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
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
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
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
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
EntertainmentConductor making her mark in USOverture: Aotearoa launches with one of the first of three women conductors this season.20 May 05:00 PM
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
EntertainmentWhen dreamers become schemersGreg Fleming looks at the lasting legacy of Film Noir.19 May 04:06 AM
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
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
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
EntertainmentThis weekend we want to go to ...It's nearly the weekend - here's ideas on how to spend it from TimeOut and Arts writers.16 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCritic's love hate relationship with classical musicWhy top music critic Alex Ross, in town for the writers festival, hates classical music.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGiant cinema will leave you moonstruckGet ready to unleash your inner werewolf and see the moon on screen as never before.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSix must-see shows at Writers FestivalAuckland Writers Festival brings words - in all their forms - alive on stage.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentOnline writers help turn on poetry tapThe importance to aspiring young poets of Auckland Writers Fest guest poet Lang Leav.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentConfrontational NZ novel best of the yearAnd then there were four - New Zealand's best books of 2017 announced.15 May 09:00 AM
EntertainmentHenare coming home for AladdinTwo years after joining Aladdin, NZ actor George Henare is still awestruck by its scale.15 May 08:00 AM
Entertainment'There's always secrets and silences': Author Diana Wichtel on her family historyDiana Wichtel, author of Driving to Treblinka, is a finalist in the Ockham NZ Book Awards.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJoy Cowley receives NZ's highest honourCelebrated children's author Joy Cowley made a member of The Order of New Zealand.13 May 11:00 PM
