Our guide to some of the gems of 2017 and music to listen out for in 2018.

Christmas songs re-written in the manner of the 'spend-spend-spend' philosophy

Find out which artists are playing on which days at Womad 2018 in New Plymouth.

Making your own gifts is a nice way to show friends and family you care.

After Dreams and Daggers, you'll want to add Cecile McLoren Salvant to your watch-list.

Seldom do sports dramas work but Borg vs McEnroe makes a solid effort.

Vancouver's celebrated offerings are constantly evolving, as trends come and go.

Dancers prepare for Christmas trip to Toyland.

COMMENT: I wish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle every happiness.

A whirlwind modern royal romance has culminated in a happily-ever-after for Prince Harry.

A woman stalked for six years now has a permanent protection order but is still scared.

Justine Tyerman upsets the men in black at one of the world's finest art museums.

In Wonder, Stephen Chbosky has negotiated the foggy area between trite and truth.

Midge Marsden has championed blues from his modest beginnings in Taranaki.

Quebec clings to her French-speaking heritage and Gallic traditions.

Taking the classroom back to Mother Nature. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Four acts have been added to the roster for Womad 2018 in New Plymouth

Womad 2018 has many cultural and musical moments that are simply stunning.

Bassist Vanessa McGowan home for a show at Musicians Club.

News and new music from Marlon Williams, Estère, Six60, Kings, Koi Boys, Kimbra and more.

The Killing of a Sacred Deer will no doubt divide its audience.

The island metropolis of Montreal prides itself on being Canada's most eclectic

Roll with the Punches is a classy album.

Three cases of mumps reported in Whanganui

It's always a sobering experience when a film knowingly holds a mirror to modern society.

Ottawa is like all great capitals - it is a wedding-cake city, says Mike Yardley.

Justine Tyerman has trouble believing flowers at Pha Tad Ke Botanical Gardens are real.

Is this a golden age for New Zealand's alternative/country/folk/rock scene?

Tickets now on sale for The Tempest at Whanganui's Bason Botannic Gardens

Racism is not as black-and-white as it seems