An artists' haven since the 1930s is now an art museum, writes Megan Anderson.

In 2009, a recession-generated ‘perfect storm’ saw poor ticket sales and losses for the biennial Auckland Arts Festival. Yet, as Alan Perrott finds, its director David Malacari is upbeat for 2011.

The most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s A History of the World in 100 Objects — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.

The best in Wellington Theatre performance and craft will be recognised next month at the Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards.

March brings strong theatre line-up and musicians and acts from around the globe. Check out the top acts.

Sporting legends have their doubts about the statue of Michael Jones commissioned for Eden Park.

The famous 1987 image of Michael Jones is being immortalised in bronze by the daughter of the photographer who captured the original.

Auckland's creative scene is just one of Cleo Barnett's passions.