Vietnam War is not past for author Viet Thanh Nguyen, writes Alexander Bisley.

She'll perform at the Actors' Benevolent Fund gala today at the Pop Up Globe.

This ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.

Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.

Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.

Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.

Carmen and L'Arlésienne: an exceptionally good night at the ballet not to be missed.

The portrait of the Auckland identity was painted in 1900.

The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.

Ambitious, inclusive and inspiring dance one of Auckland Arts Festival's closing events.

The Tauranga Paradox Street Art Festival opens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The severity of the crimes being committed by youth in Christchurch is escalating.

Edo de Waart and the NZ Symphony Orchestra launch their 2017 selection of Masterworks.

Julie Zhu uncovered the secret of how Chinese migrants make new friends in New Zealand.

If you picked up a book left behind in Auckland, chances are it came from Emma Watson.

It could be a wet send-off at Mt Smart tonight as Adele wraps up her 15-month world tour.

A group of girls with the WOW factor are needed for our biggest stage show.

Works by Banksy, the world's most famous street artist, about to go on show in Tauranga.

Loss, pain and hope run through NZ writer Bonnie Etherington's first novel.

Mahan Esfahani, the world's most in-demand harpsichordist, visits Auckland next week.

EDITORIAL: Aucklanders have a lot to be proud of with so much to do in the city.

A few words with comedian and self-proclaimed 'interested idiot' Robin Ince.

Extraordinary opera is a moving tale from our past, writes William Dart.

Rufus Wainwright dynamic duo of the divas thrills Aotea audience, writes William Dart.

Sonya Kelly presents a romantic comedy with modern love in a shrinking world at its heart.

How well do our favourite spine-chilling moments from horror films work on stage?

The play Every Brilliant Thing proves there's genuine joy to be found in the everyday.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest from Mick Herron, L.S Hilton, Ian Rankin and Daniel Cole

A Hollywood actors colleagues feel so stigmatized that they have joined a clandestine support group.

REVIEW: Passio was not your traditional choral concert, but the full immersive festival experience.