Security among the reasons cited for cancellation of Muslim critic's tour.

COMMENT: Welfare, drugs and booze are issues for many Maori, argues Alan Duff.

Kate McGill makes theatre which tells it like it is and her new play is no exception.

NZ Herald Premier Series continues with a chic French tribute, writes William Dart.

Composer Tim Rice is amazed his first offering is still so loved, says Dionne Christian.

Vietnam War is not past for author Viet Thanh Nguyen, writes Alexander Bisley.

This ain't rock n roll; this is genius, writes Karl Puschmann of APO's Bowie tribute.

Sing for joy - there are musicals for everyone on stage in Auckland this year.

Monteverdi's "Vespers of the Blessed Virgin" is a splendid addition to any CD collection.

COMMENT: Immigrant communities' problems have more to do with host nation's insecurity.

The play Magdalena of Mangere offers an eye-opening portrait of overlooked suburb.

Dave Armstrong's new play is an honest and unflinching look at today's Anzac experience.

Ambitious, inclusive and inspiring dance one of Auckland Arts Festival's closing events.

COMMENT: Achievement an inspiration that shatters generational mindset, writes Alan Duff.

COMMENT: Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang writes exclusively of his regard for NZ.

Edo de Waart and the NZ Symphony Orchestra launch their 2017 selection of Masterworks.

Julie Zhu uncovered the secret of how Chinese migrants make new friends in New Zealand.

If you picked up a book left behind in Auckland, chances are it came from Emma Watson.

The sights and sounds of the 25th Pasifika as recorded by Dean Purcell

The 25th annual event is still the largest celebration of Pacific Peoples in the world

Trio Mediaeval's latest CD take listeners on a mystical Nordic tour, writers William Dart.

A visiting artist comes to Auckland with a unique perspective, writes Dionne Christian.

Loss, pain and hope run through NZ writer Bonnie Etherington's first novel.

Mahan Esfahani, the world's most in-demand harpsichordist, visits Auckland next week.

Extraordinary opera is a moving tale from our past, writes William Dart.

COMMENT: There is always a glaring gap in discussions about immigration policies.

How well do our favourite spine-chilling moments from horror films work on stage?

The play Every Brilliant Thing proves there's genuine joy to be found in the everyday.

Rufus Wainwright dynamic duo of the divas thrills Aotea audience, writes William Dart.

Sonya Kelly presents a romantic comedy with modern love in a shrinking world at its heart.