OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: World Cup sitting duck for satire and dissentThe Rugby World Cup 2011 is good fodder for satire, and art is traditionally a burner as well as a builder of sacred cows.03 Sep 01:14 AM
EntertainmentA shining new showcase for New Zealand art<strong>As Auckland Art Gallery reopens its doors today, Linda Herrick walks through its marvellous collection of New Zealand art.</strong>02 Sep 05:30 PM
Lifestyle'Post-it war' rages across FrancePacman, Tin Tin and Spongebob Squarepants have started popping up in hundreds of office windows across France as workers wage an unconventional 'post-it war'.31 Aug 02:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland's inside-out theatreEleven years and $121 million in the making, the new Auckland Art Gallery is a grand design. But it hasn't been without its problems, writes Chris Barton - budget blowouts and court action.31 Aug 01:00 AM
TravelAuckland: Artists in trainingFour children under six in a pristine art gallery sounds like a recipe for disaster, but, as Danielle Wright finds out, there are 'safe' areas for families if you know where to look.27 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentGet ready for the funhouseThree new works were last night unveiled at the Auckland Art Gallery, which will open in two weeks. Linda Herrick takes a peek19 Aug 11:21 PM
LifestyleMy Auckland: Waiheke IslandFraser Munroe has been a stonemason for 17 years, and his quality stonework can be seen at many of Waiheke Island's vineyards and lodges. He tells Raewyn Court what he loves about living on the island. 19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandMichele Hewitson Interview: Sir James WallaceOur interviewer finds the canny but philanthropic arts patron hard to prod out of his shell.19 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet McAllister: Good or bad, rez prez helps boost the arts biz13 Aug 12:00 AM
EntertainmentSpotlight shines on film scoresMusic for the movies deserves a little time in the spotlight. Too often it is viewed as a secondary art. It is not only composers who lose out because of this, but audiences too.12 Aug 11:26 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Preview: West Side Story, Pacific Events CentreStudents from Manukau Institute of Technology will put a South Auckland spin on the much-loved musical West Side Story. 12 Aug 10:49 PM
EntertainmentTheatre Preview: The Factory, Mangere Arts CentreThe world's first Pacific musical is inspired by our nation's immigrants who each made sacrifices for a chance in New Zealand.12 Aug 10:49 PM
EntertainmentRecipe for disasterIan Wedde's new novel portrays a troubled food critic who creates a crisis.12 Aug 10:33 PM
LifestyleWorld of Wearable Art: From debris to oh so dandyExpect a plethora of international flavour at this year's wearable art show, writes Ann Newbery.08 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelVenice: NZ art on the world stage (+photos/video)Josie McNaught gives a local's guide to Venice, where New Zealand art is on display at the world’s greatest exhibition. 05 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldPensioner's treasure at the bottom of her bagAn English pensioner who almost sold off an unwanted brooch for £10 has seen the item fetch more than £36,000 at auction.02 Aug 09:07 PM
New ZealandState of the art on show in prime venueThe Auckland Art Fair could not have found a better venue than the Viaduct Events Centre02 Aug 05:30 PM
