Think conservation, think kakapo and kiwi. But birds aren't the only natives under threat

Whether it's inside, outside or somewhere in between, we have your long weekend covered.

In the Sacred Blessing Sanctuary on Waiheke Island, among the foliage and the roses and very close to the vegetable garden is a rabbit.

We're all about Waiheke this weekend. We talk to some of the musicians who'll be at Easter's Waiheke Jazz Festival.

Dawit Arshak enjoys the freedom and safety of his life in New Zealand.

Elena Langer is an accomplished teller of tales, a gift that has drawn the Russian-born British composer more than once to the operatic stage.

Fresh off the boat from Auckland, Sarah Daniell discovers paradise on Waiheke.

In less than a fortnight, Edo de Waart presides over his first concert as the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's new music director.

Auckland Arts Festival is providing a trifecta opportunity for Wellington composer Gareth Farr.

Sudbin pursues these philosophies in an entertaining booklet essay for his new CD of Medtner and Rachmaninov.

Auckland Arts Festival is justifiably proud to present the semi-staged New Zealand premiere of John Adams' Nixon in China next month, allotting it a spectacular spread in its handsome brochure.

After post-graduate studies in Sweden, McGregor has remained in that country, returning home in 2014 to tour with the four string players of her Dalecarlia Clarinet Quintet.

Weekend Herald editor Miriyana Alexander introduces your Weekend Herald.

Weekend Herald editor Miriyana Alexander introduces your Weekend Herald.

It's not every night frogs rain down on stage at a theatre, but in The Book of Everything that's what happens - sort of.

Harsh realities of modern life in the Pacific are portrayed in a stunning stage work, writes Dionne Christian.

Rose Matafeo, comedian, TV star, writes a Valentine to Auckland, from the UK where she is now based.

Artists Tame Iti and Owen Dippie have collaborated on an exhibition that focuses on cultural unity, they tell Ali Ikram

He's best known for his roles on television as a funny guy, but Tainui Tukiwaho is serious about a long-term career in arts management.

"Curiouser and curiouser," said Alice in Wonderland. She might have said the same about current exhibitions in Auckland.