James Robins talks to author who writes with first-hand knowledge of Colombian civil war.

Kiwi playwright Albert Belz shares his love of comic books and graphic novels.

New Zealand Opera is bringing home our stars in 2018, writes William Dart.

Contemporary Katya Kabanova contrasts the power and passion of nature with daily life.

Stakeholders say the facility will bring in tens of millions of tourist dollars yearly

Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker has won an international award.

A woman ordered in Maori - and was surprised when the till operator responded in kind.

What is bio-design? Award-winning Auckland architect Jo Aitken explains.

The Royal NZ Ballet and Auckland Art Gallery join forces for a unique collaboration.

New Zealand can be an island of innovation with the WOW factor, says industrial designer.

The winners of New Zealand's longest running and largest art awards have been named.

Karlheinz Company's annual concert is always a highlight of the year.

A ground-breaking new programme for Maori playwrights in under way in Auckland.

Robyn Malcolm gets risqué in her next gig.

Kim Knight meets the widow of the controversial painter who refused to starve in a garret.

Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson on his forthcoming exhibition and his return to art.

There's a lot to love about the Royal NZ Ballet's Romeo and Juliet, says Raewyn Whyte.

One of our best known musicians teams up with violin star for rare Beethoven adventure.

Auckland's biggest mass-participation, public art trail will fill the city's streets.

Venue for the NZ String Quartet's concert not up to scratch, writes William Dart.

Silo celebrates 20th year with an edgy re-interpretation of A Streetcar Names Desire.

Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Defiance reflects spirit of our times, says William Dart

A history conference is looking at dissent in World War One.

Matilda the Musical is first-rate entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

Ngahuia Piripi turns into a Na'Vi to celebrate the arrival of Cirque du Soleil's new show.

Artist, Maori All Black and teacher Fred Graham is honoured for a lifetime devoted to art.

The conflict of being Chinese in NZ is the focus of a new play, writes Ethan Sills

Aucklanders get a rare chance to journey to Florence, Italy without leaving home.

The RNZ Ballet Romeo and Juliet provides new insights into the age-old story.

William Dart savours the latest release of Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder.