Entertainment'Intense b***h': Lorde on psychedelic therapy, eating disorders, and stage frightIn Rolling Stone, her new album, Virgin, is described as "feral, wild, and physical".16 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Debut novel tackles themes of identity and belongingRead an exclusive extract from Shilo Kino's All That We Know.16 May 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Exclusive extract from Catherine Chidgey's new bookThe Book of Guilt, Chidgey's ninth novel, is shocking, creepy and compelling.15 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: The debut novel from Auckland lawyer about secrets and betrayalRead an exclusive extract of Rachel Paris' debut novel, See How They Fall.15 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAuckland Writers Festival special: Dominic Hoey recalls 1985's biggest eventsWe're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.15 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘We need more writers who can just remember’, says Ockham-winning wahine professorNgāhuia te Awekōtuku won the General Non-Fiction Award for her memoir Hine Toa.15 May 12:54 AM
EntertainmentOckham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.14 May 09:30 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.12 May 05:03 AM
LifestyleAuthor Trent Dalton on coming back to NZ and the power of optimism Dalton said his talk in Auckland last year was the most powerful event he's ever done. 10 May 07:00 PM
TravelTravel Alerts: Exhibitions, wine pairings, resorts and cruisesFrom a Melbourne arts festival to a scenic cruise around Marlborough.10 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleMust-see events in Auckland this Mother's Day weekendExplore art, give back, peek inside NZ Opera and more.09 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe man who made a nation cry: One Day’s David Nicholls heads to NZ'To sit by myself in a pub a long way from home and read a book, that’s a kind of bliss.'09 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentLorde announces new world tour - but snubs NZ The tour kicks off on September 17 in Austin, Texas.08 May 08:14 PM
EntertainmentBacklash after White Lotus star ‘wears Rosa Parks-themed underwear’ to Met GalaLisa's underwear appeared to feature the 'mother of the civil rights movement'.06 May 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Consent is a great thing’: Whangārei festival promotes respect, autonomyThe Festival of Consent runs until Sunday with events including talks and a dance party.06 May 03:36 AM
OpinionWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia dazzles with six-composer Mozart concertOPINION: Mozart's Jupiter Symphony finale blended nobility and high spirits perfectly.04 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleThe science behind 'outside smell': Why it sticks to clothes and hairOzone, described as 'cold', is a key component of 'outside smell'.04 May 07:59 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homageNZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.02 May 05:00 AM
Entertainment'A fresh adventure': New Gruffalo book to hit stands for first time in two decades The book is set for a 2026 release. 01 May 04:07 AM
LifestyleGary Oldman reflects on 'destructive' behaviour during film with Demi MooreOldman apologised to Moore for being unprofessional while filming.30 Apr 02:47 AM
ReviewsEthan SillsReview: Should you get on board Auckland's new Agatha Christie adaptation? Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted for film, TV - and now, the stage. 29 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhanganui's own war artist Ted LewisTed Lewis served as a war artist during WWII, capturing scenes in Italy and Egypt.24 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuOn The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uniMorris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'An honour and a privilege': Local artists shine in prestigious portrait award'I had a good feeling that it was going to get through and it did. So hard work paid off.'16 Apr 12:00 AM
EntertainmentJean Marsh, a creator and star of ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ dies at 90She won a 1975 Emmy for her role as Rose Buck, a sharp-tongued parlour maid.15 Apr 07:05 PM
New ZealandAcclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has diedKahukiwa was known for her bold depictions of Māori figures.12 Apr 08:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSuccession star Harriet Walter on playing ‘abominable mothers’ and where Shakespeare went wrong'I feel rather a traitor because my own mother was so wonderful.'11 Apr 08:00 PM
LifestyleAcclaimed Kiwi author's US book tour halted amid fears of political backlashTeachers fear Kim's books could spark a backlash in the present political environment. 10 Apr 07:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartReview: Auckland Philharmonia’s Enigma concert relives rich musical memoriesREVIEW: Scottish composer’s work thrills fresh from London debut.03 Apr 02:49 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q TheatreChamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.03 Apr 01:46 AM
New ZealandInternational show The Gruffalo Live on Stage comingWhat's a Gruffalo? Why, didn't you know?02 Apr 02:39 AM
TravelWhy Brisbane is a must-visit for lovers of art and culture right nowQueensland's river city rivals some of the world's great cultural hubs. Here's why.01 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Timelapse video reveals NZ’s tallest mural on side of buildingJacob Yikes used 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans for the 55m mural.01 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFight for survival: NZ writer battles funding cuts to secure residencyThe Randell Cottage Trust needs $16,500 to cover the financial shortfall.01 Apr 04:00 AM
