Kiwis have been revealed as being among the world's most prolific pre-loaders.

Trolls, dancing and cake make Peer Gynt absurd, smart and funny, says Janet McAllister.

La Soiree is a spiegeltent spectacular thanks to three amazing acts, writes Raewyn Whyte.

The storm clouds swirling above the open roof of the Pop-up Globe seemed to hold a mirror to the wild passions unleashed in the staging of Othello.

Once an 80s heart-throb and chart-topper, Jason Donovan is on his way to NZ.

Tonight's session of the light show Power Plant has been cancelled as the rain and wind show no sign of easing.

After powering on last night organisers of Auckland Art Festival's Power Plant will make a call on tonight's event at about 4pm.

The Biggest is a highly entertaining journey into male identity, says Paul Simei-Barton.

A German violinist selects favourites for fans while a US composer makes musical magic.

Dance work 21 Movements reflects on torrid 21st century, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Theatre reviewer Janet McAllister has a mixed night out at the fringe festival.

Rare cache of paintings by famous NZ painter Frances Hodgkins surface in England

Linda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

For the first time, our 49-year-old book awards will get an international judge.

Reviewer Dione Joseph leaves Pop-up Globe's Henry V with a new favourite play.

Andrew Gunn's first play was an award-winner; expectations are high for his next.

A couple in Auckland is considering legal action against The Original Gypsy Fair for allegedly exploiting the gypsy culture for commercial gain.

Dramatic battles recall the 'original immersive theatre'.

How a simple grain defines us.

An ex-New Zealand owned painting by Mark Rothko is expected to fetch millions next week.

William Dart finds the NZSO's collaboration with the Modern Maori Quartet has mixed results.

A night on the Floating Theatre makes for an enchanted evening, writes Janet McAllister.

Wellington's iconic ferns sculpture, estimated to have cost $150,000, has been discovered in a waste management yard.

Can a performance make us genuinely care about the dying? Dione Joseph thinks so.

Auckland could get its biggest laser light show for the opening ceremony of the World Masters Games

Dance show Castles shows maybe life's mosaic of experiences are difficult to fathom.

A poet from Te Kuiti thought her win was a hoax at first.

Theatre review: Paul Simei-Barton takes a look at the Pop-up Globe's latest production.

Hastings Athletics Club still unable to use home park after Te Matatini

Greg Fleming reviews a new collection of unpublished poems and writings from the Man in Black many of which read like song lyrics.