LifestyleDickens vs Shakespeare: A tale of two writersActor-cum-writer Simon Callow tells Stephen Jewell about his fascination with two very different famous literary icons — and how they share one crucial trait.19 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Viva Voce choir brings out the best in Handel's SolomonHandel would have been heartened by Viva Voce's <i>Solomon</i> on Sunday, one of the finest of his oratorios, cannily written to appeal to the tastes of his (and all) time.19 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Secrets and strokes of geniusBach's D minor Double Violin Concerto is a score of peerless beauty, its many contrapuntal threads woven with inevitability and rightness.18 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentArt gallery listings: November 17Current and upcoming listings from galleries in the Auckland area.16 Nov 11:18 PM
LifestylePippa's festive book flopsPippa Middleton begins the introduction to <i>Celebrate</i>, her new collection of home entertaining tips, by saying she is "by nature an optimist".13 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldHate filled family made monster'The oldest brother of the Toulouse scooter killer, Mohamed Merah, denounces his own father, mother, sister and brother in his book published tomorrow.13 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleStanding in Another Man's GraveScottish crime writer Ian Rankin tells Stephen Jewell how he was able to revive the career of his popular hero, who’s still looking for the nearest pub.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHospital distressed by theft of prized artworkAn award-winning painting stolen from Waikato Hospital had just been selected by an art expert to hang in the upgraded mortuary because of its "ability to calm people" at a stressful time.11 Nov 05:55 PM
EntertainmentClassical Review: Voices raised in rejoicingThere was festivity in the air at Holy Trinity Cathedral for Auckland Choral's Magnificat concert.11 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleIn the grips of intimacyPacey thriller takes you on a wild ride, discovers Nicky Pellegrino.11 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleBook Review: The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared11 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat happens when a comedian hops on a bike?They’re a passionate bunch, cyclists. None more so than producer and comedian Jon Bridges, who’s even written a book about cycling. Suzanne McFadden meets him to get the wheel story.05 Nov 10:00 PM
LifestyleSouffle-light story that's just deliciousNicky Pellegrino is amused by Mrs Windsor's rail ride to Scotland.04 Nov 04:00 PM
