EntertainmentReview: <i>Marriage of Figaro</i> at the Aotea CentreNBR New Zealand Opera's <i>The Marriage of Figaro</i> is as engrossing a night of theatre as one could wish for.04 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA mother of a yearMichele 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>.30 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes flood in for pioneering actressDame 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.30 May 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Arts centre meddlers forget names are an important link to the past30 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook 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.29 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleLiz Caughey's favourite thingsLiz Caughey has curated an affordable exhibition to raise money for her Braveheart Youth Trust.27 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> The Wallfisch Band at the Auckland Town HallThere was a spirit of an end-of-semester concert permeating the town hall during the Wallfisch Band's <i>Venetian Carnival</i>.25 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Pear Shaped</i> at The Pumphouse TheatreThis debut work by local drama teacher Andy Saker shows an easy familiarity with the North Shore's casual backyard culture.23 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's <i>Discover New Zealand Music</i>There was a buzz and a bustle in the Town Hall foyer as punters collected tickets for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Happy Hour concert.19 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: <i>The Night Book</i>, by Charlotte GrimshawThere's something buttoned up and restrained about Charlotte Grimshaw's writing, something as middle class as the characters whose stories she tells and, I imagine, as the people who tend to read them.17 May 10:00 PM
EntertainmentLove story at heartAngels and the supernatural aside, Singh's books are each a unique emotional journey.17 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> William Dalrymple at the Writers & Readers FestivalDalrymple, a towering figure who spoke with the brio of a great orator, used imagery of paintings and photos to reinforce his compelling tale of the last Mughal.17 May 04:26 AM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Auckland Town Hall<i>Poets of their Age</i> presented three first-generation Romantic composers coming to terms with the expressive potential of the symphony orchestra.16 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: <i>Telling Tales: A Life in Writing</i>, by William TaylorThis memoir by New Zealand children's author William Taylor is, I am delighted to report, an endearing collection of his experiences.16 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Avenue Q</i> at The CivicOpening with the eternal question - 'what do you do with a BA in English?' - <i>Avenue Q</i> dispenses a bright and breezy antidote to the pressures of life in the big city.16 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe bigger pictureThe complicated and sensitive world of artists is explored in Sarah Thornton's new book. She talks to Stephen Jewell.16 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSoul-baring revelations with a smattering of humourA near-full house of fans greeted Australian writer Thomas Keneally when he walked on stage at the ASB Centre yesterday morning for an hour of soul-baring revelations and a great deal of humour. 15 May 06:49 AM
EntertainmentA literary approach to deathLionel Shriver and Charlie Higson tackle the sensitive topic of death in very different ways.15 May 05:54 AM
EntertainmentA return to the joy of dance<p><h>Top choreographer overcomes pain to return to the stage, writes Owen Scott</h></p>14 May 04:00 PM
