WellingtonSelf-taught artist finally wins $30k award after being finalist five timesHis oil painting won over hundreds of entries, including a portrait on a fake fingernail.20 May 06:30 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Ehnes and Rachid dazzle as AP’s Mozart night becomes unexpected double actFrench conductor Samy Rachid turned Mozart's Haffner Symphony into a curtain-raiser.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'It’s an obsession': 97yo 'Bonsai Bob' shares tips for life and gardening Anna Heath talks weightlifting, crystals and green tea with Sandringham's bonsai master.16 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleLearning te reo at 80: How Witi Ihimaera reclaimed his identity after decades of silence15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDame Jacinda Ardern wins Ockham book award, will donate prize money to literacy charity13 May 09:45 AM
EntertainmentNZTrio opens Dreamscape series with dazzling journey through sound and memory11 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandPierce Brosnan buys Northland artist's tūī painting from fish and chip shop11 May 06:02 AM
New ZealandRotorua artist's 'confronting' portrait: Finalist for 'difficult competition'The portraits will tour New Zealand galleries. 09 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentWhy Marlon Williams is ready to disappear for a whileThe 35-year-old will step away from touring after his New Zealand shows in May.08 May 09:00 PM
World‘Would it help if I’m the Pope?’: When the world’s most famous people break coverPaul McCartney holidayed around Europe in disguise to ‘re-taste anonymity’.08 May 08:07 AM
Kahu'You are bringing it to life': Inside Hamilton's carve-your-own pounamu studioMore than 40 people, including Uncle Tics and Matua Bill, have carved here.07 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIs New Zealand being choked by red tape? These Martians think soA new novella uses Martian auditors to expose how the country's rules block real change.07 May 04:00 AM
EntertainmentFans turn on Anne Hathaway after new blockbuster trailer dropsThe trailer also spotlights a cast including Zendaya, Tom Holland and more.07 May 01:25 AM
TravelThe Cotswolds village with all the charm and none of the crowdsThe quintessential English village just one hour from London by train. 06 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Odyssey trailer is out – here’s everything you need to knowThe Odyssey will be the first feature shot entirely on Imax film.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleStruggling with phone addiction? Try these remediesNew York Times: Counting minutes is a poor way to curb phone habits. 03 May 12:00 AM
Travel newsWhere to go next: LEGO in NZ, Japan for kids and after-hours activitiesFive new things in travel, from exhibitions to new luggage.02 May 06:00 PM
EntertainmentOlivia Rodrigo is in the ‘most important’ phase of love - but who with?Rodrigo wrote new single Drop Dead after a great first date left her elated.29 Apr 11:47 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Sylvia Jiang shines in Shostakovich at Auckland Philharmonia concertREVIEW: Pianist Sylvia Jiang dazzles in Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No 1.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato town blanketed in spider silk as thousands of spiders take flightDr Fiona Cross says thousands of young spiders released silk to find new homes.26 Apr 12:57 AM
Travel newsWhat to do in May: Vesak festival, GlowRun, Trickd, Auckland art trailFive nights out to light up your autumn.25 Apr 06:00 PM
ReviewsBach Musica launches 2026 season with Bach and EsmailJono Palmer led Bach’s Easter Oratorio with zest. 20 Apr 02:53 AM
EntertainmentAndrew Lloyd Webber: I am a recovering alcoholicHe now attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every day.19 Apr 01:28 AM
Travel newsBest autumn must-dos for Kiwi travellers in 2026: Food, art and ideasGood food and festivals to plan your next autumn escape around. 18 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment'I’m more good-looking': BTS' Jin on looks, ageing and keeping up with the groupHe says age makes BTS' choreography tougher, so he trains earlier and longer.16 Apr 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Where the St James Theatre project is at, how $15m council funds are protectedOPINION: The building's restoration project is planned to result in a 2028 reopening.13 Apr 06:55 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: NZSO dives from Ravel's lush lament into Shostakovich's war-torn worldREVIEW: Andre de Ridder framed Shostakovich's Symphony No 8 as a World War II requiem.12 Apr 06:00 PM
Entertainment‘He could eat an apple through a tennis racket’: Rocky Horror Show star on Freddie Mercury’s teethNell Campbell met the Queen frontman while they worked stalls at a London market.11 Apr 05:32 AM
WorldPicasso’s ‘Guernica’ at heart of battle in Spain over locationBasque leader Imanol Pradales wants 'Guernica' moved to Bilbao by October.07 Apr 06:35 PM
Entertainment'Very, very worried': Ariana checks in as Cynthia pushes through gruelling scheduleWicked star recites the 20,000-word script while training for the London Marathon.05 Apr 06:28 PM
