EntertainmentBallet review: White Swan, Black SwanRaewyn Whyte finds a new version of Swan Lake fails to take full flight.23 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: The Wolves is a play with a good-natured biteThe hidden world of teenage girls is brought to complex and funny life in The Wolves.23 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuRare documents from NZ history to be auctionedA rare collection of early New Zealand printed material has been put up for auction.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentShe wasn't a lesbian, but she knew they were meant to beWhy the path to true love doesn't always run straight.21 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleArundhati Roy: Why writing is no small thingThe author of The God of Small Things tells Greg Bruce what she's fighting for, and why.21 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentOnce upon a time musician Priya Sami was afraid of theatre but not any moreTough as a musician's life may be, Priya Sami can't imagine doing anything else.21 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentTake 5: author Philippa Werry on the books she wouldn't part withTake 5: author Philippa Werry shares the five books she wouldn't part with and why.21 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew play for teens aims to prevent sexual violenceNew play for New Zealand teens aimed at preventing sexual violence is a must see.20 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuAuckland's Matariki Festival tells the stories of Waikato-TainuiA spectacular light display on the Harbour Bridge tells the story of those first arrivals.20 Jun 03:15 AM
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to...This weekend, the beginning of matariki makes it official: winter's well and truly here.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentNZ's most performed local composer David Hamilton on being versatileWhy the most performed New Zealand composer doesn't mind writing for school groups.18 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDance review: Hope and harsh realities in triple treat of Pacific dancesDances based on personal experience show harsh realities but also hope, Raewyn Whyte says.17 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMini-festival offers delicious taste of cabaretCabaret Festival offers rich array of entertainment - for those willing to try it.16 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: A Fine Balance reminds us not to forget our recent pastDon't forget the past: Local theatre companies join forces for a powerful A Fine Balance.16 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMichael Morpurgo on why he never expected War Horse to be a successWhy Michael Morpurgo relaxed when critics and theatre stars burst into tears around him.15 Jun 03:00 AM
WorldNational Geographic's top travel photo of 2019: 'Greendlandic Winter'A black and white photo of a dolphin in Kaikoura won third place in the nature category.14 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: Who does Boy Walking sculpture represent?COMMENT: Janet McAllister on how the sculpture reinforces what is regarded as the norm.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe Obamas as you've never seen them beforeSnapshot of a life: the photographer who took the Obama family's most personal portraits.14 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLet's hear it for the boy; Auckland's giant new kid in townThere's a stride in the humongous lad's step but where, exactly, is he headed?14 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCabaret review: Delicious Oblivion a warm start to festivalAuckland's winter cabarets seasons opens in delicious style with biting and original show.13 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to ...From cabaret to a celebration of one of the world's greatest writers, it's on this weekend12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment12 Questions with Ahi Karunaharan: 'We need to stop and listen'Ahi Karunaharan works across the arts as an actor, director and writer.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDr John: The soul of New OrleansDr John broke into mainstream music without compromising his roots or losing his identity.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Competition makes musical world a richer placeThe winner of the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition is named.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDance review: Pacific Dance Festival opens with ground-breaking new workPacific Dance Festival opener heralds arrival of breath-taking new NZ dance collective.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFans dance to Andre Rieu's bowClassical music is just music that touches your heart, says Andre Rieu.09 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHunt launched for New Zealand's best school songwriterCould the next best song Andrew Lloyd Webber hears be written by a Kiwi kid? Here's how.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBeloved Kiwi author Joy Cowley: 'I'm losing my eyesight'Author Joy Cowley has revealed she has just under 30 per cent eyesight left.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe confession box: Laura DanielComedian and TV presenter Laura Daniel steps into the confession box.07 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre epic to open in Auckland next weekNew Zealand theatre companies join forces for epic history-maker like no other seen here.07 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: The Barber of SevilleBarber of Seville is cutting edge comic opera, says William Dart thrilled by NZ Opera show07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentNew book exposes some of publishing's most intriguing storiesPublishing dynasty shares its own stories about working with a who's who of writers.07 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to...Winter is here - but resist the urge to hibernate because there's heaps on this weekend.05 Jun 05:00 PM
