EntertainmentShort takes: sci-fi and fantasy booksAnnabel Gooder rounds up the latest sci-fi and fantasy books for our short takes column.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAll Blacks urged to take poet on tourOrganisers of National Poetry Day think it's time for the All Blacks to have a team poet.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTaking the pulse of Auckland's medical historyA new exhibition will tell the stories of our brave medical pioneers, including patients.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFrom landscape gardener to native landscape painterArtist Mark Wooller's blend of typography and topography is getting worldwide attention.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentApril sun in Cuba prompts artist's visitOtahuhu College art teacher's visit to Cuba leads to an unusual artistic exchange.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBooks: Graeme Lay, Stephen King and Meg Howrey reviewedFletcher Christian's story told with intrigue and compassion, says reviewer Siobhan Harvey18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentActress Sara Wiseman returns to first loveSara Wiseman stars in a string of successful TV shows, now she's going back to the start.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsUS composer Copland's symphonic masterpiece is gloriously restored, writes William Dart.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMy bookshelf: Elizabeth KostovaIn town this week, author Elizabeth Kostova shares the secrets of her bookshelves.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTale of terror and choice brings actress back to the stageWhat would you have done? Play asks tough questions, says actress Elizabeth Hawthorne.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRock'n'roll photographerOne of our great cultural chroniclers is now on a musical mission16 Aug 09:38 PM
EntertainmentMatilda reunites father and daughter to sing the praises of musicMatilda - The Musical means a family reunion for one of its star and NZ opera boss.16 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentActress talks immigration and injuriesActress Robyn Paterson's life-changing injury made her more determined to perform.16 Aug 01:15 AM
EntertainmentTop European award for New Zealand conductorNZ conductor is the first in the Southern Hemisphere to receive a European cultural award.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: teen readsShort takes - top reads for Kiwi teens reviewed by Graham Hepburn14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook reviews: kids' chapter booksShort takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlay remembers NZ's worst road accidentNZ's worst road accident to be remembered in a play that finds grief still raw 54 years on14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The pipes are callingThe City of Secret Rivers is intelligent, engaging and simply delightful.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: War novel charts rise of the machinesBrian Falkner's Machines of War is a gripping read with equal parts fact and fiction.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The Traitor and the ThiefBrilliant steampunk adventure a worthy successor to Harry Potter, says Dionne Christian.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Peter O'ConnorPeter O'Connor teaches theatre in prisons, psychiatric hospitals and dementia wards.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOtago author takes top prize in book awardsNZ children are spoiled for choice when it comes to great local books, say award judges.14 Aug 08:20 AM
EntertainmentClassical review: The New World, APOAPO percussionist Eric Renick hits all the right notes, writes William Dart.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsA Century of Song, Volume 2 makes for satisfying listening, writes William Dart.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWalters Prize winner builds on success with Edinburgh showArtist Shannon Te Ao talks about work commissioned for the Edinburgh Arts Festival.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpen your mind and heartVirtuoso violinist Karen Gomyo says open your heart and mind for the next NZSO concerts.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClaire Chitham: Not on her NellyMeet the celebrity actress who refused to bow to norms.11 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentStreet-smart musical dramaShow is a winner despite unlikely political theme, writes Paul Simei-Barton.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody art entry charts new territoryIt's New Zealand history in a way you've never seen it before.10 Aug 05:39 PM
EntertainmentArts festival wins battle for ballet premiereAuckland ballet fans will be the first outside of the UK to see epic production of Giselle09 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDance review: Old Tricks New DogsOld Tricks New Dogs breathes new life into a dance show, writers Raewyn Whyte.09 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuThe $505,000 painting sold in AucklandThe painting of Sir John Logan Campbell has never been seen in public till now.08 Aug 09:23 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical CDsWilliam Dart finds himself longing for the Kronos Quartet to channel Jimi Hendrix.07 Aug 07:40 AM
