They're shocking. They're smelly. They're stupefyingly stupid. Danielle Wright meets the stars of Roald Dahl's The Twits theatrical adaptation.

A week in the life of actress, Jennifer Ward-Lealand.

Yet another incarnation of the Barnaby Weir-led musical supergroup Fly My Pretties returns for its fourth tour of duty around New Zealand. Lydia Jenkin was at their first show in Dunedin.

The hit musical about his group is hitting town in April, and American pop veteran and falsetto king Franki Valli is also heading over to perform in Auckland.

We've rounded up some of the best events happening all over the country this long weekend.

A week in the life of actor, dancer and musician - Yaw Boateng.

The battle for Auckland will continue long after the Cup fanfare is over, writes Bernard Orsman.

Director Wim Wenders captures a celebrated avant garde dance company in the 3D doco Pina. He talks to Helen Barlow.