something of a debut.