EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival: Versatility and great athleticism"Hold on," says the woman on the end of the line. "He is in rehearsal right now. I'll just go and grab him."06 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelAuckland: We're all in a spinCricket fever has struck so follow the trail to the fan zone, writes Sarah Ell.20 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelHamilton: 'Tron appetitA weekend visit opens Michelle Coursey's eyes to the wonders of the oft-overlooked city and its award-winning dining scene.20 Feb 08:00 PM
EntertainmentCollection a gift to us allA gallery has grown in the heart of Coromandel Town. In a purpose-built space designed by Ron Sang, Barry Brickell's Driving Creek Art Gallery is hosting its sixth exhibition Using Paint and Clay Expressively.20 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentJewels on the horizonIn painting, even at its most abstract, a strong horizontal across a work is inescapably read as a horizon.20 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival: A question of humanity"I don't make lollies!" Lemi Ponifasio is talking about the often-extreme reaction to his latest production, I AM, from which many audience members walked out when it was staged at last year's Edinburgh International Festival.20 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLean and virile ShostakovichOn Thursday, Kathryn Stott caps off her first visit to our coundty playing Shostakovich with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.20 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassic CD: Sokolov, The Salzburg RecitalDeutsche Grammophon must be very happy to have Grigory Sokolov in its stable. The Russian came to the notice of the world in 1966, winning the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition at only 16.20 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelWaitawa: Newest park a welcome additionA spectacular view and fascinating history enraptures Sarah Ell and family.20 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelBay of Islands: Polishing off PaihiaCatherine Smith discovers a vibrant dining scene in the gastronomic capital of Northland.13 Feb 08:00 PM
TravelWaiheke: Just call us easy ridersA Waiheke horse trek involves a sun-drenched lunch, wine, with a paddle in the saddle on the ride home, writes Donna McIntyre.13 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleJumpfit: Bouncing off the wallsLaughter bounces off the walls at this trampoline park, writes Debbie Griffiths.13 Feb 05:30 PM
LifestyleParkour: Go with the flowWould you like to be an action man, woman or kid? Dionne Christian goes to movement school.13 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelSeven secret cyclewaysSlowly but surely, Auckland is becoming a city for cyclists, finds Elisabeth Easther.08 Feb 01:34 AM
TravelNapier: Time travel in Hawkes BayRebuilt in the 1930s, Art Deco Napier seduces Michelle Coursey.06 Feb 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe best summer festivalsStill looking for some fun to fill your summer days? We list five of the best summer festivals to get to around the country.06 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentClassic CD review: Summer in February, Anonymous 4 1865, Simon Keenlyside06 Feb 03:00 PM
TravelA chance to spin your wheelsDonna McIntyre and family visit New Zealand's number one off-road cycling destination.31 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentEnergetic observer nears end of house projectArt causes lurching emotions. "From hateful boredom to supreme enlightenment," as John Radford puts it, raving about regular avant-garde concert series, <i>Vitamin S.</i>31 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentGoing for baroqueA March concert by Tafelmusik, a Canadian baroque orchestra, promises to be a highlight of this year's Auckland Arts Festival.31 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentA voyage around my fatherKnown for his political activism and satirical comedy, you wouldn't normally associate Mark Thomas with a rarefied art form such as opera.31 Jan 01:00 AM
