WorldThe world's most depressing theme parkA seaside "bemusement park" unveiled by Banksy has sparked controversy by featuring a Cinderella pumpkin crash sculpture which echos Princess Diana's death.21 Aug 08:30 AM
EntertainmentNZ Dance Company's Lumina 'hypnotic'The three choreographers contributing state of the art pieces for this ground-breaking season with the New Zealand Dance Company were given the brief of "light, illumination, space, image and movement" by the company's artistic director Shona McCullagh.19 Aug 10:55 PM
EntertainmentT.J. McNamara: Feeling fine with flexible feltFelt might seem an unlikely medium for sculpture but Peter Robinson has become devoted to it. His latest expression of its qualities can be seen at Hopkinson Mossman Gallery.15 Aug 02:00 AM
EntertainmentShe wouldn't even harm a flyGiven how blood-soaked his production of Titus was, it should have been obvious theatre director Benjamin Henson is a splatter-film fan from way back.14 Aug 11:49 PM
WorldWhat did Shakespeare smoke?South African scientists have discovered that 400-year-old tobacco pipes excavated from the garden of William Shakespeare contained cannabis, suggesting the playwright might have written some of his....09 Aug 06:33 PM
LifestyleArtist's luxury edible portraitsPortraits of Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin, views of Venetian canals or a growling lion, these artworks all have something in common outside hefty price tags - they're edible.08 Aug 12:00 AM
EntertainmentMusic that goes straight to the heartAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra patrons can expect top-line keyboard mastery next Thursday when Kirill Gerstein sits at the Steinway for Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto.01 Aug 03:51 AM
EntertainmentArt matters: Anarchist vision recalls city that no longer existsThe tidal margins of the Waitemata are brilliant. Some may think it's best to live in a crib with views of endless white sand, but you're better off with mud.01 Aug 03:03 AM
EntertainmentKiwi actor tackles climate changeIn his latest role, Emmett Skilton tackles the issue of climate change.31 Jul 11:04 PM
EntertainmentMichael Hurst brings Greek comedy to the stageDirector Michael Hurst is bringing Greek comedy Lysistrata to the stage. Written 2500 years ago, its message is just as strong today.31 Jul 10:52 PM
EntertainmentYoko Ono still seeking peaceFor more than 50 years Yoko Ono has been campaigning - for peace, for feminism, and gun control. This tireless activism, she tells Alex Needham, is at the heart of her work as an artist.31 Jul 08:00 PM
LifestyleThe hottest Disney Prince?A Finland artist has reimagined what he thinks well-known Disney princes would look like if they were real humans. Swoon.31 Jul 12:22 AM
LifestyleApp to boost imaginationStruggling artists and authors with writer's block may soon be offered help from an imagination app.30 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLen Lye Centre opens its doorsThe dates weren't exactly right, but being born on nearly the same day as kinetic artist Len Lye was enough to land two New Plymouth boys a special role today.24 Jul 11:02 PM
EntertainmentLen Lye: The father of inventionThe Len Lye Centre, which opens in New Plymouth today, is a world-class building dedicated to our most innovative, versatile artist.24 Jul 11:00 PM
