Arts

Depending on how old you are, and your emotional attachment to the Harry Potter books, the phrase philosopher's stone has a particular resonance.  Audio

The actor and director, Peter Hambleton talks to Jesse Mulligan about the veteran actor, Ray Henwood, who has died aged 83.  Audio

'No Way Crochet' is the brain child of Phil Ferguson, aka Chili Philly who's made a name for himself by making completely mad food themed creations. His story of success is pretty simple. In August… Audio

Curtains will close on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival later today, for what's been a bumper year for Kiwi comics and artists. Nearly 30 performers made their way to the Scottish capital for the… Audio

On the Eve of New Zealand Fashion Week, the Zambesi label is preparing to show its latest collection, and celebrating its 40th year in a notoriously volatile industry. Audio

A genealogist is hunting for as yet untold personal stories of World War Two. Renée Hollis is working on the project for the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, After all the researching and writing… Audio

The Dunedin Medieval and Renaissance Society, aka The Rare Byrds, is about to mark a decade of making music - and puppet shows - that hark back to medieval times. Audio

Over the last decade she's been involved in films including Vai, Moana and The Orator and set up a successful casting company, all while teaching at the National University of Samoa. Actor, writer and… Audio

Dunedin 'poet provocateur' David Eggleton has big plans for his two year tenure as New Zealand's Poet Laureate. Since the 1980s the the multi-award winning performance poet, critic, editor and… Audio

It's taken a year to get from bright idea to a plan of action. But the new Coalition for Books is holding its inaugural meeting at the Booksellers Association Conference in Auckland this weekend. Audio

A celebration of song with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave and the King's Singers.  Video

Celebrated New Zealand writer Janet Frame's work has never been adapted for the stage. That's about to change with a play based on her iconic novel Owls Do Cry set to premiere in her childhood… Audio, Gallery

It's National Poetry day today and that means it's flash poem time. The entries will be judged by poet Erik Kennedy, author of Twenty-Six Factitions and There's No Place Like the Internet in… Audio

Fans of anime (and Japan) should seek out the new classic Weathering With You, says Dan Slevin. Video

Five top acts have made the shortlist for this year's APRA Silver Scroll Award, recognising excellence in songwriting: The Beths, Tiny Ruins, Aldous Harding, Benee, Avantdale Bowling Club. Kirsten… Audio

A central Auckland theatre is being renamed in honour of Dame Kiri Te Kanawa as a permanent tribute to the soprano. Aotea Centre's ASB Theatre will become Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on November the 20th… Audio

The famed Ronnie Van Hout sculpture, "Quasi" - an enormous hand with a human face - has moved to Wellington, where it's aweing and terrifying locals. Former Christchurch Art Gallery curator Jenny… Audio

The old printing presses from the former Nelson Evening Mail, and others even older, have whirred back into life. The Armarie Room, which operates from Nelson's heritage park, Founders, is using the… Audio

Local streamers are still delivering strong product but the mouse is breathing down their neck, says Dan Slevin. Video