Lynda La Plante talks to Greg Fleming about her latest prequel, and has news for NZ fans.

Jim Eagles and Mark Fryer round up the best of recently released non fiction books.

James Robins talks to author who writes with first-hand knowledge of Colombian civil war.

Kiwi playwright Albert Belz shares his love of comic books and graphic novels.

A well-known artist says one of his charges was a case of "Medieval sex" role playing.

The Royal NZ Ballet and Auckland Art Gallery join forces for a unique collaboration.

Massive company takes a wholehearted message to theatres and communities around NZ.

An well-known artist on sex charges says he didn't know exactly how old his students were.

A ground-breaking new programme for Maori playwrights in under way in Auckland.

The exhibition was installed in a long narrow gallery with tukutuku panels and artworks.

Silo celebrates 20th year with an edgy re-interpretation of A Streetcar Names Desire.

Matilda the Musical is first-rate entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.

The man behind one of the country's most notorious killings had artistic flair.

Winston Aldworth rounds up the latest kids' picture books for our short takes column.

The RNZ Ballet Romeo and Juliet provides new insights into the age-old story.

New Zealand's new poet laureate wants more of us reading and writing poetry.

Chinese telecom giant Huawei is donating 100 pianos to low-decile NZ schools.

The Kiwi songstress' eardrum has ruptured and is now infected.

An Auckland artist is on trial for the rape and indecent assault of four teen girls.

Our longest surviving and largest annual art awards mark a major milestone this year.

Artist Mark Wooller's blend of typography and topography is getting worldwide attention.

Otahuhu College art teacher's visit to Cuba leads to an unusual artistic exchange.

Fletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey

In town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.

Annabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.

Organisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.

One of our great cultural chroniclers is now on a musical mission

Matilda - The Musical means a family reunion for one of its star and NZ opera boss.

An Auckland based data firm has signed up with one of the world's biggest museums.

Short takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn