New ZealandGrants purse increasing to $14mAucklanders' rates have given a $46 million boost to 10 rescue, safety, arts and cultural groups in the past four years and a further $14 million gift is proposed for the 2013-14 year.17 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, Auckland Town HallThe orchestra's second <i>Inspired by Bach</i> concert on Thursday dispensed a flurry of fugues, with toccatas and chorales on the side.16 Jul 02:15 AM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Topp Twins and the APO at Civic TheatreJools and Lynda Topp's Pakuranga Bowling Club alter egos almost brought the Civic's roof down.24 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Michael Hill International Violin Competition, Town HallA week ago, 18 hopeful young violinists were in Queenstown, contesting the elimination rounds of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition; on Saturday night, three were vying for top honours.12 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Are our events strategists blind? What about the arts festival!08 May 05:30 PM