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
EntertainmentCultures in transit to new artformsOur first Pasifika/African theatre production opens this week, writes Dionne Christian.01 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EntertainmentMigrants' difficulties in new country unfold in exhibitionArt aims to arrive at better understanding of migrants, writes Dionne Christian.21 Apr 05:00 PM
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
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
EntertainmentDance review: Tassel me thisContrasts in music and movement makes for delightful dance work, writes Raewyn Whyte.12 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuTwo Goldie works sell for record pricesRare New Zealand works fetch far more than expected at Auckland auction.11 Apr 09:20 AM
EntertainmentDance review: The Rebel PinkThe Rebel Pink shows dance is alive and kicking in all its forms, writes Raewyn Whyte.10 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMeet Mr G, a man on a missionHe's painted a giant mural of Prince that went viral. But Mr G just wants to see his mum.09 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentTeen illustrator wins top children's book awardLael Chisholm has designs on a future as an illustrator; now a major award ought to help.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoldie work may not be allowed out of NZThe Ministry for Culture and Heritage may stop the famous painting leaving the country08 Apr 06:33 PM
EntertainmentRankin and Rebus: partners in crimeRankin and Rebus: growing older together but still on the case, writes Greg Fleming.07 Apr 05:00 PM
