New ZealandCartoonist Rod Emmerson: The satirical canvasHerald cartoonist Rod Emmerson on his forthcoming exhibition and his return to art.01 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuTop colour award for Tuturu exhibitionThe exhibition was installed in a long narrow gallery with tukutuku panels and artworks.31 Aug 01:00 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: A Streetcar Named DesireSilo celebrates 20th year with an edgy re-interpretation of A Streetcar Names Desire.27 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMatilda is a magical, moving experienceMatilda the Musical is first-rate entertainment, writes Paul Simei-Barton.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandArtwork by notorious killer for saleThe man behind one of the country's most notorious killings had artistic flair.26 Aug 10:53 PM
EntertainmentWhy Juliet isn't the girl next doorThe RNZ Ballet Romeo and Juliet provides new insights into the age-old story.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainmentshort takes: kids' picture booksWinston Aldworth rounds up the latest kids' picture books for our short takes column.25 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew poet laureate announcedNew Zealand's new poet laureate wants more of us reading and writing poetry.25 Aug 08:21 AM
New ZealandOtara children 'mob' their new pianoChinese telecom giant Huawei is donating 100 pianos to low-decile NZ schools.25 Aug 08:14 AM
EntertainmentAnika Moa expects to recover from 'scary' injuryThe Kiwi songstress' eardrum has ruptured and is now infected.24 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandArtist sent midnight messages to teen, court hearsA well-known artist is accused of raping and indecently assaulting four teenage girls.23 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandArtist facing rape charges told teens it was a 'journey'A well-known artist is on trial for raping and violating four teenage girls in his studio.22 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandWell-known artist stands trial for alleged rape of teen studentsAn Auckland artist is on trial for the rape and indecent assault of four teen girls.20 Aug 11:00 PM
Entertainment25 years of NZ contemporary art in a snapshotOur longest surviving and largest annual art awards mark a major milestone this year.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShort takes: sci-fi and fantasy booksAnnabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAll Blacks urged to take poet on tourOrganisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom landscape gardener to native landscape painterArtist Mark Wooller's blend of typography and topography is getting worldwide attention.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentApril sun in Cuba prompts artist's visitOtahuhu College art teacher's visit to Cuba leads to an unusual artistic exchange.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBooks: Graeme Lay, Stephen King and Meg Howrey reviewedFletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMy bookshelf: Elizabeth KostovaIn town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRock'n'roll photographerOne of our great cultural chroniclers is now on a musical mission16 Aug 09:38 PM
EntertainmentMatilda reunites father and daughter to sing the praises of musicMatilda - The Musical means a family reunion for one of its star and NZ opera boss.16 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessKiwi data firm strikes big with UK National GalleryAn Auckland based data firm has signed up with one of the world's biggest museums.15 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: teen readsShort takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: War novel charts rise of the machinesBrian Falkner's Machines of War is a gripping read with equal parts fact and fiction.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The Traitor and the ThiefBrilliant steampunk adventure a worthy successor to Harry Potter, says Dionne Christian.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: kids' chapter booksShort takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The pipes are callingThe City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOtago author takes top prize in book awardsNZ children are spoiled for choice when it comes to great local books, say award judges.14 Aug 08:20 AM
New ZealandBody art entry charts new territoryIt's New Zealand history in a way you've never seen it before.10 Aug 05:39 PM
EntertainmentTakacs Quartet: Surprises captured beautifullyThere was thoughtful, almost curatorial programming afoot in Takacs Quartet's concert.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsWilliam Dart finds himself longing for the Kronos Quartet to channel Jimi Hendrix.07 Aug 07:40 AM
New ZealandThe road most travelledMusical champions the communities of Dominion Rd, writes Dionne Christian.04 Aug 05:00 PM