Political commentator and academic Ranginui Walker says people these days think he has mellowed - but he reckons he hasn't changed.

A Pacific-flavoured extravaganza of dance, music, fashion and art is wowing the crowds in Manukau.

A trademark used by some of Maoridom's elite artists will be scrapped, a move criticised by some of those who set it up.

Jesse Peach was once a teenage soap star. At 25, he’s now a theatre director attracting some of the industry’s biggest names to work for him, and tackling challenging works other more experienced directors shy away from.

It is easy to see why Alan Bennett's play has enjoyed phenomenal success on both sides of the Atlantic.

Photos from designer Dave Domoney's manly garden.