Wellington has been named the most creative city in New Zealand.

The pair briefly debated whether they should accept the award.

NZ On Screen's Zara Potts takes a look at some of our most enduring literary figures.

Five locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A lifetime's love of lepidoptera has led to a children's book and a lengthy exhibition.

The first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Classic play robust enough to stand up to global move, says theatre director Colin McColl.

NZ Opera's The Elixir of Love is first-class entertainment, writes William Dart.

Stay warm this weekend with these hot picks from the TimeOut and Arts team.

The annual Pacific dance festival returns, with a wider range of work than ever before.

Actor Blair Strang prepares to return to the stage in a devil of a role.

This year's Samoan Language Week theme is: Kindness given, kindness gained.

Even on the smell of an oily rag, you can still make bright theatre, says costume-maker.

At NZ Opera, wardrobe and makeup prepare for The Elixir of Love, writes Dionne Christian.

Using sets of pens, Kate Hursthouse makes an art form from words.

Pool (No Water)'s reach exceeds its grasp in an intriguing but muddled production.

Bernstein and an Italian journey; William Dart reviews NZSO's latest Auckland concerts.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest from Walter Mosley, Stella Duffy and others.

A Wellington "Arts District" will be a destination in its own right, say business owners.

A little known museum archive devoted to NZ women inspires play for 125th suffrage year

COMMENT: PM wants arts and culture in all areas of NZ society to create a new future.

South Auckland kids say new friends, confidence and a wizard of a time make arts fun.

Three representatives from arts and literary worlds share their wish list with government

Survey shows New Zealanders love the arts - but young people don't feel creative.

World's leading jazz man Christian McBride on how to make it: "Don't be an a***hole".

Chamber Music NZ join renowned US critic and stunning soloists on brave new venture.

Overture: Aotearoa launches with one of the first of three women conductors this season.

Dionne Christian celebrates a fabulous gathering that shows us new ideas for old problems.

Greg Fleming looks at the lasting legacy of Film Noir.

Anthony Byrt on the art world's brightest young things.