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Dragons and taniwha – 50 years an artist carver

Exhibition celebrates New Zealand's first professional contemporary artist carver of bone

NZTrio finishes year on a high note

NZTrio's shake-up leads to winning combo in place, writes William Dart.

Computer tries to finish what Beethoven failed to do

Roll over Beethoven as computer writes finale for unfinished 10th symphony.

12 Questions: Peta Mathias on why she will never live with a man again

The author, culinary tour host and bon vivant Peta Mathias answers 12 questions.

Exuberant Romeo and Juliet strikes a fine balance between humour and pathos

The Pop-up Globe's farewell to Auckland is a love letter to the free spirit of theatre.

Local Focus: New business for oldest building

Katie Brown - inspired to make a living from art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The 2019 books with the best opening lines

Looking for an opening line? You won't do better than these.

What does book publishing reveal about what keeps us up at night?

The brave world of book publishing: why publishers and readers should say yes to the new.

The books you need to pack for the best summer reads

Are your 2019 faves here? Canvas reviewers choose their top books for the year.

Auckland choir's dank 90s rock recipe for a smashing Xmas concert

Hate Christmas music? This could be the choral concert you've been waiting for.

The soundtrack of a generation played in Auckland this weekend

Back to the future and on the tracks - it's entertainment where the journey counts.

FENZ bullying culture: 'Good progress being made'

Bullying workshops, a new complaints process are among the things being done.

Disputing harassment claims, Domingo says he's a gentleman

Placido Domingo is disputing allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces

Playing the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Jacinda Ardern: We must have a place to remember Erebus

Comment: "The plan to create a National Erebus Memorial by 2020 is immensely important."

From high school drop-out to adidas high-flyer

Zion Armstrong has transformed from a cash-strapped Kiwi sprinter to an adidas high-flyer

The long and winding tale of Bill Reid and the Albert Park tunnels

Bill Reid has dedicated years to opening the tunnels beneath Albert Park. Will he succeed?

Hilary Barry as you've never seen her before

NZ Youth Choir celebrates 40th anniversary - here's why it's good news to Hilary Barry.