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Favourite things: In the frame

Photographer Roberta Thornley is a sentimental collector who finds pleasure in everyday objects as well as treasured artworks.

Breast cancer claims life of art gallery's billionaire

American billionaire Josephine Robertson, a major benefactor to the Auckland Art Gallery, has died.

Review: <i>Sweeney Todd</i> at Maidment Theatre

Seizing the dark heart of the show Ross Girven captures the haunted nature of Sweeney Todd's psychosis.

Long-lost US cinema treasures found in NZ

The films include a silent feature by legendary director John Ford, a number of early one-reel Westerns and period drama starring glamorous 1920s screen siren Clara Bow.

Sixties photographer dies

Passion for people captured in artist's portrait portfolio

Review: <i>When the Rain Stops Falling</i> at Herald Theatre

Review: <i>Faux Real</i> at The Basement

Solo performer Gareth Williams takes us on a delightfully whimsical journey inside his head.

<i>Review:</i> NZSO at Auckland Town Hall

Predictably, the star of last weekend's visit by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra was Dame Malvina Major.

Much ado about loss of SkyCity Theatre venue

The SkyCity Theatre looks set to become a cabaret space or sports theatre, leaving a gaping hole in venues for the city's performing arts.

Desire to sail on the ocean of learning

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Oxford hoping Professor of Poetry election goes by book

<i>Review:</i> Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's <i>Discover New Zealand Music</i>

There was a buzz and a bustle in the Town Hall foyer as punters collected tickets for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Happy Hour concert.

Arts centre earmarked for $1.3m upgrade

<i>Review:</i> Ute Lemper's Angels over Berlin at Auckland Town Hall

As she did at her exceptional Town Hall show in 2003, on this return visit Ute Lemper proved persuasively she doesn't merely deliver a concert of songs.