The play Mary Stuart brings Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots face-to-face, as played by two of our own leading ladies.

The morning started with a call from Creative New Zealand to say Michael Parekowhai had notified them of the interview.

A Steinway grand piano carved with Maori patterns is part of Michael Parekowhai's installation at this year's Venice Biennale.

The Silo Theatre company has spent ten years carving out a niche as one of Auckland's most dynamic artistic collectives. Luke Oram looks behind the curtain at the boutique crew's success.

The world's most famous 'street artist' has got offside with Los Angeles police department.

Two New Zealand films have been selected to screen at the inaugural Beijing International Film Festival.

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

New Zealanders are spending thousands on high-end royal wedding memorabilia, setting tills jingling for British retailers.

Asked to describe his art style, Shanghai-born Dennis Juan Ma says it's "Kiwi-Chinese".

Winter is all very exciting really, isn't it? Time to buy new boots, watch excessive amounts of TV and frequent cosy bars.

She's probably best known for playing a floozy, boozy nurse on Shortland Street. But since quitting the soap two years ago, Toni Potter has returned to being one of Auckland's best theatre actresses.

Liz Light checks out Singapore waterfront's audacious architecture.

Ireland's National Heritage Council protects and enhances the nation's built, natural and cultural heritage, so the activities on offer during National Heritage Week are incredibly diverse.

The dreams of two men called James meld to create a gift for the public. Liz Light reports.