EntertainmentThe Boy Behind the CurtainAustralian author Tim Winton tells Linda Herrick how he grew out of an obsession with firearms.14 Oct 04:56 PM
EntertainmentTennessee Williams writings origins exposedRevisiting classic plays provides a lesson for younger actors and entertainment for audiences.14 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Nobel Laureate of lyricsSongwriter Rosanne Cash was having a cup of tea at her New York home yesterday when her husband, John, ran downstairs "like an elephant".14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecond thoughts on Mount concert axingIN THE GROOVE: Thousands of revellers packed in front of a sound stage on Mount Main Beach to welcome in the New Year. PHOTO/FILE 12 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentBook Review: History meets crime in Red HerringRED HERRING by Jonothan Cullinane (HarperCollins, $37) Auckland 1951: trams run along Queen St, women aren't allowed in the RSC11 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tours of major corporate art collections Unlocked Collections begins with the Spark offices on Victoria StreetWatch10 Oct 03:51 AM
KahuShow changes the lives of NZ youthBrave Auckland teenagers hit centre stage for their final performance in Manawa Ora: Courage is Contagious.09 Oct 10:15 PM
EntertainmentIs this really Bansky?Help yourself to a sizeable pinch of salt before watching this clip, shot in Melbourne, that purports to show secretive graffiti artist Banksy at work.06 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandStudent makes her mark on libraryInspired by street artists Banksy and others, Gabriella Lidstone White was given free rein to create a giant masterpiece on the library.04 Oct 05:47 AM
WorldCult author Elena Ferrante's Italian booksElena Ferrante's searing portraits of women have won her international acclaim, though very little is known about the author herself.03 Oct 06:48 PM
LifestyleAuthor 'Elena Ferrante' umasked?The news author "Elena Ferrante" may have been unmasked as translator Anita Raja has upset her fans across the globe.03 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Gary SilipaGlen Innes art gallery director Gary Silipa led a double life as a computer network engineer during the day and illegal graffiti artist at night until his addictions got the better of him.03 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMessy bedrooms are art, apparentlyThe next time your teenage children refuse to tidy their room, they might be able to claim it's art. An exhibition opening this week 03 Oct 02:29 AM
EntertainmentBeing taken down a fascinating fantasy path in The HikeIt all started when author Drew Magary took a hike. "The beginning of the book is something that happened to me. Not the gross parts," 02 Oct 09:53 PM
EntertainmentWinning art praised for eleganceWellington artist Shannon Te Ao has won this year's Walters Prize, taking home a $50,000 cheque.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui still NZ’s heart of glassWhanganui District Council opened New Zealand Glassworks to bring together professional glass artists and the community. Watch30 Sep 03:51 AM
New ZealandWriter 'dumped on' by establishmentA writer says she was "dumped on from a great height" by the literary establishment, after penning a report on why people are not reading Kiwi fiction.24 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: I rue my father's wasted talentCOMMENT: My father's animal drawings are finally framed and up on our walls, 24 years after his death in 1992.19 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldVan Gogh had a drink problemInternational medical experts have announced that Van Gogh had an alcohol problem and suffered from repeated breakdowns17 Sep 12:53 AM
EntertainmentReviews: Crime FictionGreg Fleming rounds up the latest in crime fiction.13 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandRecord set: $1.35 million painting soldColin McCahon's painting 'The Canoe Tainui' has set the record by selling for the most expensive painting sold at auction in New Zealand.07 Sep 08:35 AM
New ZealandMcCahon painting could fetch $2mA Colin McCahon work could attract the highest price paid for a painting at auction in New Zealand when it goes under the hammer.06 Sep 08:08 PM
Entertainment'Enigmatic' work lands top awardAll eyes may have been on the full frontal nude depiction of Andrew Little, but painter André Hemer was the big winner at the Wallace Art Awards this week.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNot so Little: Labour leader's 'naked' truthAndrew Little has been pictured as he's never been seen before in a piece up for judging at the Wallace Art Awards.05 Sep 07:43 AM
EntertainmentA life of love and artTim and Sherrah Francis amassed the greatest names in New Zealand art for more than 50 years. Kim Knight talks to their son about the sale of his parents' unique collection.02 Sep 08:00 PM
EntertainmentThis much I know: James WilsonAs I child, I remember having terrible stage fright. I was terrified of drama class and anything that required me to speak in front 02 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentKanye wants more than $5 million for his naked imageKanye West's Famous sculpture has a $5.49 million price tag.02 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandBreaking 'science is for geeks' barrierStudents being taught new STEAM concept, an acronym which mixes science, technology, engineering and maths, with art28 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOutside the normJohn Reynolds is tackling one of the big mysteries of New Zealand art. What happened when Colin McCahon disappeared from the Sydney 22 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandKiwi Olympians get artistic tributeTwo teens have used their artistic flair to pay tribute to a pair of Olympian alumni of their Auckland high school.18 Aug 03:47 AM
EntertainmentCowley still made of write stuff at 80She may have just turned 80 but one of our most acclaimed authors has no plans to put down her pen.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShakespeare Behind barsNgawha Prison is a strange place for a flourishing arts scene where the Bard is making his mark.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAt the galleries: Elliot Collins and Daniel CrooksTJ McNamara checks out new exhibitions from Elliot Collins and Daniel Crooks12 Aug 05:00 PM
