EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews Victor Herbert, Cello ConcertosVictor Herbert is mostly remembered for his operettas, now a new collection of his orchestral music reminds us this man had a very different life before he succumbed to the lure of Broadway.09 Sep 05:00 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 ZealandArtist explains nude Little portraitWhanganui artist Mark Rayner says he is pleased to learn that opposition leader Andrew Little is amused by the artist's naked impression 05 Sep 09:55 PM
KahuTributes flow to save AniwaniwaProponents of eminent Maori architect John Scott have made a last-ditch effort to save one of his revered works on the shores of Lake 05 Sep 05:00 PM
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
EntertainmentNZ Symphony Orchestra gets foxyWhen it comes to Kiwi Big Band jazz, Rodger Fox is the man who set the template; now he's touring the country with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.02 Sep 07:00 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
EntertainmentA brief encounter with costume designer Elizabeth WhitingA few words with Elizabeth Whiting, lawyer-turned-costume designer.02 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentCultures collide at photography festivalWork by contemporary Maori and Pacific photographers travels across the ocean to join 10,000 images from all over the world at the Pingyao International Photography Festival.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhere the art force is atWorks selected for the Walters Prize, now on show at Auckland Art Gallery and to be announced later this month, are three video works and a billboard display representing each artist's body of work.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCreatives find time to produce and exhibit their artEvery job has its challenges and there's many an adman (and, increasingly, woman) looking to escape; now 10 creatives are showing off what they do when they spring free.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEscaping the world of advertisingThey're the ideas men behind some of our most iconic advertising campaigns and images, working in an industry regarded as one of the 02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical cdsYou're not too likely to encounter the music of Auber in today's opera houses and concert halls. Well, not in this country, although 02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShakespeare homage clever, ridiculous and enjoyableThis surprising show - by new writer/director Ash Jones - is bonkers in the most wonderful way.01 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentQ Theatre marks birthday milestoneHistory is written large at five year old Q Theatre.01 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGiselle: 'Simply superb in every way'It is easy to see why the Royal NZ Ballet's signature work <i>Giselle</i> has earned popular and critical acclaim at home in New Zealand and around the world: it is simply superb in every way.01 Sep 02:53 AM
EntertainmentFilm-maker Vincent Ward's latest artwork is bearing fruitHis Map of the Human Heart took him to the Arctic Circle. His New Zealand films In Spring One Plants Alone, Vigil, The Navigator30 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHospital drama gets historic treatmentGeoff Allen's snippets-of-life drama is prettily presented by director Amanda Rees and holds attention with some lovely moving moments29 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaudits mount for circus pioneersWhen the internationally-renowned Cirque du Soleil blows into town, there's a group of local circus performers they're keen to see. Based 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIn the beat of the BardTwelve weeks, two season extensions, 128 mostly sold-out performances attended by 100,000 (including 20,000 school students) and 10 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBuonissimi flautistsLuca Manghi is in rehearsal week for tonight's Flautissimo concert, one of the regular chamber music evenings sponsored by Auckland's 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO Bach CollageDuring the past few years, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has presented annual Choral Masterpieces evenings, focusing on one particular 25 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: The Absurdity of Humanity, NZ Dance CompanyThe New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) opened its premiere season with a double-bill programme consisting of two strikingly different 24 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAustralia beckons NZ ballet dancerAlready enjoying success as one of three dancers in the leading role of Albrecht in Giselle, there's further kudos for Royal New Zealand 23 Aug 06:00 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
EntertainmentNZ Dance's double dose of absurdityThe New Zealand Dance Company's double bill, The Absurdity of Humanity, brings together two works that offer two alternate visions 19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: At the galleriesWhat: Resident by James Cousins Where and when: Gow Langsford Gallery, 26 Lorne St, to August 27 TJ says: Luminous, near abstract 19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA different side of warAs the centenary commemorations of World War I loomed, theatre-maker Geoff Allen wanted to write a play about New Zealand's contribution19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhat's love got to do with it? When creative couples work togetherChemistry is vital on stage, when we want the performers in front of us to transport us out of the everyday. Does it make a difference 19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuthor muses on art, life and love"What does it mean to be somebody else's muse, and do you feel like you're being harvested and used?" Author Jessie Burton is pondering 19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDynamic duo for APO collageStephen Layton knows his Bach. The English conductor, together with Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, delivered a memorable Mass 19 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO Calm SeasMendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage has always seemed a poor cousin to his more popular Hebrides Overture, despite its literary 18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFirst two string quartets of Brahms now on disc from NZ String QuartetThe New Zealand String Quartet has a distinguished track record on disc, balancing homegrown with international repertoire. Its latest 18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNew horizons: Oliver Page and Benjamin Henson take on new challengesThey say there's a first-time for everything; for Oliver Page and Benjamin Henson that time is now. Already established in their 12 Aug 05:00 PM
