Auckland Live’s Cabaret Festival is set to dazzle audiences and artists alike as it takes over The Civic from the 3-15 of June. 

Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson talks to her creative journey and what inspires and challenges her in our new bi-monthly series 'Talanoa with a Tusitala'. 

Artists Luisa Tora and Molly Rangiwai-McHale ask each other about being partners & collaborators in Aotearoa. 

It's a question many are pondering in the wake of a polarising court ruling - a copyright expert gives a verdict on what artists need to do next.

Rāhana Winiata Tito-Taylor reflects on the role ngā toi Māori will play in shaping the future in our new series 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)' produced in partnership with Te Manawa. 

The state of the sector, funding sagas, proudest moments, biggest regrets, controversy, abuse and CNZ's future - a wide-ranging, comprehensive insight from the departing Chief Executive.

Manu Vaea writes about the mess of shadow selves, collaboration as a mirror, and the divinity and insecurity that community can bring.

Maia Keane writes about moving home to Tūranganui-a-Kiwa for art, and the sense of belonging and connection she has since discovered.

What do you and the creative sector need from The Big Idea? We're putting the ball in your court - as well as a chance to boost your bank balance.

Tunmise Adebowale opens poetic eyes to the practices of Ruth Ige and Mary Dah Fairy, two artists whose canvases are imbued with the deep blues of Blackness.

A tax break to help boost the financial stability of the creative sector is being mooted - we break it down.

Leafa Wilson writes about the weft between her life, kids, faith and creative energies, across decades of art making.