Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The value of a vibrant creative ecosystem goes far beyond the economic sphere.

The late Morrie Gibbons was a man of may layers.

Playwrights David Howard and Carl Bland to share $20,000 fellowship.

A drama teacher has created a petition to try to save the Stage Challenge Foundation.

Pop up Globe brings robust treatment to one of Shakespeare's most controversial works.

Spin doctors, skulduggery and main character killed early: Recommended.

Central Auckland boarding house was home to both murderer and victim

Sir Owen Glenn is donating $3m to the restoration of Rotorua's performing arts centre

Your guide to the weekend and beyond around New Zealand.

Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The pieces are on loan from collectors across the globe.

A Sikh community leader says the incorrectly tied turban concerned him.

Gold Coast man posts on Facebook about festival goer who wore only glitter paint.

The most popular and most requested books for Auckland Libraries this year.

Japan credits Helen Clark for making NZ "one of the best friends Japan could wish for".

William Dart reviews Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Celebrate Christmas.

Ramona Rudolph performs with her poi for the clients at Auckland City Mission as they wait for their food packages and presents. / Nick Reed

There's very little not to like about musical comedy Two Hearts, says Paul Simei-Barton.

Friends made during art trip to NZ will help Cuban artist fundraise for devastated island.

Promise of family Christmas brings soprano Madeleine Pierard home to perform with the APO.

Author Jane Bloomfield tackles dementia in her children's books.

Bach Musica NZ ends a successful 2017 with concert of pleasing delights, says William Dart

Jacinda Ardern says the pathways into the arts sector need to be improved.

Unicef warns that the internet risks creating a 'bedroom culture' for children

Comedians Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore say their show is summer's true must see concert

It's dancing on ice as never seen or done before, as NZ dancers head to Antarctica.

Tech billionaire and surprise Kiwi checks out exhibition detailing his far-out philosophy.

Shakespeare's fairies won't be lost in translation.

Authors pick their favourite books.