BREAKING: Government Confirms $577m Pledge For International Screen Production Rebate
A major announcement for Aotearoa's TV and film industry - with the impactful scheme locked in for another four years.
Lowdown: Invitation To "Come Play, Innovate" At New Creative Hub
A game-changing creative quarter is at last fully operational, cornerstone events bringing big numbers, international opportunities open and a multitude of arts success stories.
$65K Fiction Winner 'Delirious' At Ockham NZ Book Awards
Party like it's 1994 - history repeats for Damien Wilkins, taking out the richest prize in NZ literature, among a host of success stories at the awards gala.
Auckland Fringe 2025 Cancellation Big Blow For Emerging Artists
We get reaction to the announcement that Tāmaki Makaurau has lost an invaluable event for creative expression - but hope remains it may return.
Laughing Through the Pain, Leading Through the Punchlines
In a country where the comedy circuit has long lacked Asian representation, Jess Karamjeet is here to change the script.
Tributes Flow As Arts Icon Fred Graham Passes Away
The patriarch of one of NZ art's first families leaves a lasting legacy after an extraordinary life.
'It's Time To Make A Stand For Arts Education'
The push to revive the Creatives in Schools programme reaches a crucial stage ahead of presenting the petition to Parliament - arts educator and advocate Dr Kerryn Palmer is rallying support.
Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter
May is a monumental month for the comedy and music sectors, get the Lowdown on its real impact - plus new appointments and a spotlight on visual arts news.
Heart Talk: 🕷️🩷🦈
Artists Luisa Tora and Molly Rangiwai-McHale ask each other about being partners & collaborators in Aotearoa.
Is Your Creative Mahi Divorce-proof?
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.
Tahuna Te Ahi: Rāhana Winiata Tito-Taylor
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.
Lowdown: Court Theatre's New Era
A huge day - and long-awaited one - for one of NZ's performing arts cornerstones, artists converge on Auckland, and key creative comings and goings.