Jennifer Ward-Lealand plays a "beautiful monster" addicted to booze, pills and her son.

Artist uses rose and its thorns to express his passion for Maori concerns.

Political commentator and academic Ranginui Walker says people these days think he has mellowed - but he reckons he hasn't changed.

A Pacific-flavoured extravaganza of dance, music, fashion and art is wowing the crowds in Manukau.

A trademark used by some of Maoridom's elite artists will be scrapped, a move criticised by some of those who set it up.