And the finalists are - the short-list for the Ockham NZ Book Awards is announced.

Auckland festival unveils new programme to champion te reo through the arts.

Bielski has included more music in this year's programme because it can be so unifying.

Fringe Festival highlights: our critics pick their favourites.

From the Basement to top of the world, how one NZ theatre is helping performers succeed.

Beethoven and Bruckner, composers worlds apart, attract impressive numbers to APO.

The Royal Wanganui Opera House still going strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Japanese group to perform at Auckland Japan Day 2019

How to make art from our earthquakes? UK duo set to show in Wellington this autumn.

Six Pasifika actresses talk about what it means to be seen as acclaimed NZ show returns.

Not stuck in the past, new materials for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

March madness starts this weekend - and there's plenty to keep us all entertained.

How one NZ band plans to write a quality album in just 12 hours - and take it to the world

The NZ Symphony Orchestra goes on a classical journey; an NZ musical stopover is missed.

Group will see whether actors can befriend people in the audience in just one hour.

Te Matatini is the biggest gathering of Māoridom.

Dance, theatre and comedy - it all entertains at Auckland's fringe festival.

From Paris to New York, via Spain, the APO delivered a true musical postcard.

Silk Road ensemble to bring 'world music' as you've never heard it before to Auckland.

Satellite artists create new spaces to show the world bold new visions for the future.

Need to know: How to make the most of Waiheke Island's stunning Sculpture on the Gulf.

Thousands of people have travelled from around the country to attend the festival.

The fountain has not been used this way since 1983's Sun Festival.

This weekend, meet the performers and artists who pioneer new directions.

Shakespeare brings equal measure of genius to comedy and tragedy, writes Paul Simei-Barton

The next blockbuster Broadway musical to rock Auckland has been announced.

REVIEW: Chinese New Year dance tour starts with exquisite performances from top companies.

COMMENT: Much to delight in during APO's first full concert of 2019.

Art of the week

Dancer Ross McCormack looks at one of NZ's biggest steel sculptures and wants to move.