Wellington author was astounded to discover she'd won a $230,000 literary prize.

Our first Pasifika/African theatre production opens this week, writes Dionne Christian.

An Auckland artist has become so popular she's had to cut off her commission wait list.

Young composers rise to challenge to create music inspired by art, writes William Dart.

English composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.

Madison Nonoa adds pop culture cache to opera singer mystique when she appears in Amadeus.

Never judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.

Pop up Globe producers may be close to sealing a deal to take their show around the world.

Singers passionate about a cappella compete to be the best Naked Choir in the country.

Students leaders from South Auckland will take part in a new production: Southside Rise.

Veteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.

Greg Hall's novel tells of the darkest day in New Zealand military history.

Boys is loud and angry, which is all to the good.

Holy Trinity Cathedral's Anzacs Commemoration Concert was a moving and timely reminder.

Art has long provided inspiration to composers, now the APO celebrates music and art.

After 12 years, Auckland lawyers open Matakana site featuring Monet, vineyard and bar.

Scottish archaeologist Neil Oliver is back again exploring the Kiwi coastline.

A group of volunteers are doing their bit to ensure wartime monuments are known and noted.

In their winter years, Westbeth residents embrace the summer of their lives.

The new director of the Auckland War Memorial Museum talks about the major changes ahead.

New Zealand's war poetry has been put to music for unique concert of commemoration.

Artist/lifesaver Sofia Athineou highlights issue at the heart of a special exhibition.

Art aims to arrive at better understanding of migrants, writes Dionne Christian.

We asked six comedians what they care about right now and why should we?

For Lebanese chef and food writer Marlene Matar, Aleppo is the source of a unique project.

Recent visitors to our concert halls make wonderful ongoing listening, says William Dart.

NZ galleries are working with a child sex abuse victim photographed naked by her mother.

Artist known for controversial paintings has released latest work - a topless Maori woman

Designer Ella Mizrahi needs about 20,000 sheets of paper to build a set fit for a stage.

Russian artist has taken the streets of Moscow etch incredible images on dirty vehicles.