Ardern delights prize-winning Australian artist with a congratulatory phone call.

Who are the five New Zealanders joining an elite group of our most iconic artists?

Sex victim wins fight to get nude images of her classified as objectionable.

NZ Symphony Orchestra honours one of the great musical figures of the 20th century.

Jodie Dorday back on stage in Roger Hall rom-com where books are centre stage.

Greg Fleming talks to new Aussie crime star Jane Harper on the eve of her Auckland visit.

It's 125 years old but play Mrs Warren's Profession still has plenty to say about sex work

City council is working to raise the status and use of the language.

Movies, music, theatre and dance - the TimeOut and Arts writers with weekend picks.

Most direct way to a goal isn't always best, says choreographer after NZ dance travels.

Education Review Office says school Esol funding needs to be extended beyond five years.

New set of "inspiring" possibilities for Aucklanders who have moved to Whanganui.

At least 1000 students are set to rally against the closures on Monday.

Youth gives up a life of crime when he learns to fish. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Auckland play suggests attitudes to sex work no more liberal than they were last century.

Unexpected encounters launched across Auckland from our leading Asian artists.

Karen Joy Fowler's books surprise because, says the writer, why do the same old thing?

The Auckland Writers Festival has its most diverse line-up yet, finds Renee Liang.

The TimeOut and Arts teams share their weekend picks.

Phantasm mixes music and scholarship to create art - but first their instruments need rest

It's called "social choreography" and it puts the extraordinary into everyday dance.

It's April but NZSO concert sees one of the year's best performances, says William Dart.

Correos has turned his comedy and his weight around after a disastrous run in Edinburgh.

If you're planning on seeing The Wizard of Ōtāhuhu, I'd get booking.

Creativity and imagination make for a gift of a school holiday show.

One sensed justifiable pride when APO CEO announced Enigma concert had drawn a full house.

Here and Now festival shows plenty of potential, writes Ethan Sills

People can help save the Waitakere Ranges' dieback-threatened kauri - by avoiding them.

Want to age creatively? Maybe you need to start dancing in supermarket aisles.

Former till jockey Richard Betts sings the praises of bricks and mortar music shops.