First airing in 1960, Coronation Street is the world's longest running soap opera. At its peak it was attracting 20 million viewers during weeknights in the UK. Now, the beloved dreary rooftops of Manchester have been given a Kiwi comedy reboot.

After almost 50 years in business, iconic Matakana pottery company Morris and James closed its doors last year. But now the legacy of the ceramics studio, known for their colourful and bold kitchen and garden ware, will live on.

Our Fast Favourites guest this week can be described as many things, author, speaker, listener, mum, mentor and advocate. And before that, a TV presenter.

The French-American artist, Louise Bourgeois found fame later in life with her reputation and market value soaring after her death.

Fringe Festival is back in Wellington - starting this month from the 13th of February until the 7th of March.

Major rebuild forges ahead at Auckland's historical St James theatre.

The Big Screen: Dan Slevin.

Poetry has taken off in the past decade, with a resurgence, especially amongst young people.

When artist Cora-Allan was asked to create the burial garments for her Niuean grandparents - it was a request that would change the course of her life.

Most people will know Alison Quigan for her long-term role as receptionist Yvonne Jeffries on Shortland Street. But that's just one slice of the pie.