MOTAT asks artists to create extraordinary from ordinary, shining new light on the past.

They came, they saw, they photographed: winners of 2017 Nikon Auckland Photo Day named.

Two surprising Matariki shows use music to express new ideas, writes Janet McAllister.

From the concert halls of Europe to South Auckland, conductor Tianyi Lu is one to watch.

Pukehina School has just 10 students left on its roll. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nu'u explores the impact of opportunities which beckon young Pacific people to NZ.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra deserved a fuller house on Friday night.

Local publisher's plans for kids' book club may benefit artists as well as young readers.

Maori theatre shines especially brightly at Matariki, writes Dionne Christian.

The Proms have their origin in the British Empire, but are still a much-loved spectacle.

Two artists at different stages in their careers show work in Auckland this month.

Te Puhi recalls with depth and pathos an iconic moment in our history, writes Dione Joseph

Early performances in the Pacific Dance Festival show vibrant heritage, says Raewyn Whyte.

Local celebrations of the life of James Joyce attract international attention.

A 290-year-old cello can prove popular in airports, says cellist Daniel Muller-Schott.

The movie Wonder Woman raises ethical questions about the views of its Israeli star

Cannabis was a major talking point at a GP conference. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ruapehu's mayoress Phyl Cameron returns to theatre where she was assaulted.

The Pacific Dance Festival provides valuable opportunities for local dancers.

Maggie Flynn is a charismatic heroine in NZ history tale Shakespearean in its telling.

Auckland's theatre community gets Matariki off to a shining start, writes Dione Joseph.

Ioana Cristina Goicea wins the Michael Hill International Violin Competition.

Dawn celebration today for the launch of Matariki Festival 2017.

The woman who read Auckland visits Leys Institute in Ponsonby and Parnell Library.

Dominic Hoey is not your usual breakout author, writes Ethan Sills.

Women too wild to make it into official histories spotlighted, writes Dionne Christian.

Debut YA novel tackles the tough topic of self-harm, writes Dionne Christian

Photographer Mirjam van Sabben will join hundreds in Auckland trying for the perfect shot.

West Side Story's tale of love and rivalry has endured, writes Stephen Jewell.

The play Jane Doe is an insightful and powerful look at rape culture, writes Ethan Sills.