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
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Peter O'ConnorPeter O'Connor teaches theatre in prisons, psychiatric hospitals and dementia wards.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
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 reviews: kids' chapter booksShort takes - kids chapter books reviews the latest junior fiction.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
New ZealandTeenage petitioners challenge 'rape culture'More than 5000 people have signed the petition calling for effective sex education07 Aug 01:45 AM
EntertainmentAudience taken on trip back in timeAtmospheric APO concert the next best thing to being in the Baroque, writes William Dart.06 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuThe irreplaceable Billy TBilly T James was a brilliant entertainer who also felt like a family friend, fan says06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe road most travelledMusical champions the communities of Dominion Rd, writes Dionne Christian.04 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCan second-hand book shops survive?David Herkt talks to those who are keeping the love alive.04 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMonroe rumours persist, 55 years after deathMarilyn Monroe died in bed 55 years ago today of a drug overdose04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolyfest gets $200,000 fundingThe Government has $200,000 in funding to the Auckland Secondary School's Polyfest.03 Aug 11:38 PM
EntertainmentNew Zealand literary stars honouredThree of the country's top writers honoured by PM say there are many more tales to be told03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: The EffectBelievable portrayal of deeply felt connection satisfies, writes Janet McAllister.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentQuartet keeps its music freshAfter more than 40 years Andras Fejer still enjoys membership of famed classical quartet.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: The Pickle KingThe Pickle King is well preserved, bringing real bite to the theatre.03 Aug 05:00 PM
