EntertainmentOutside the normJohn Reynolds is tackling one of the big mysteries of New Zealand art. What happened when Colin McCahon disappeared from the Sydney 22 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandKiwi Olympians get artistic tributeTwo teens have used their artistic flair to pay tribute to a pair of Olympian alumni of their Auckland high school.18 Aug 03:47 AM
EntertainmentCowley still made of write stuff at 80She may have just turned 80 but one of our most acclaimed authors has no plans to put down her pen.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShakespeare Behind barsNgawha Prison is a strange place for a flourishing arts scene where the Bard is making his mark.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAt the galleries: Elliot Collins and Daniel CrooksTJ McNamara checks out new exhibitions from Elliot Collins and Daniel Crooks12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTop price expected for McCahon workA highly-regarded Colin McCahon work could fetch a record-setting price when it goes under the hammer for the first time in almost half a century.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoet attacks her ex-husband in verseFleur Adcock has taken aim at ex-husband Barry Crump in a scathing poem - The sleeping-bag - where she likens his parenting to "hooliganism".12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh push for poet statueCity is running out of time for full-size statue of celebrated poet.11 Aug 01:59 AM
EntertainmentHerald journo earns inaugural arts awardThe Herald's arts and books editor, Dionne Christian, is the inaugural recipient of the Arts Access Media Award.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionIf you wanted new Harry Potter to be like the old books, well ...COMMENT: If you're looking to read about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child without any spoilers, read this instead.01 Aug 08:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland's most valuable artwork hidden in construction siteThe Richard Deacon sculpture Nobody Here But Us has the highest insurance value of any work in Auckland Council's art collection.30 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentLeonardo da Vinci: The father of inventionExhibition pays homage to genius, writes Dionne Christian.30 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentExhibition offers glimpse into processWhen thieves broke into the studio of the great New Zealand painter Peter McIntyre, they stole unfinished paintings.28 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGoogle puts the world's art in your pocketNew app will do for art what Google Earth did for maps.27 Jul 07:17 AM
New ZealandRarepainting to sell for $100k at auctionA Grahame Sydney painting delivered 19 years after it was commissioned is expected to reward its owner's patience by fetching more than $100,000 .27 Jul 12:00 AM
EntertainmentTop reads bask in silver screen glowTopping the list of favourite Kiwi reads this year was the hard-hitting romantic novel turned controversial film Me Before You.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSeuss exhibition shows how the cat got his hatThe world of author and illustrator Dr Seuss is one in which nothing and everything makes sense.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArt finalists at new frontierWant to see the impact of digital culture on our visual lives?16 Jul 03:30 AM
EntertainmentTJ McNamara: In keeping with traditionMighty is the pen, paint and illusion.16 Jul 03:00 AM
EntertainmentNZ photographer wins coveted spot at London exhibitionAn image of a hydrangea scores big for photographer Emma Bass, writes Dionne Christian.15 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleMaori designer's flax creations go on show at the MetFor any follower of fashion, the film <i>The First Monday in May</i> - screening at this year's International Film Festival - will be a must-see.14 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArtist gets third ear all in the name of artIn 2006 Stelarc, 70, had an artificial ear construction inserted into his arm as an art project.13 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaying in the sunshineAuckland music-lovers are more accustomed to seeing Piers Lane on the town hall stage at the Steinway than under tropical palms enjoying Queensland sunshine.12 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandLong-lost NZ artwork soughtAuckland Art Gallery is asking people to look closer at the portrait on their grandparents' mantelpiece or check under the bed in the spare room.11 Jul 06:39 PM
WorldSmurf-shattering: Naked and blue in HullSea of people strip off in Hull and paint themselves blue all for the sake of art.09 Jul 08:34 PM
BusinessNZ designs chance to win top awardA pink cycle and walkway and a Mangere warehouse are among projects with a chance of winning the top architecture award.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTe reo slam poetry takes over at Te PapaGet down with some sweet music in the chiefly language and some wicked slam poetry to close down your Maori Language Week celebrations tomorrow.08 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandGiant hide-and-seek artwork enthrallsStreet artist Wongi "Freak" Wilson's latest mural boosts his long-established role of lifting spirits in Christchurch.05 Jul 06:12 AM
TravelBehind the world's most famous sightsAn artist has turned his back to capture the views behind many of the world's most famous monuments.04 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentHuman endeavour and aspirationDancers step into a magical world, writes Dionne Christian.02 Jul 12:21 AM
EntertainmentLetter to Sam Hunt, on his 70th birthdayHappy 70th birthday on Monday, Sam, though I've wondered sometimes whether you'd make it this far and I suspect you have, too.01 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDancers provide exhilarating viewingThe splendid dancers of Nederlands Dans Theater's company NDT1 received a standing ovation on the opening night of their Auckland season, an acknowledgement of their stellar performance.30 Jun 04:36 AM
