New ZealandBook review: Bright, Precious Days by Jay McInerneyAuthor Jay McInerney's old-fashioned belief that Love and Art can defy both time and money is to be applauded.28 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical CD review: William Dart on Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No.2 & Concert FantasiaTchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No.2 & Concert Fantasia is a superb symphonic adventure from the New Zealand Symphony.28 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTimes they aren't a-changing<i>The Sellout</i>, a satire of race and class in the US that has drawn comparisons to Richard Pryor and Mark Twain, has won the Man Booker Prize.27 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldClumsy waiter's worst day at workDropping a plate or spilling a drink would be bad, but few will suffer this indignity.26 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandKiwi helps give Marlowe his dueA retired Kiwi academic is behind the decision to name Christopher Marlowe as co-author of three of William Shakespeare's plays.25 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi musician with 12m Facebook viewsA Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.25 Oct 07:30 AM
New ZealandPop-Up Globe to pop up in EllerslieThe Pop-Up Globe will pop up from February to May next year at the Ellerslie Racecourse.25 Oct 05:15 AM
EntertainmentMuch ado for Pop-up Globe's returnIt's all new for Pop-up Globe which returns with four more plays, a different location and groundbreaking interior design.25 Oct 01:47 AM
New ZealandThe woman who read Auckland: Janet McAllister visits the Highland Park and Howick librariesJanet McAllister continues her mission to visit each and every one of Auckland's 55 libraries.21 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBatgirl artist wants more 'badass girl' comicsBabs Tarr rose to comic book stardom in part for her ability to draw women who are badasses. After helping redesign classic DC Comics character Batgirl, Tarr knew right away that Barbara Gordon wouldn't be the last tough heroine she'd draw.18 Oct 11:30 PM
EntertainmentA stage version of Fawlty Towers is coming to NZFawlty Towers - Live is coming to New Zealand.18 Oct 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Times are changin' for prizeAlfred Nobel intended that the prizes in his name be awarded for achievements that "have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind".15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Boy Behind the CurtainAustralian author Tim Winton tells Linda Herrick how he grew out of an obsession with firearms.14 Oct 04:56 PM
EntertainmentThe Nobel Laureate of lyricsSongwriter Rosanne Cash was having a cup of tea at her New York home yesterday when her husband, John, ran downstairs "like an elephant".14 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTennessee Williams writings origins exposedRevisiting classic plays provides a lesson for younger actors and entertainment for audiences.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond thoughts on Mount concert axingIN THE GROOVE: Thousands of revellers packed in front of a sound stage on Mount Main Beach to welcome in the New Year. PHOTO/FILE 12 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentBook Review: History meets crime in Red HerringRED HERRING by Jonothan Cullinane (HarperCollins, $37) Auckland 1951: trams run along Queen St, women aren't allowed in the RSC11 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tours of major corporate art collections Unlocked Collections begins with the Spark offices on Victoria StreetWatch10 Oct 03:51 AM
KahuShow changes the lives of NZ youthBrave Auckland teenagers hit centre stage for their final performance in Manawa Ora: Courage is Contagious.09 Oct 10:15 PM
EntertainmentIs this really Bansky?Help yourself to a sizeable pinch of salt before watching this clip, shot in Melbourne, that purports to show secretive graffiti artist Banksy at work.06 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandStudent makes her mark on libraryInspired by street artists Banksy and others, Gabriella Lidstone White was given free rein to create a giant masterpiece on the library.04 Oct 05:47 AM
WorldCult author Elena Ferrante's Italian booksElena Ferrante's searing portraits of women have won her international acclaim, though very little is known about the author herself.03 Oct 06:48 PM
LifestyleAuthor 'Elena Ferrante' umasked?The news author "Elena Ferrante" may have been unmasked as translator Anita Raja has upset her fans across the globe.03 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Gary SilipaGlen Innes art gallery director Gary Silipa led a double life as a computer network engineer during the day and illegal graffiti artist at night until his addictions got the better of him.03 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMessy bedrooms are art, apparentlyThe next time your teenage children refuse to tidy their room, they might be able to claim it's art. An exhibition opening this week 03 Oct 02:29 AM
EntertainmentBeing taken down a fascinating fantasy path in The HikeIt all started when author Drew Magary took a hike. "The beginning of the book is something that happened to me. Not the gross parts," 02 Oct 09:53 PM
EntertainmentWinning art praised for eleganceWellington artist Shannon Te Ao has won this year's Walters Prize, taking home a $50,000 cheque.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui still NZ’s heart of glassWhanganui District Council opened New Zealand Glassworks to bring together professional glass artists and the community. Watch30 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandWriter 'dumped on' by establishmentA writer says she was "dumped on from a great height" by the literary establishment, after penning a report on why people are not reading Kiwi fiction.24 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: I rue my father's wasted talentCOMMENT: My father's animal drawings are finally framed and up on our walls, 24 years after his death in 1992.19 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldVan Gogh had a drink problemInternational medical experts have announced that Van Gogh had an alcohol problem and suffered from repeated breakdowns17 Sep 12:53 AM
EntertainmentReviews: Crime FictionGreg Fleming rounds up the latest in crime fiction.13 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandRecord set: $1.35 million painting soldColin McCahon's painting 'The Canoe Tainui' has set the record by selling for the most expensive painting sold at auction in New Zealand.07 Sep 08:35 AM
New ZealandMcCahon painting could fetch $2mA Colin McCahon work could attract the highest price paid for a painting at auction in New Zealand when it goes under the hammer.06 Sep 08:08 PM
