EntertainmentThe play making people faintTitus Andronicus, the “grotesquely violent” Shakespearean tale of revenge, has 14 deaths, many violently bloody, as well as rape and mutilation.22 Jul 11:05 PM
New ZealandOur literary luminariesMan Booker Prize winner Eleanor Catton is among the finalists in the 2014 New Zealand Post Book Awards.22 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi's 'thundercloud' lampIs it a lamp, a work of art, a piece of furniture, or a magical prop from a science fiction film?19 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEleanor Catton back in printMan Booker prize winner Eleanor Catton is to publish her first work since landing one of the literary world's most coveted prizes.12 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMonty Python tickets at half price after mixed reviewsTickets for Monty Python's "sold out" reunion shows are being offered at discount rates on ticket re-sale site Groupon in the UK.08 Jul 07:30 PM
OpinionMichele Hewitson interview: David MitchellArchitect David Mitchell has just returned from Venice where he's been doing a turn as the creative director and host of the NZ pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.04 Jul 11:33 PM
EntertainmentWho is Picasso's mystery man?Art experts have revealed how they found a hidden painting beneath one of Pablo Picasso's first great works, "The Blue Room".18 Jun 03:58 AM
BusinessAirport art bought from trust linked to directorSculptures at Auckland Airport's new art walking trail were bought from an entity linked to one of the company's directors.16 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldIt's the real deal - tests end doubt over $59m RembrandtA 17th century self-portrait has been verified as an authentic Rembrandt after decades of doubt.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArt raises funds for restorative justiceWorks by 12 prisoners are on show in Wanganui's Davis Central City Library this month, in an exhibition themed Aotearoa - Our Land, Our People.09 Jun 06:38 AM