LifestyleContemporary art: see it, touch it, talk about itGallery curator Danae Mossman shares her love for contemporary art.24 Apr 06:00 PM
TravelArt in the parkDanielle Wright finds public art in children's playgrounds the perfect combination.20 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleEye of the beholderIsabella Rossellini once declared imperfections to be where life’s interesting bits are. Photographer Emma Bass thinks along similar lines, writes Rebecca Barry Hill.19 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentA visual and musical joyThe promise of New Zealand Opera's <i>Madame Butterfly</i> has been with us for weeks, with striking images of the heroine on posters around town.19 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Midnight in MoscowIn the hands of playwright Dean Parker the intrigues swirling around New Zealand's Moscow Embassy in 1947 provide the raw material for a sophisticated, entertaining and intelligent piece of theatre.18 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Apocalypse ZThe growing trend towards interactive theatre is thrown into overdrive in a show that invites you to immerse yourself.14 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentDame Susan cursed in verseDame Susan Devoy is now an unwitting muse for the nation's creativity, inspiring not fanfares but raspberries.12 Apr 08:43 PM
EntertainmentHey kids, the fun is all for youOver the next few months children, from tots to teens, can immerse themselves in music, comedy and drama as they like it: loud and boisterous, writes Dionne Christian.12 Apr 06:00 PM
LifestyleFashion: Flash guyIn one room, the whirr of the tattoo needle, in another the calm and conversation of an old-school barbershop, and lining the walls, framed pieces of tattoo flash.11 Apr 06:00 PM
LifestyleMartino Gamper: The inventive situationistMartino Gamper does extraordinary things with chairs - and awkward corners.10 Apr 02:20 AM
TravelSydney: Grab a bite and soak up viewsBeachside is best in Sydney, finds Jo Bates.06 Apr 11:00 PM
EntertainmentLaga'aia hitting the stageAussie-based showbiz star Jay Laga'aia is returning to New Zealand for his first major home-turf role in a decade.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhilanthropic public artArts supporters are getting used to having to fund new public works themselves, so far over $600,000 of donated money has been put into public artwork in Hamilton.06 Apr 03:17 AM
LifestyleA fellowship of the penAspiring, novelists, poets and playwrights were paid to write by the Sargeson Fellowship, a scheme now at risk, writes Graeme Lay.05 Apr 09:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO's full house well-deservedAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra can be justly proud of being just two seats short of a full house on Thursday for the first concert in its Bayleys Great Classics Series.05 Apr 04:30 PM
Lifestyle'So Far' so goodRenowned for his curving furniture and elegant lighting, lead designer David Trubridge's new book <i>So Far</i> explores his fascinating life and approach to design. 02 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelMelbourne: Monkeying around<i>King Kong</i> thunders into Melbourne this June. Rachel Grunwell meets the lead.30 Mar 10:00 PM
LifestyleCraft: Hen and chicksAnna Subritzky hatches a material plan to keep chickens in the burbs.30 Mar 04:30 PM
