EntertainmentTen ways in which Shakespeare changed the worldThis week marks 400 years since the death of our national poet. And yet his characters, the worlds he created, the thoughts he expressed are for all people and all time.22 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The North Water, Ian McGuireIan McGuire's story of brutality, greed and whaling - set aboard a boat off the coast of Greenland - is worth seeking out, especially for those of you who are not squeamish.19 Apr 10:34 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: White/otherListing racist remarks and restrictive stereotypes may seem simplistic at first, but this is mere preparation for some smart theatrics.18 Apr 02:03 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: The wonders of Hamilton - the musicalCOMMENT: It sounds weird but this Broadway musical is a reminder of what is truly great and inspiring about America.18 Apr 01:54 AM
EntertainmentReview: The Lighthouse Keeper's LunchTo celebrate its silver jubilee, Tim Bray Productions is bringing back favourite shows from its repertoire and The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch is first.17 Apr 10:32 PM
EntertainmentShakespeare season extended as Kiwis flock to GlobeExtra dates have been added to the Pop Up Globe following "overwhelming demand", organisers have announced.17 Apr 08:03 PM
EntertainmentT.J. McNamara: The wealth of human figurativesArtists delve in to expression embracing their interpretation of mankind.16 Apr 04:00 AM
EntertainmentLost $197m painting found in atticThe 400-year-old picture had been left for more than 150 years in a property in the outskirts of Toulouse.13 Apr 06:30 AM
EntertainmentHigh price paid for Kanye kissing Kanye muralAustralian artist Scott Marsh has painted over his Kanye Loves Kanye mural for $100,000 after it created an international stir.11 Apr 03:30 AM
EntertainmentFinal curtain due at the GlobeOn April 23, Auckland will be the first city in the world to mark 400 years since the death of playwright William Shakespeare.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentT.J. McNamara: Take your pick: Vision and colourWorks of two established artists and a newcomer grace Auckland venues this month.09 Apr 02:04 AM
EntertainmentDealing with racism on a daily basisLeaning back in one of the armchairs, Canton speaks of "racial hierarchies" and "exoticism" and whether we're all "a little bit racist".09 Apr 01:33 AM
EntertainmentAll that glitters is goldKiddie kitsch and darker psychological themes fill Jessie McCall's latest offering, writes Bernadette Rae.09 Apr 01:19 AM
EntertainmentHarpsichord the perfect time machineChristophe Rousset, one of the world's top harpsichordists, visits New Zealand next week.08 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandRare Goldie painting sells for $1.175mThe buyer of a treasured Goldie painting, sold tonight to man from China, will have to ask permission from the Government if he wants to take it out of the country.06 Apr 09:21 AM
New ZealandNZ painting sells for over $40,000A painting by one of the country's leading abstract artists has been sold for more than $40,000, after it was put under the hammer for the very first time since being painted over 40 years ago.06 Apr 08:55 AM
EntertainmentSatire on ageing a bundle of joyRoger Hall's collaboration with British singer songwriter Peter Skellern throws up an entertaining confection celebrating the joys and hazards of grandparenting.05 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMahler symphony a blooming spectacleMahler's <i>Third Symphony</i> was the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's spectacular contribution to the 2009 Auckland Arts Festival.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGeorge Henare is a lad again in AladdinAt 70, Henare is taking on his biggest role ever as the Sultan in the popular blockbuster Aladdin, which opens in Sydney in August.02 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentControversial trio of APO concertsWorking with the legendary Boulez was an unforgettable experience, says Barenboim.01 Apr 10:30 PM
EntertainmentArtists strive to take Basement to the topLast year, it staged 111 shows - 62 in its regular programme, 23 in the Fringe, 26 in the NZ Comedy Festival and more than 100 "other" events.01 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentCrime writer's stories go from Auckland to HollywoodLocal writer Ben Sanders tells Greg Fleming about transposing his previously Auckland-based crimes Stateside and finding his storylines while daydreaming.01 Apr 08:09 PM
EntertainmentGalleries: A parade of identityThere are three strikingly inter-cultural exhibitions in Auckland; two of them at Te Uru Waitakere Art Gallery.01 Apr 08:00 PM
EntertainmentWant fries with your opera?Today, NZ Opera turns up the roller door at its Onehunga Technical Centre for an open day everyone is invited to.01 Apr 07:00 PM
EntertainmentSmall Auckland theatre inspires KowloonOne of the largest cultural hubs to be developed in the world could be influenced by one of Auckland's smallest theatres, The Basement.01 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKanye wants kissing mural removedKanye West had reportedly offered an Australian artist "a pretty decent chunk of money" to remove a street mural of the rapper passionately kissing himself.31 Mar 05:00 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Miss Jean Batten, Basement TheatreThis Flaxworks production mentions the boyfriends but ignores the image, and instead presents a girlish Jean, enthusiastic and sweet.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJoanna HunkinDawn French shines bright in Auckland showNo subject is off-limits in Dawn French's stage show Thirty Million Minutes, which tackles even the most harrowing of topics with charm and good humour.29 Mar 08:01 PM
EntertainmentEmotions fly in epic tale of love and warIn <i>Antony & Cleopatra</i> the clash of civilisations is set against the intimacy of a tender love story.29 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFocus on how music works with Richard GillThis year sees the return of Unwrap the Music, 3 early evening concerts where conductor Richard Gill introduce pieces coming up in later programmes.25 Mar 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHouse too small for an AlbrechtA painting by one of the country's leading abstract artists will be auctioned for the first time at an expected value of between $25,000 to $35,000.22 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPianist's visit fails to recapture the magicIn 2000, Uri Caine's bold transformation of Bach's Goldberg Variations into a vibrant encyclopedia of styles blew welcome raspberries into complacent ears.21 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentCrew making an art of lifting WaitsThere's L'orchestre d'hommes-orchestres of Quebec. They are not a Tom Waits tribute band. But they do play his songs live on stage.21 Mar 04:00 PM
