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
LifestyleEdinburgh for top fourLast November in Hamilton, the Rothko Quartet carried off top prize in the Pettman/ROSL Arts International Chamber Music Competition.18 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleTJ McNamara: Portrait of a royal ladyThe Alba family, the noblest in Spain after the King, has put its private collection of art on show at the Centro Centro in Madrid.18 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleMassive attackArtists from New Zealand and the Pacific have a big presence at APT7, which features 75 artists from 27 countries.18 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleSummer of Sculpture - sneak peekAuckland's Wynyard Quarter is being turned into a sculpture park this February and March, with <strong>Summer of Sculpture</strong> bringing the works of a wide range of local artists out into the open on the Waterfront. Have a sneak peak at some of the cool creations. Go here <a href='http://www.biglittlecity.co.nz/Events/summer-sculpture' target='_blank'>biglittlecity.co.nz</a> for more info. 17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandGrants purse increasing to $14mAucklanders' rates have given a $46 million boost to 10 rescue, safety, arts and cultural groups in the past four years and a further $14 million gift is proposed for the 2013-14 year.17 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldOne-time backwater fosters greater sense of belongingOn Saturdays, Hobart's Salamanca Place hosts a market visited by thousands of locals and tourists.26 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: The Big New Yorker Book Of DogsThe Big New Yorker Book Of Dogs is big all right: 21cm x 28cm and 395 pages, with a generous smattering of those gloriously sly and sardonic New Yorker cartoons. The content is generally serious in tone.14 Dec 09:30 PM
LifestyleBook Review: The Elephant Keepers' ChildrenPeter, the 14-year-old narrator, plus elder brother Hans, the handsome horse-tickler, and sister Tilte, the obsessive reader of other people's diaries, realise their parents have vanished. Ostensibly, Mum and Dad are on holiday in the Canaries.14 Dec 09:00 PM
