EntertainmentTop picks for the Auckland Writers FestivalWeekend reviewers give their top picks for what to see at the Auckland Writers Festival.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMy bookshelf: Dame Fiona KidmanThe books which have inspired honoured New Zealand writer, Dame Fiona Kidman.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews latest classical CDSWilliam Dart takes a listen to contemporary Latin America composers.05 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Next-level' talent in spoken word showcase"Spoken word fills a gap which doesn't necessarily exist in other spaces."05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFinding her inner childAuthor Lauren Child explains how writing Clarice Bean led to a teen detective series.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Stephen De PledgeAuckland has new classical concert initiative that's proving popular,writes William Dart.04 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShared WWI history honoured through musicComposer Gareth Farr's new requiem concerto will be heard in New Zealand and France.04 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: APO From Russia with LoveDiscovered just last year, Stravinsky's 1909 music is brought to vivid live by the APO.04 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLove letters birthday gift to theatreOne of Auckland's most iconic theatres prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday in style.01 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions with Ashleigh YoungWellington author was astounded to discover she'd won a $230,000 literary prize.01 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCultures in transit to new artformsOur first Pasifika/African theatre production opens this week, writes Dionne Christian.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandArt so popular you'll wait years for itAn Auckland artist has become so popular she's had to cut off her commission wait list.30 Apr 09:25 PM
EntertainmentComposers on the Russian frontEnglish composer Rumon Gamba visits Auckland for concerts with a decided Russian flavour.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentActors, dancers and opera singers ready to make Amadeus rockMadison Nonoa adds pop culture cache to opera singer mystique when she appears in Amadeus.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical CD: Sacred DuetsNever judge a book by its cover. William Dart finds you shouldn't do the same with a CD.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPop up Globe to go global?Pop up Globe producers may be close to sealing a deal to take their show around the world.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe woman who read Auckland goes westJanet McAllister, the woman who's reading her way around Auckland, heads west.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHair and now for new worlds of wonderHis latest fantasy novel now out, NZ author David Hair explains how to craft new worlds.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What does it mean to lead in South Auckland?'Students leaders from South Auckland will take part in a new production: Southside Rise.28 Apr 03:45 AM
EntertainmentJ.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis hated Walt DisneyTolkien and Lewis were close frenemies when they were both still alive and kicking.28 Apr 03:00 AM
EntertainmentDancer's desire to keep moving shinesVeteran dancer Jennifer De Leon defies injury to keep moving, writes Raewyn Whyte.26 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPainting stolen by Nazis up for auctionAs the Nazis marched toward France, the Schloss family knew they would come for their art.26 Apr 08:00 AM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions with Greg HallGreg Hall's novel tells of the darkest day in New Zealand military history.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecret garden finally open to publicAfter 12 years, Auckland lawyers open Matakana site featuring Monet, vineyard and bar.23 Apr 08:30 AM
EntertainmentShakespeare music to ears of young starTheo David planned to start a training course; now's onstage at Pop-up Globe with the APO.22 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandNew museum boss: Expect big changesThe new director of the Auckland War Memorial Museum talks about the major changes ahead.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThree choirs perform NZ war poetryNew Zealand's war poetry has been put to music for unique concert of commemoration.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMigrants' difficulties in new country unfold in exhibitionArt aims to arrive at better understanding of migrants, writes Dionne Christian.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA different and delicious AleppoFor Lebanese chef and food writer Marlene Matar, Aleppo is the source of a unique project.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Rainbow Nation in technicolourHigh-energy production captures the boundless optimism of the era.20 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDesigner seeks to make paper dreams realDesigner Ella Mizrahi needs about 20,000 sheets of paper to build a set fit for a stage.19 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew light shines on fresh dance stylesA new Auckland dance company could see krumping and contemporary dance fused together.18 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuClassic Kiwi play retold in Te Reo MaoriThe thriller Mo and Jess kill Susie to be performed in te reo Maori for the first time.15 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGreat expectations for new comedy playPenny Ashton is swapping Jane Austen for Charles Dickens in her latest comic caper.12 Apr 05:00 PM
