William Dart previews the concert highlights of 2017.

William Dart chooses his favourite classical CDs of 2016.

Our reviewers look at the highs and lows in Auckland theatre, 2016.

Waiheke Island will once again welcome New Zealand's most prestigious sculpture exhibition.

The paddle's original owner, Ngai Te Rangi chief Hori Ngatai (1832-1912) PHOTO/ALEXANDER TURNBULL LIBRARY141216sp02bop.JPG Alfred

COMMENT: Sugar is sprinkled over sugar over calorie-laden stodge. It's the culture, dude.

Greg Fleming reviews Ben Sanders' second American-based novel Marshall's Law

Greg Fleming reviews the latest crop of crime fiction and points out some of the year's best reads.

Acclaimed author and illustrator Donovan Bixley shares tales of the books that inspired him.

See this street ballet and you'll never look at a supermarket shopping trolley the same way again.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes faces his fears - and writes about them, anyway.

Are these the best New Zealand books of the year?

Joe Goldberg's your average, cantankerous New York rare books seller. He's also an accomplished serial killer. When we meet him

A BBC reporter has spoken out against racists who hid pork scratchings in her supermarket shopping basket.

Reviews of crime-fiction by Michael Connelly, Ian Austin, Sam Carmody and Laura Lippman

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

COMMENT: I can never quite adjust my mind to accepting that a person in his or her mid-20s should resign to a life of living for alcohol.

After an absence of nearly a decade, Taiwan Day will be celebrated this weekend at Auckland's Aotea Square.

COMMENT: Kiwis, don't come and eat in France or Spain with that tuck-in mentality to a good feed. They just don't get it in these parts, says Alan Duff.

Taiwanese tribal woman Jouan Pan is in New Zealand with a mission - to get her "long lost cuzzies" to visit "home".

COMMENT: Surely there's something to be said for a holiday that is wholly devoted to giving and joy?

Auckland's inaugural month-long Korea festival gets under way tonight.

COMMENT: We have no right to look back and judge past eras by our standards.

COMMENT: Our national sport is lurching from one scandal to another. Today, one female fan tells why she's giving the game away.

COMMENT: Perpetuating the myth that young brown men are only able to achieve success on sportsfield seems to me to be just another kind of casual racism.

It’s a beautiful game that creates friendships between cultures. Made with funding from NZ on Air

It's a beautiful game that creates friendships between cultures. Made with funding from NZ on Air

COMMENT: It seems to me maybe they should have called Real Housewives 'The Amazing Racist', writes Raybon Kan.

COMMENT: Questioning NZ is enough to make you think you're mad.

COMMENT: Burkinis be damned is the one-sided debate raging here in France. Comeback king Nicolas Sarkozy has promised voters he'll ban the burkini.