EntertainmentBritain's first lady of chick litBest-known for her rollicking blockbuster romances set in the horse-riding world, Jilly Cooper is one of Britain's most-read authors. Robyn Langwell meets the prolific writer at home, a setting straight out of one of her novels.27 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandVenue fit for a visiting QueenWhen the Queen visited Auckland in 1981, Doug Harley spent a week sleeping in the St James Theatre before the Royal Variety Performance.27 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Restore St James and make Auckland NZ's arts capital26 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandBook review: The Story SistersMuch of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, <i>The Story Sisters</i>, is no exception.25 Sep 04:30 PM
EntertainmentStaging some fun for childrenAn Asian fairytale extravaganza and a well-known witch are ready to entertain the kids these holidays, writes Dionne Christian24 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAlex Monteith knows the best kind of speed cameraAlex Monteith's latest exhibition documents the passion fuelling those who live life in the fast lane Adam Gifford reports.24 Sep 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Words Chosen CarefullyAnecdotal gems from great writing minds.23 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Biography of my Skin, <i>Auckland Concert Chamber Town Hall</i>For those who haven't seen this play, it would be easy to think: actors, eh, gawd what a narcissistic bunch, touring a performance autobiography. 22 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuControversial novel not republishedWiti Ihimaera's novel <i>The Trowenna Sea</i>, which was accused of plagiarism, won't be republished, despite an amended version being promised.21 Sep 02:09 AM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Piers Lane and the Doric String Quartet, <i>Auckland Town Hall</i>14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMcCahon painting seizedA $500,000 Colin McCahon painting may have to be sold to settle a financial dispute between two companies.11 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBlood will have bloodOpera NZ's staging of <i>Macbeth</i> revamps Shakespeare's tragedy about a deranged couple dragging each other to destruction, director Tim Albery tells William Dart.10 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleThe state of our styleFashion writer Mitchell Oakley Smith has put together a new definitive collection of Australasian fashion designers.09 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: FreedomJonathan Franzen, the literary great who delivered award-winning novel <i>The Corrections</i>, reappears after nine years with a new taste of <i>Freedom</i>.08 Sep 05:30 PM
