William Dart reviews the latest classical CDs
NZ pianist Michael Houstoun makes a stylish French connection, writes William Dart.
NZ pianist Michael Houstoun makes a stylish French connection, writes William Dart.
Touring show Magicians has picked an NZ director with more than a few tricks up her sleeve
Comedian Dave Fane gets serious about his latest role, playing Martin Luther King.
Janet McAllister, who's reading Auckland, steps inside warm and welcoming Manurewa library
Seasoned authors are on good form while a Wellington novelist's debut pleases.
Photographer Grant Sheehan highlights striking vistas many of us rarely see.
Blind artist plans to take her work to Parliament to give MPs an insight into her life.
A photo baring a nipple has been removed from a Levin exhibition.
Theatrical magic set to continue as creatives join forces for new theatre venture.
Trade Me apologises for 'black face' auction.
Christchurch has added 19 pieces to its outdoor art collection in the past eight years.
APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.
Real-life ghostly encounters and chilling stories from NZ's past inspire horror theatre.
The Russian soprano revealed why Anna Netrebko is one of the great voices of today.
Council wants better value for money from museums, gallery.
Jessica Townsend is adjusting to her new life as a literary sensation.
Philip Pullman tells Dionne Christian about his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua.
Eleven established and emerging artists and performers get surprise cash boost.
Zimbabwean New Zealander Stanley Makuwe's short play packs a punch, says Janet McAllister.
Laughton Kora talks about the importance of helping kids build firm foundations for life.
Kiwi in London creates traditional Maori cloak with help of mother via Skype and Facebook.
A choir signals the start of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Future-focus for Wellington's 31st NZ Festival stars with voyage of remembrance.
Choreographer who didn't visit here until recently has turned iconic NZ film into a ballet
Schubert song cycle turned into goth opera for a Trump-sick world, writes Richard Betts.
When life gets too down and dirty, you want Sandra Pankhurst to appear.
Russian diva and tenor husband with APO are sure to be magic night.
Award-winning contemporary classical composer Lyell Cresswell's new work lands this week.
New dance work captures the mythology surrounding orchids, writes Raewyn Whyte.