West Coast author Wendy Scott has picked up a second international award for her teen novel Hieroglyph.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ornament creator Brigitte Oberndorfner explains the decision-making process behind her intricate business.

Short films combine dance and personal stories to share performers' life-changing moments.

Janet McAllister continues her tour of Auckland libraries, visiting the Albany and Glenfield branches.

Wild, rhetorical and witty painting - Dick Frizzell show proves why he's one of our best painters.

An exclusive first look at what's on at the 2017 Auckland Arts Festival.

After The Monogram Murders, her first novel starring Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, Sophie Hannah was keen to write a second.

Steve Braunias pictures himself living in one of the photographs in his new book - a photo essay about sad, beautiful shops in small towns.

Sea calmly meets sky in Stanley Palmer's mature and masterly images.

Author Jay McInerney admits he shares some characteristics with his protagonist, Russell.

Corporate art collections unlocked during Artweek tours.

Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No.2 & Concert Fantasia is a superb symphonic adventure from the New Zealand Symphony.

A former west Auckland cop has swapped pounding the beat for writing grisly crime novels after being struck down with a rare autoimmune disorder.

Author Jay McInerney's old-fashioned belief that Love and Art can defy both time and money is to be applauded.

Playing video games inspired dancer Joshua (Fale) Faleatua.

The Sellout, a satire of race and class in the US that has drawn comparisons to Richard Pryor and Mark Twain, has won the Man Booker Prize.

Dropping a plate or spilling a drink would be bad, but few will suffer this indignity.

The Pop-Up Globe will pop up from February to May next year at the Ellerslie Racecourse.

It's all new for Pop-up Globe which returns with four more plays, a different location and groundbreaking interior design.

Janet McAllister continues her mission to visit each and every one of Auckland's 55 libraries.

Babs Tarr rose to comic book stardom in part for her ability to draw women who are badasses. After helping redesign classic DC Comics character Batgirl, Tarr knew right away that Barbara Gordon wouldn't be the last tough heroine she'd draw.

Fawlty Towers - Live is coming to New Zealand.

Alfred Nobel intended that the prizes in his name be awarded for achievements that "have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind".

Australian author Tim Winton tells Linda Herrick how he grew out of an obsession with firearms.

Revisiting classic plays provides a lesson for younger actors and entertainment for audiences.

Songwriter Rosanne Cash was having a cup of tea at her New York home yesterday when her husband, John, ran downstairs "like an elephant".

IN THE GROOVE: Thousands of revellers packed in front of a sound stage on Mount Main Beach to welcome in the New Year. PHOTO/FILE

RED HERRING by Jonothan Cullinane (HarperCollins, $37) Auckland 1951: trams run along Queen St, women aren't allowed in the RSC

Unlocked Collections begins with the Spark offices on Victoria Street