We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.

A festival atmosphere pervaded the Aotea Centre as Sacre: The Auckland Dance Project showcased the achievements of 190 youngsters under the direction of British choreographer Royston Maldoom.

Director Wim Wenders captures a celebrated avant garde dance company in the 3D doco Pina. He talks to Helen Barlow.

Out with vampires, in with other-worldy romance, writes Nicky Pellegrino.

Rainer Maria Rilke has always commanded a devoted following among connoisseurs of fine literature but he is also widely read.