BusinessThe books Bill Gates thinks you should readGates' 2016 list of reads, complete with an animated video describing his picks.18 May 11:45 PM
EntertainmentKiwi ballerina wins dance 'Oscar'Kiwi ballerina Hannah O'Neill has been named dancer of the year at the prestigious Benois de la Danse competition, often described as the Oscars of dance.18 May 08:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Vintage scores, tributes evoke halcyon daysEve de Castro-Robinson introduced her Karlheinz Company programme as music that was vivid, visceral and singular.17 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'If you stuff up, a jandal will be thrown at you'The 34-year-old son of a Samoan church minister has done TV, film and stand-up comedy but says theatre is his first love.16 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaywright's insight hits NZ nervesIt goes to show, as Hare says, the audience - the way it reacts and responds and its current concerns - shapes theatre.15 May 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Feminism is an issue, not a word'At 82, Gloria Steinem - the woman who spearheaded the women's liberation movement in the United States and beyond - was smoking hot.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Written word continues to enrich usThe Auckland Writers Festival, under way at civic centre venues this week, is a testament to the continued value of the written word.11 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentJust portrayal of fight against hateCourtroom drama has a peculiar capacity to grip an audience.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer shearer wins top fiction prizeDecades of hard work for Stephen Daisley, a former shearer, farmer and soldier turned author, have paid off.10 May 10:00 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Same Time, Next Year, Pumphouse TheatreDoris is a housewife and businesswoman taking her first steps in the corporate world; George is an accountant away from home at a conference.07 May 12:00 AM
OpinionT. J. McNamara: Strange encounters on the matThe works, for the most part small statues and ceramics, are displayed on carpet mats on the floor.06 May 09:33 PM
EntertainmentContest for top book should be a thrillerOne New Zealand fiction writer will wake up $50,000 better off on Wednesday thanks to a new literary prize.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaur triggered dance loveThe inspiration that got one Auckland teen aiming for the stage was Dorothy, the green and yellow spotted dancing dinosaur on <i>The Wiggles</i>.05 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA tale of two Block PartiesThere are two Block Parties happening in Auckland: which is the one for you?04 May 01:30 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Time to get your gear offCOMMENT: You know life can change for a few people to something unrecognisable. But I don't think the basics change, at least with most, writes Alan Duff.02 May 08:06 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Self-obsession - it's all about youCOMMENT: We thought we knew who Americans were, but this year we have seen a new side to their character that has set me wondering about its origins.30 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe harsh side of humanitySimon Prast graduated from the University of Auckland with a law degree before the lure of the stage proved stronger than that of the bench.29 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy the Karate Kid is in NZRalph "Karate Kid" Macchio was happy to oblige with an interview or two to promote the performances of Flashdance, the musical his daughter Julia stars in.28 Apr 07:20 PM
New ZealandStar springs surprise for Kiwi drama teacherAn inspirational drama teacher who travelled from Gisborne to England to see actor Jeremy Irons perform in a play had a welcome surprise at its conclusion.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Moon: Is Shakespeare now irrelevant?COMMENT: Four hundred years after the writer's death it's time to acknowledge Shakespeare has less to offer the modern world.24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionTheatre review: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Selwyn College TheatreHollins doesn't patronise her young audience by sanitising these pivotal scenes, so parents may want to consider how easily frightened their children are.24 Apr 03:09 AM
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
