Young men make life and death choices in New Plymouth author David Hill's book My Brother's War.

The spirit of singing is thriving in Marlborough and Nelson

One of the world's dullest philosophies has to be: "all things in moderation".

Children's interest in books is promoted by the annual NZ Post Children's Book Awards and they will be celebrated around the country next week.

A Kiwi boy with Marlborough roots has been awarded the "most outstanding citizen award" in Michigan

Claire Rouault brings classical music by Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Scriabine to Blenheim on Friday.

Organisers of Marlborough's Top Talent are calling for entries to this year's contest

The Diversion Gallery in Picton slips into winter mode for a month with Saturday-only opening hours.

Nina McCollum sang and danced her way into first place on Friday night, performing Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights

Nina McCollum's natural stage presence and lithe dance moves were spell-binding

People attending this year's Stars in Their Eyes awards show tonight are in for a spectacular evening

Well-known children's music advisor Julie Wylie will take sessions at Barnardos Kaikoura on Sunday.

Nina McCollum will be appearing as Kate Bush and performing Wuthering Heights

Larissa Raukawa will be appearing as British singer-songwriter Duffy and performing Mercy

The sixth annual Stars In Their Eyes contest will be held at the end of this week

Jayden Paul, performing as Michael Buble singing Feeling Good

Annabelle and Peter Lewis, performing as Elton John and Kiki Dee, sing Don't Go Breaking My Heart

Jacinta Nott, performing as Eva Cassidy singing Over the Rainbow

Emma Logan, 16, performing as the character Eponine in Les Miserables, singing On My Own

Glenn Kirby, performing as Johnny Cash singing Ring of Fire