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Novel chameleon

It's hard to pin down Jane Smiley's style as each new book is so different from the last.

Book review: <i>The Passage</i>, by Justin Cronin

Plenty of buzz in the publishing world surrounds this sprawling, post-apocalyptic novel that's being heralded as one of the year's big releases.

Public access to unearthed Larsson stories in doubt

The good news for Stieg Larsson addicts: two unpublished manuscripts have been unearthed in his native Sweden.

Breast cancer claims life of art gallery's billionaire

American billionaire Josephine Robertson, a major benefactor to the Auckland Art Gallery, has died.

Review: <i>Sweeney Todd</i> at Maidment Theatre

Seizing the dark heart of the show Ross Girven captures the haunted nature of Sweeney Todd's psychosis.

No citizenship bid from 'Rocky Horror' creator

Shrek baas all in new book

Sixties photographer dies

Unassuming poet finds he's in good company

<i>TJ McNamara:</i>Impressive array of talent laid bare

A mother of a year

Michele Hine is revelling in a trio of rich maternal roles _ from <i>Go Girls'</i> downtrodden parent, to fading theatrical star, to hell-bent control freak in the Auckland production of <i>The House Of Bernada Alba</i>.

Tributes flood in for pioneering actress

Dame Pat Evison, a much-loved stalwart of New Zealand radio, television and theatre who died at the weekend, will long be remembered for her colourful contribution, colleagues say.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Arts centre meddlers forget names are an important link to the past

Book review: <i>Hearts and Minds</i>

A vivid portrait of a time and a place, I can see exactly why UK author Amanda Craig's sixth novel was longlisted for the 2010 Orange Prize.

Thriller writer takes on Bond mission

Liz Caughey's favourite things

Liz Caughey has curated an affordable exhibition to raise money for her Braveheart Youth Trust.

<i>Review:</i> The Wallfisch Band at the Auckland Town Hall

There was a spirit of an end-of-semester concert permeating the town hall during the Wallfisch Band's <i>Venetian Carnival</i>.

Review: <i>Pear Shaped</i> at The Pumphouse Theatre

This debut work by local drama teacher Andy Saker shows an easy familiarity with the North Shore's casual backyard culture.