New ZealandFat Freddy's global profile growsKiwi collective Fat Freddy's Drop has won a spot at one of the biggest music festivals in the United States.25 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPutting New Zealand music on the mapTaking New Zealand's rich and diverse music scene to the world is the aim of Womad's Emere Wano, who has launched the music expo Sounds Aotearoa to provide an opportunity for NZ artists to be heard overseas.15 Dec 06:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Federation Square EventsInteresting architecture, open spaces, galleries, shops, dining options and tourism activities make Melbourne's 'Fed Square'.13 Dec 01:00 PM
Entertainment<i>The Arrival</i> wins six awards at the Chapman Tripps<i>The Arrival</i> was the big winner at the Chapman Tripp Wellington Theatre Awards which were handed out last night.05 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSculpture moves goal postsAlastair Galpin has unveiled his attempt to create the world's largest bottle cap sculpture.05 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentWeekend leisure: Get into the spirit of the seasonThere are many events on offer, Auckland-wide, to have you feeling festive.03 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Gagarin Way<i>Gagarin Way</i> is about current political apathy; nonetheless it expects its audience to have a wee bit of political awareness, particularly vis-a-vis 20th century British history. 02 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldThe Picassos at centre of theft stormThe mysterious emergence of 271 previously unknown works by Picasso could trigger a lengthy legal battle.30 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPicasso trove turns up in FranceA retired French electrician and his wife have come forward with 271 undocumented, never-before-seen works by Pablo Picasso estimated to be worth at least €60m (NZ$105m).29 Nov 09:09 PM
EntertainmentHackman Awards highlight lack of theatre recognition in AucklandThe second annual Hackman Theatre Awards were given out in Auckland last night, and while some accuse the theatre world of taking itself too seriously, these awards couldn't take themselves any less seriously.28 Nov 07:00 PM
TravelMelbourne: Mecca for modern artAn artists' haven since the 1930s is now an art museum, writes Megan Anderson.25 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentThe art of optimismIn 2009, a recession-generated ‘perfect storm’ saw poor ticket sales and losses for the biennial Auckland Arts Festival. Yet, as Alan Perrott finds, its director David Malacari is upbeat for 2011.23 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleA few of Neil MacGregor's favourite thingsThe most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s <i>A History of the World in 100 Objects</i> — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Marvel at it - our struggling festival has turned into a winner21 Nov 04:30 PM
