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

Ruth Spencer matches a contemporary novel with a bunch of classics you might also like.

The man who brought Banksy's subversive work to Auckland.

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.

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

William Dart rounds up his top classical music CDs for 2017 in time for Xmas gift buying.

Cross-stitchers and craft-makers: are they the new breed of political activists?

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.

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.

Music by Debussy and Wagner shows the strength of Kiwi musicians, says William Dart.

Authors pick their favourite books.

Visitors will become artists themselves as Auckland Art Gallery goes dotty.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is the perfect primer for summer theatre in Aotearoa.

Cirkopolis is an unforgettable experience - be sure not to miss out, says Dione Joseph.

PM Jacinda Ardern states the case for the value of the arts to all communities.

We are a region. Our future lies as a region, and we have to pay for it.

The $4.5 million hub project is now underway. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Samoan, Māori and Native American mix at the Sundance Institute