EntertainmentGeoffrey Wilson: Turning history on its headEx-pat Geoffrey Wilson’s ironic imaginings are fuelled by his youth in South Africa and New Zealand, writes Stephen Jewell. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Love At The End Of The RoadIf I describe this memoir of life on the Kaipara as “charming”, it instantly sounds as if I’m sending it down the Damn-With-Faint-Praise chute. I’m not. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentConchords' biggest fan heads to NZKristen Schaal, best known as the Flight of the Conchords' borderline-stalker "Mel" from the duo's TV series, is heading to New Zealand to headline a stand-up comedy show.20 Oct 10:33 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Q&A with Michael OndaatjeMichael Ondaatje talks about how he wrote The Cat's Table, where he gets his characters from and re-reading his favourite books.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandAllan Baldwin: Kuia with moko galleryHastings photographer Allan Baldwin has spent his life creating precious taonga -- over 1000 photographs of Maori kuia with moko. Here is a selection of the images. Images copyright Allan Baldwin. 20 Oct 07:32 AM
EntertainmentReview: Sacre: The Auckland Dance Project, Aotea CentreA festival atmosphere pervaded the Aotea Centre as <i>Sacre: The Auckland Dance Project</i> showcased the achievements of 190 youngsters under the direction of British choreographer Royston Maldoom.17 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: The Cup Dan Cleary is one clever guy - actor, writer, producer and someone who doesn't mind poking the borax. 17 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Having a BallTo state the bleeding obvious, we can be a nation of blunt-ended rugby fanatics. As 1987 All Blacks captain David Kirk quips in his foreword of Ian Grant's book <i>Having A Ball</i>, "it's part of the rhythm of life, and long may it remain so". 17 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Rugby ShortsMark Lynch does love his rugby. I remember once when Lynch and I and a few stragglers went to see the Waratahs play the Stormers in Sydney. 17 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: Great Gardens Of ItalyWhen the sumptuous <i>Great Gardens of Italy</i> series recently screened here, you couldn't help but notice quite a few shots of its host, British garden guru Monty Don, staring pensively out at the scenery, chiselled chin on hand.16 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentJacqueline Yallop: Old habits die hardThe tale of a nun's betrayal proves shocking - and thought-provoking, writes Nicky Pellegrino. 15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterTheatre review: Arohanui: The Greatest LoveA traditional-style epic tale, this well-paced musical extravaganza is by turns cheesy, dramatic and genuinely moving.14 Oct 01:43 AM
OpinionFiction Addiction: The Cat's Table - Enjoying the ShowSome evenings when I pick up my October feature read, <i>The Cat's Table</i>, I feel like a spectator at a variety show.13 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentWinehouse's dad to tell 'true story' in memoirAmy Winehouse's father Mitch is set to publish a memoir to tell the true story about the soul singer's life and to aid his recovery.11 Oct 04:00 AM
OpinionFiction Addiction: The long and the (very) short of The Sense of an EndingI'm a bit of a classics junkie. I've been known to go for several years without reading a single new-release book. It's not unusual for me to have not even heard of the titles on the Booker Prize shortlist, let alone read them.11 Oct 01:00 AM
OpinionDance review: Prime Cuts at Tempo Dance FestivalThe annual Prime Cuts showcase in this year's Tempo Dance Festival comprised just four works. 09 Oct 11:23 PM
