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Writer: I was raped at knifepoint
Author and columnist Nicky Pellegrino has gone public on how she was raped at knifepoint as a young woman - and her attacker was never found.
Journey into artist's heartland
An art historian's essays on McCahon are painstakingly researched, beautifully written and engaging.
<i>Review:</i> APO at Auckland Town Hall
The revivification of the Auckland Town Hall organ has certainly captured the imagination of the city.
A wizard detective in battle royale
Author Derek Landy tells Stephen Jewell there's no motive that's more pure than vengeance
<i>T.J. McNamara:</i> Memorable encounters of extremes
Some works are particularly difficult to capture on camera
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Judges' prejudices unfair in Super City logo contest
Messages are starting to arrive on my desk from disgruntled entrants in the Super City logo contest.
<i>Review:</i> The Official Opening of the New Organ at Auckland Town Hall
There was no mistaking a historic occasion when Aucklanders packed the Town Hall to sample its newly restored organ.
Dressing for success
The play may be the thing, but the costumes actors wear bring their characters to life.
<i>Preview:</i> Auckland Town Hall Organ Official Opening Concert
All will be revealed at a grand concert, featuring John Wells, three choirs and an orchestra.
NZ Arts Festival: <i>Frisky and Mannish</i> review
Frisky and Mannish are musically adroit, vocally gifted and brilliant mimics teaching Pop Philosophy 101 at fast forward and delivered on high rotate.
<i>Review:</i> Royal NZ Ballet's <i>From Here to There</i>
The Royal New Zealand Ballet's triple bill seasons are always an opportunity for dancers and audiences to explore new territory.
Goldie paintings 'recession proof', says gallery
A portrait by renowned NZ artist Charles Frederick Goldie is expected to sell for close to $250,000 when it goes up for auction in Auckland.
Tantrums, talent and tulle
The myth of dancers being drama kings and queens couldn’t be further from the truth.