KahuLocal Focus: Locked away museum artefacts inspire local artistsFive locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe collected works of wingsA lifetime's love of lepidoptera has led to a children's book and a lengthy exhibition.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Story of Mauao told in new bookThe first children's book on Mauao will be released. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHow a Hawke's Bay farm sale story is a Russian classicClassic play robust enough to stand up to global move, says theatre director Colin McColl.01 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOpera review: The Elixir of Love works its magicNZ Opera's The Elixir of Love is first-class entertainment, writes William Dart.01 Jun 04:00 AM
EntertainmentFive things to do over the long weekendStay warm this weekend with these hot picks from the TimeOut and Arts team.30 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Cult Show offers amusing glimpse into hidden her-storyEnthusiasm, irony and avant-garde theatricality makes for entertaining Cult Show.30 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Precious Little a rare findThoughtful reflection on life, language and love is a winter theatre warmer.30 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentPacific dance festival comes of ageThe annual Pacific dance festival returns, with a wider range of work than ever before.29 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMorningstar or a devil of a play?Actor Blair Strang prepares to return to the stage in a devil of a role.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandVaiaso o le gagana Samoa runs this weekThis year's Samoan Language Week theme is: Kindness given, kindness gained.29 May 02:53 AM
EntertainmentStars shine bright for matarikiEven on the smell of an oily rag, you can still make bright theatre, says costume-maker.27 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRenaissance artist - the Aucklander helping keep alive age-old art of calligraphyUsing sets of pens, Kate Hursthouse makes an art form from words.25 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDressing up to get into characterAt NZ Opera, wardrobe and makeup prepare for The Elixir of Love, writes Dionne Christian.25 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: Pool (No Water)'s gamble falls shortPool (No Water)'s reach exceeds its grasp in an intriguing but muddled production.25 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentClassical review: NZSO makes a play for populismBernstein and an Italian journey; William Dart reviews NZSO's latest Auckland concerts.24 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentBook Reviews: Crime fiction round upGreg Fleming reviews the latest from Walter Mosley, Stella Duffy and others.23 May 10:38 PM
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to...Auckland turns on another weekend of entertainment, art and culture you shouldn't miss23 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Art Fair creates market for artAs Auckland Art Fair begins, auction house gets ready for one of its more unusual sales.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Arts District' will be place to visit in capitalA Wellington "Arts District" will be a destination in its own right, say business owners.23 May 08:34 AM
EntertainmentWhat the arts sector wants from governmentThree representatives from arts and literary worlds share their wish list with government22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArts survey draws surprise result from young KiwisSurvey shows New Zealanders love the arts - but young people don't feel creative.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArts give South Auckland kids a wizard of a timeSouth Auckland kids say new friends, confidence and a wizard of a time make arts fun.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlays gives historic archive modern lookA little known museum archive devoted to NZ women inspires play for 125th suffrage year22 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJacinda Ardern: Why I want arts and culture integrated into NZ societyCOMMENT: PM wants arts and culture in all areas of NZ society to create a new future.22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLeading jazz man Christian McBride all about the bassWorld's leading jazz man Christian McBride on how to make it: "Don't be an a***hole".22 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentClassical review: Chamber Music NZChamber Music NZ join renowned US critic and stunning soloists on brave new venture.22 May 05:45 AM
EntertainmentBest bits of the Auckland Writers FestivalDionne Christian celebrates a fabulous gathering that shows us new ideas for old problems.20 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConductor making her mark in USOverture: Aotearoa launches with one of the first of three women conductors this season.20 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhen dreamers become schemersGreg Fleming looks at the lasting legacy of Film Noir.19 May 04:06 AM
EntertainmentArtists in residence: Where artists find their happy placeDionne Christian asks artists what 'place' means to them. Made with funding from NZ On Air18 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWriting styled on cutting edge career'I was kind of expecting it to be a lesson in how to be a good loser'.18 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook world's man of the moment hits townKarl Ove Knausgǻrd is a global literary phenomenon; now he's in Auckland.17 May 05:00 PM