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In a galaxy not so far far away
The night sky plays a starring role in United Nations World Space Week, writes Sarah Ell.
T.J. McNamara: Contemplative and full of subtlety
Anticipation of Art Week coming up from October 10 is stimulated by the varieties of style and tone of exhibitions already on the scene.
The keeper of Kaipara Harbour
From Pahi to Shelly Beach, cruising by boat was a perfect family day-trip, writes Sarah Ell.
Four of the best things to do in South Kaipara
You can't head up this way without taking a detour all the way west to Muriwai, or Maori Bay or Shelly Beach off South Head.
Bay of Islands: On top of the world
Going walkabout is a great way to experience the winterless north, says Donna McIntyre.
Manifesto 2083: Inspired by a killer
The play Manifesto 2083 examines the narcissistic world of a Norwegian mass killer.
Theatre review: Tosca, Aotea Centre
New Zealand Opera's Tosca is more than extraordinarily gripping theatre, marking the huge advances made since the company last presented the opera in 2003.
Highlights of the Heritage Festival
Why stay home in the holidays? Catherine Smith checks out the Heritage Festival's highlights.
A place where a kid's imagination can run wild
Where else can kids race virtual waka and programme their own computer games? Debbie Griffiths checks out The Mind Lab by Unitec ... where imaginations run wild.
T.J. McNamara: Rewarding dig into the past
The spacious galleries at Northart are filled with paintings by the late Alan Gilderdale which give a telling insight into the stages of expression of his fine talents.
Spring brings festival season
Nothing says spring like the blooming of the kowhai or the opening of scallop season, says Sarah Ell.