Christchurch has added 19 pieces to its outdoor art collection in the past eight years.

Real-life ghostly encounters and chilling stories from NZ's past inspire horror theatre.

APO and Michael Houstoun fire up NZ composer Lyell Cresswell's new piano concerto.

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.

Costume department can take it easy with Red Speedo.

Philip Pullman tells Dionne Christian about his return to the world of Lyra Belacqua.

A rare 233-year-old Handel manuscript has been discovered in the Bay of Plenty.

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.

Imani Winds shows why it is one of the hippest chamber music groups.

True Blue? Let Jacinda Ardern's face give you the answer..

Greg Fleming on the new Colin Harrison, Paul Cleave, Lynda La Plante and Tess Gerritsen

North Shore cobbler dies 10 days after winning prestigious South African literary award

Modern masters find inspiration in early music, writes William Dart.

Assured storytelling from Wellington playwright explores identity, writes Janet McAllister

The Play That Goes Wrong does - nearly - everything right, writes Roger Hall.

One of NZ's most successful hip hop dance outfits looks to the future, says Raewyn Whyte

Ten minute portrait artists wow crowds in central Auckland.

An Afghan refugee wants to share the wealth of his culture through art.

Artweek tours show institutions can be more like art galleries than we imagine.

Tom's Marvellous Imagination is a little gem for holiday fun, says Elisabeth Easther.