Buying ebooks may be convenient but it can't compete with the personality and charm of our best bookshops, writes Danielle Wright.

Colin McCahon's house reveals another side of Titirangi, says Liz Light.

The play Mary Stuart brings Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots face-to-face, as played by two of our own leading ladies.

On First Looking into Chapman's Homer, by Michael Parekowhai, comprises a Steinway grand piano carved with Maori patterns, two blackened bronze pianos with bulls on top, a life-size sculpture of his brother as a security guard, and some bronze pot plants.

A Steinway grand piano carved with Maori patterns is part of Michael Parekowhai's installation at this year's Venice Biennale.

The Silo Theatre company has spent ten years carving out a niche as one of Auckland's most dynamic artistic collectives. Luke Oram looks behind the curtain at the boutique crew's success.

The world's most famous 'street artist' has got offside with Los Angeles police department.

Two New Zealand films have been selected to screen at the inaugural Beijing International Film Festival.

Tired of taking the kids to the usual big museums during the school holidays? Virgil Evetts discovers Auckland contains many smaller collections worth a visit.

New Zealanders are spending thousands on high-end royal wedding memorabilia, setting tills jingling for British retailers.

Asked to describe his art style, Shanghai-born Dennis Juan Ma says it's "Kiwi-Chinese".

Winter is all very exciting really, isn't it? Time to buy new boots, watch excessive amounts of TV and frequent cosy bars.