OpinionFiction Addiction: Judging a book by its coversWhen I have a spare half hour to browse in my local independent bookshop, it's usually a combination of the cover and the title that tempts me to pick up something new.09 Jun 07:00 PM
EntertainmentLiam Finn live chat: Watch replayIf you missed the live chat with Liam Finn, watch it back here.08 Jun 11:30 PM
EntertainmentScott Kara's week of itScott Kara's picks of the week's TV, movies and music.08 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailMusic store trumpets 30 year milestoneAuckland's famed music store Real Groovy is celebrating its 30th birthday over the long weekend, after weathering financial troubles three years ago and the continued threat of digital downloads.05 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Introducing 'The Beauty of Humanity Movement'There seems to be a trend for long titles with meanings that remain obscure until you've read a decent chunk of the book.02 Jun 05:30 PM
Entertainment<i>Obituary:</i> Gil Scott-HeronNew Zealand hip-hop soul artist Ladi6 remembers a revolutionary.01 Jun 03:17 AM
EntertainmentConcert Review: The Cure, Sydney Opera HouseThe Cure played their first show in the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday night as the centre-piece of Vivid Live31 May 08:45 PM
EntertainmentArctic Monkeys: Suck It And See, live streamnzherald.co.nz is streaming the new Arctic Monkeys album, <i>Suck It and See</i>, now...30 May 02:00 AM
EntertainmentFamily Cactus: Weather the stormThe loss of a close friend has helped inspire the sophomore set of Wellington's Family Cactus, writes Jacqueline Smith.27 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentWeek four: Download new NZ music for freeTo help celebrate NZ Music Month, <i>TimeOut</i> and nzherald.co.nz, in conjunction with Frequency Media Group, are giving away a free download EP every Thursday in May.25 May 07:00 PM
PhotosRockquest in Wanganui<p>Rock, glam and action were strutted out onto the Royal Wanganui Opera House stage on Saturday for the 23rd Smokefree- rockquest regional finals. Sixteen secondary school bands as far flung as Taumarunui to Dannevirke took the stage during the day. Also there was Chronicle chief photographer <strong>TRACEY GRANT</strong>.</p> <p> </p>22 May 06:59 AM
EntertainmentRhian Sheehan: Sounds of silenceThough Rhian Sheehan's music may lull you to sleep, his live show will be nothing short of eye-opening, writes Scott Kara.20 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Nightchoir perform KingThe final song from Nightchoir's Sundae Session. Recorded at York Street StudiosWatch20 May 12:20 AM
EntertainmentSmash Palace: The little movie that didThirty years ago this month, <i>Smash Palace</i> screened at the Cannes Film Festival. The first local feature to be sold in the US, it made Bruno Lawrence an almost-movie star and gave director, Roger Donaldson, a shot at Hollywood.19 May 05:30 PM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Nightchoir perform R N R StarRecorded live at York Street Studios, Nightchoir perform <i>R N R Star</i>, the fifth of six songs performed for the Sundae Sessions. Watch19 May 01:42 AM
EntertainmentWeek three: Download new NZ music for freeTo help celebrate NZ Music Month, <i>TimeOut</i> and nzherald.co.nz, in conjunction with Frequency Media Group, are giving away a free download EP every Thursday in May. 18 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Nightchoir perform Waters Rain Down Recorded live at York Street Studios, Nightchoir perform Waters Rain Down, the fourth of six songs performed for the Sundae Sessions. Watch18 May 12:09 PM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Nightchoir perform Glass TigerRecorded live at York Street Studios, Nightchoir perform <i>Glass Tiger</i>, their third of six songs performed for the Sundae Sessions. Watch18 May 01:31 AM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Nightchoir perform Come AwayRecorded live at York Street Studios, Nightchoir perform their second of six songs performed for the Sundae Sessions. Watch17 May 09:33 PM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Nightchoir perform 24 Hours A NightRecorded live at York Street Studios, Nightchoir with <i>24 Hours A Night</i>, the first of six songs performed for the Sundae Sessions.Watch17 May 10:49 AM
EntertainmentGreat Escape 2011: Do or dieDie!Die!Die!'s Andrew Wilson reflects on his band's experience of the Great Escape festival in the U.K.16 May 10:30 PM
EntertainmentSundae Roast: Stick a fork in itHugh Sundae blogs on season two of Masterchef New Zealand15 May 09:25 AM
EntertainmentGrand Rapids for first Sundae SessionIt's New Zealand Music Month, what better time to launch our latest commitment to local music.13 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Grand Rapids perform I Keep Dreaming Of YouRecorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform <i>I Keep Dreaming Of You</i>. Watch11 May 11:55 PM
EntertainmentSundae Sessions: Grand Rapids perform Never Be Without You<p>Recorded and filmed for nzherald.co.nz at York Street Studios, Grand Rapids perform <i>Never Be Without You</i>.</p> Watch10 May 08:30 PM
EntertainmentSundae Roast: Nice one StuI often wonder how long a week is in <i>Masterchef</i> time. Surely they can't have one day shooting the weekly challenge, one day shooting <i>Masterclass</i>, and then five days off?08 May 09:30 AM
EntertainmentDownload new Kiwi music for freeTo help celebrate NZ Music Month, <i>TimeOut</i> and nzherald.co.nz, in conjunction with Frequency Media Group, are giving away a free download EP every Thursday in May.04 May 07:00 PM
EntertainmentAndrew Keoghan: A space for music Scott Kara talks to singer songwriter Andrew Keoghan about the evolution of his debut album.04 May 07:00 PM
BusinessCinemas at war with studios over home screeningsBritish cinema chains could refuse to show major films in a showdown with two leading studios over home viewing.03 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentComedy Review: The Big Show, Comedy Chamber, Town HallA boozy Saturday night crowd wants easy gags. Thankfully Gordon Southern, the host of <i>The Big Show</i> - one of the more glamorous daily events at the festival - was full of them.02 May 05:30 PM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Virtual cake, real conversationPersonal time is too precious to waste on rotten reads. That's why our new book club, Fiction Addiction, will only be road-testing the most promising new novels.02 May 01:00 AM
