TravelTasmania: Putting the art in HobartGraham Reid gets his fill of fine food and fascinating art on an uncrowded island.12 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandPreviously unknown Katherine Mansfield story to be unveiledA previously unknown short story written by Katherine Mansfield will be unveiled at the National Library in Wellington today.12 Feb 06:36 PM
LifestyleBook Review: Fishing FleetThis fishing fleet has nothing to do with cod or snapper. It’s a witty, whimsical account of the boatloads of British belles, who, from the mid-18th century to the mid-20th century, were shipped out to India to marry English males.09 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBook Review: Return Of A KingCompare these two statements. "If the foreign forces are ready to leave our country ... then we can help them. But if they insist on continuing the war, we don't have any other way than fighting." An Afghan warlord, speaking in 2009.09 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleBack on our feet, having some funWe're back at work, the kids are back at school and already the summer break is an all-too-distant memory. Joanna Mathers finds out what the rest of 2013 will have in store for us.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWidow of famous poet leaves legacy of literary taongaJeny Curnow was widely known as the wife of the celebrated poet Allen Curnow but she was a remarkable and gifted person in her own right.08 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCollector unearths notorious nude's faceA chance discovery may have unlocked the secrets behind one of the most notorious nudes in art history after a 19th-century portrait was unearthed in a bric-a-brac shop.08 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBook Review: New Finnish GrammarThe premise of <i>New Finnish Grammar</i> is inspired: a wounded soldier is found by a German crew on the quay at Trieste in September, 1943. He has no identification on him, no memory whatsoever and, crucially, no language.31 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestylePeta's intimate investiturePeta Mathias may wear a medal on her chest but the vibrant author, chef and television presenter still doesn't cast a shadow on her mum.29 Jan 11:20 PM
LifestyleViva's hot list for 2013Diaries at the ready! From fashion to film, music to must-reads - there’s much that’s exciting us about the year ahead.29 Jan 09:30 PM
LifestyleInvestiture ceremony for Peta Mathias todayAn investiture ceremony for author, chef and television presenter Peta Mathias will be held at Government House in Auckland today.29 Jan 06:45 PM
LifestylePhotos: Sculpture on the GulfOutdoor sculpture exhibition <a href='http://sculptureonthegulf.co.nz/' target='_blank'>Sculpture on the Gulf</a> is up and running. Set around the coastal walkway on Waiheke Island, the event has been <a href='http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/01/10/travel/2013-places-to-go.html?pagewanted=all' target='_blank'>marked as a must do</a> in 2013 by <i>The New York Times</i>. The 30 piece collection will be on display until February 17. Here's a look at some of the pieces. 25 Jan 01:45 AM
