New Zealand<i>Gloss</i> actor seeking lead role in Super CityActor and director Simon Prast is standing for the Super City mayoralty to challenge the heavyweight contenders, John Banks and Len Brown.24 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuReview: <i>Raising the Titanics</i> at TapacA homage to the Maori showbands of the 1960s, the Titanics have all the harmonies, musicality, glamour and humour of their heroes.24 Jun 05:53 AM
EntertainmentHeroic Faun reveals secrets of the wardrobeA Narnia extra gives audiences a peek into the world of a big-budget movie, says Dionne Christian.21 Jun 11:16 PM
EntertainmentCurtain call for those honoured with TonysCatherine Zeta-Jones, Douglas Hodge and Sir Alan Ayckbourn were among the winners at Sunday night's Tony Awards.14 Jun 10:50 PM
KahuCarving path for Maori theatre's rising starsThe Maori New Year festival Matariki gets bigger every year. This year Taonga Whakaari: The Inaugural Maori Playwrights Festival has been added to the calendar of events in Auckland and Papakura.13 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleEverybody's dancingContemporary dance is enjoying an explosion in popularity, from belly dancing to street and ballet styles.13 Jun 01:12 AM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Sweeney Todd</i> at Maidment TheatreSeizing the dark heart of the show Ross Girven captures the haunted nature of Sweeney Todd's psychosis.08 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Faux Real</i> at The BasementSolo performer Gareth Williams takes us on a delightfully whimsical journey inside his head.06 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Marriage of Figaro</i> at the Aotea CentreNBR New Zealand Opera's <i>The Marriage of Figaro</i> is as engrossing a night of theatre as one could wish for.04 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBonding between the generationsJacqueline Smith ponders what entertainment you can and cannot share with parents.02 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA mother of a yearMichele Hine is revelling in a trio of rich maternal roles _ from <i>Go Girls'</i> downtrodden parent, to fading theatrical star, to hell-bent control freak in the Auckland production of <i>The House Of Bernada Alba</i>.30 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandTributes flood in for pioneering actressDame Pat Evison, a much-loved stalwart of New Zealand radio, television and theatre who died at the weekend, will long be remembered for her colourful contribution, colleagues say.30 May 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Arts centre meddlers forget names are an important link to the past30 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandDame Pat Evison diesOne of New Zealand's best known actresses, Dame Pat Evison, has died at the age of 85 after a long illness.30 May 04:50 AM
EntertainmentThere will be bloodThe razor gang behind a new stage production of Sweeney Todd talk to Dionne Christian about bringing the mythical murderer to musical life.28 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: <i>Pear Shaped</i> at The Pumphouse TheatreThis debut work by local drama teacher Andy Saker shows an easy familiarity with the North Shore's casual backyard culture.23 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: Adam LoosleyAdam Loosley, the Canadian skater who plays Mr Incredible in Disney On Ice. He's been skating since he was three years old, but swapped competing for the bright lights and bulky costumes of Disney shows five years ago.19 May 04:00 PM