New Zealand theatre companies join forces for epic history-maker like no other seen here.

Barber of Seville is cutting edge comic opera, says William Dart thrilled by NZ Opera show

The year's best books for New Zealand children and young adults named.

Winter is here - but resist the urge to hibernate because there's heaps on this weekend.

Travelling Record Fair brings people from all regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Monitor lizard made by Northland sculptor from driftwood very realistic.

Britain's anxiety takes centre stage at Hay ideas festival.

Elder is an advocate for greater awareness of Māori cultural needs in the health sector.

The story of Banaba Island, told at the Pacific Dance Festival, is likely to shock

Violinist James Ehnes energises Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, says William Dart

The kiwi actors bringing new life to Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore.

A new version of Swan Lake is a ballet for our times, says the Royal NZ Ballet.

Two Auckland school pupils will play at New York's Carnegie Hall after competition wins.

Michael Hurst and Shayne Carter show history's tragic parade of senseless slaughter.

Winter is here - so are top plays, films, concerts and exhibitions to keep us entertained.

Michael Hill International Violin Competition musicians on classical meets social media.

Alex Winter is interested in how technology can be used to both liberate and oppress.

Bugs Bunny, Basil Fawlty and opera don't usually go together - until now.

Last laughs? The Comedy Festival ends this weekend - but there's more to keep us smiling.

Tour to China promises the world's biggest audience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Greg Fleming reviews this year's Ockham winner.

What happens when you hand a journalist a sword and ask them to kill the king?