EntertainmentManifesto 2083: Inspired by a killerThe play Manifesto 2083 examines the narcissistic world of a Norwegian mass killer.26 Sep 01:42 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bicultural hang-up skews city arts planAuckland's point of difference is not the glories or supremacy of one ethnicity over another, but our place in the Pacific as a smorgasbord of cultures and ethnicities, writes Brian Rudman.24 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlay filled with unexpected twistsPlaywright Aroha Awarau has created a sensitive and engaging drama out of something that is almost unimaginably tragic - the random death of a young man cut down in his prime as an innocent bystander at a police shooting.22 Sep 10:55 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Moving, eloquent Lilburn tributeIn the flow of Lilburn centenary tributes, Auckland Chamber Orchestra launched its Sunday concert with one of the most moving.21 Sep 08:08 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Tosca, Aotea CentreNew Zealand Opera's Tosca is more than extraordinarily gripping theatre, marking the huge advances made since the company last presented the opera in 2003.20 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandInterview with Lester HallThe father had two pieces of advice for his son. No motorbikes and no heroin. Lester Hall has toed that line.18 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentT.J. McNamara: Rewarding dig into the pastThe spacious galleries at Northart are filled with paintings by the late Alan Gilderdale which give a telling insight into the stages of expression of his fine talents.12 Sep 10:06 PM
EntertainmentWallace award for tapa artThis year's Wallace Arts Trust Paramount Award was presented last night at Pah Homestead in Auckland to a Hamilton-based pacific artist.07 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: NZSO, Auckland Town HallSimone Young and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra returns with a monumental Bruckner Eighth Symphony.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArts fight back at the squareThe city's arts, culture and civic precinct around Aotea Square is fighting back against the drift of corporate offices, apartments, shops and restaurants.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMichele Hewitson interview: C.K. SteadNew Zealand's newest poet laureate says his latest accolade is 'very acceptable' but you suspect he'd rather talk about his love of cats of dogs.05 Sep 03:50 AM
EntertainmentDesperately seeking distractionIt's not often New Yorkers see a New Zealand theatre production before Aucklanders, but that's the case with All Your Wants and Needs Fulfilled Forever.05 Sep 12:13 AM
RoyalsStudent's first commission to paint Queen's portraitA student painter in the UK had completed only twenty similar works when he received an unexpected commission.04 Sep 11:00 PM
EntertainmentChildren, let your imagination run wildBudding artists can create, draw and build at interactive installation at Auckland Art Gallery.04 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShakespeare's classic comedy spellbindingIf you are going to do fairies there can be no holding back, so wunderkind English choreographer Liam Scarlett unashamedly mixes.03 Sep 03:20 AM