EntertainmentOcean scene? Look againA group of imaginative artists has shown magic can be made from a few simple lines in the sand.27 Apr 04:15 PM
EntertainmentAuditions for von Trapps openAlmost 600 children were at The Civic in Auckland to vie for the roles of the von Trapp kids in the Lloyd Webber production.26 Apr 05:05 AM
EntertainmentMongrel Mob framed in new exhibitionA month-long exhibition of portraits of Mongrel Mob members will start at an upmarket art gallery next week - and the photographer is expecting some negative reaction.25 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandMystery of Gallipoli paintingThe rugged, scrub-covered hills are unmistakably those of Gallipoli's Anzac Cove. But who depicted them in an extremely rare, nearly century-old painting is a tantalising mystery that an Auckland art gallery director is battling to solve.23 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldShakespeare to be celebrated globallyThe life and work of William Shakespeare will be celebrated in a series of events taking place in 110 countries next year on the 400th anniversary of the writer's death.23 Apr 05:10 AM
New Zealand Laurence Aberhart's Anzac photographs"Memorials became increasingly ignored and forgotten objects, presences in the landscapes that were taken for granted and just passed by. It is this period of slow loss of community consciousness that Aberhart's photographs capture so superbly." - Jock Phillips, <i>Anzac: Photographs</i> by Laurence Aberhart18 Apr 10:53 PM
EntertainmentFascinating journeys into brave new worlds of soundKarlheinz Company's Composing Now concert opened dramatically.13 Apr 04:14 PM
BusinessGalleries seek cheaper alternatives to trophy artSurging values for postwar and contemporary works are inspiring dealers and collectors to rediscover artists long overlooked.11 Apr 12:00 AM
EntertainmentGoldie chief sells for $352kA painting by one of the country's most acclaimed artists has been sold to a private collector in Auckland.10 Apr 04:15 PM
LifestylePhotos mock beauty standardsDuirng the lead up to summer, women are expected to wax, primp and polish their bodies to beach-ready perfection - a set of beauty standards that photographer Jessica Ledwidch finds 'absurd'.09 Apr 10:20 PM
EntertainmentBush's portraits 'copied off Google'?As a former leader of the free world George W Bush had significantly greater access to world leaders than other budding artists. Which is why his art is so, er, surprising.09 Apr 10:15 PM
LifestyleMonstrous Feminine by Jessica LedwichIn her surreal photo series, Monstrous Feminine, the Melbourne-based artist, Jessica Ledwich, aims to show the number of ways women are conditioned to treat themselves, often using physical harm or pain, in order to appear 'beautiful'.07 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelIndia: Drama is everywhereIndian Ink Theatre's Jacob Rajan returns to Southern India and is thrilled by his company's historic first.02 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandCity council - and taggers - give thumbs-up to muralsJeremy Shirley is spray-painting a three-storey building in downtown Hamilton - and the city council couldn't be more pleased.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandKiwi achievers honouredKiwis who have excelled in the fashion, business and singing fields were the latest achievers to be made companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit today.26 Mar 05:17 AM
Lifestyle'Baristart' puts a celebrity in your cappuccinoHis 'medium' is coffee, his palette is espresso and steamed milk and his only tool is a cocktail skewer.25 Mar 01:00 AM
