New ZealandNZ culture 'hostile to women' - writerAn expatriate Kiwi writer who has lived in half a dozen countries says New Zealand culture is uniquely hostile towards women. Katherine 16 Sep 04:10 AM
EntertainmentReviews: Crime FictionGreg Fleming rounds up the latest in crime fiction.13 Sep 02:51 AM
EntertainmentReview: Gruesome Playground Injuries, Lot 23Gruesome Playground Injuries is a slightly perplexing, but absorbing play.11 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy musical theatre fans are in for a treat next yearTickets go on sale on Friday for Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and West Side Story, two of the world's most popular musicals.11 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart finds chamber choir Viva Voce reaching for the starsViva Voce is possibly the country's liveliest chamber choir; next weekend, its<i>Heavenly Bodies</i> concert is inspired by The Bard's image of the orbs of heaven.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews Victor Herbert, Cello ConcertosVictor Herbert is mostly remembered for his operettas, now a new collection of his orchestral music reminds us this man had a very different life before he succumbed to the lure of Broadway.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAt the Galleries: TJ McNamara reviews the latest art gallery showsTJ McNamara's weekly round-up of the latest art gallery shows.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTeddy Tahu Rhodes leads "killer cast" in Sweeney ToddTeddy Tahu Rhodes is one of our most successful opera singers; now he's coming home to play the lead in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHamilton now home to world-class opera courseThe University of Waikato, home to the Conservatorium of Music, has added a unique new course - the only one of its kind in the country training New Zealand opera stars of the future.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAct of chaos inspires actor Rob Mokaraka's one-man showActor Rob Mokaraka's one-person play, which tells the story of his depression-driven police standoff, to open in Auckland.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Entertainment'Enigmatic' work lands top awardAll eyes may have been on the full frontal nude depiction of Andrew Little, but painter André Hemer was the big winner at the Wallace Art Awards this week.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandArtist explains nude Little portraitWhanganui artist Mark Rayner says he is pleased to learn that opposition leader Andrew Little is amused by the artist's naked impression 05 Sep 09:55 PM
KahuTributes flow to save AniwaniwaProponents of eminent Maori architect John Scott have made a last-ditch effort to save one of his revered works on the shores of Lake 05 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA life of love and artTim and Sherrah Francis amassed the greatest names in New Zealand art for more than 50 years. Kim Knight talks to their son about the sale of his parents' unique collection.02 Sep 08:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ Symphony Orchestra gets foxyWhen it comes to Kiwi Big Band jazz, Rodger Fox is the man who set the template; now he's touring the country with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.02 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThis much I know: James WilsonAs I child, I remember having terrible stage fright. I was terrified of drama class and anything that required me to speak in front 02 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentA brief encounter with costume designer Elizabeth WhitingA few words with Elizabeth Whiting, lawyer-turned-costume designer.02 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentCultures collide at photography festivalWork by contemporary Maori and Pacific photographers travels across the ocean to join 10,000 images from all over the world at the Pingyao International Photography Festival.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEscaping the world of advertisingThey're the ideas men behind some of our most iconic advertising campaigns and images, working in an industry regarded as one of the 02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart reviews the latest classical cdsYou're not too likely to encounter the music of Auber in today's opera houses and concert halls. Well, not in this country, although 02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWhere the art force is atWorks selected for the Walters Prize, now on show at Auckland Art Gallery and to be announced later this month, are three video works and a billboard display representing each artist's body of work.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCreatives find time to produce and exhibit their artEvery job has its challenges and there's many an adman (and, increasingly, woman) looking to escape; now 10 creatives are showing off what they do when they spring free.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShakespeare homage clever, ridiculous and enjoyableThis surprising show - by new writer/director Ash Jones - is bonkers in the most wonderful way.01 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentQ Theatre marks birthday milestoneHistory is written large at five year old Q Theatre.01 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentGiselle: 'Simply superb in every way'It is easy to see why the Royal NZ Ballet's signature work <i>Giselle</i> has earned popular and critical acclaim at home in New Zealand and around the world: it is simply superb in every way.01 Sep 02:53 AM
EntertainmentFilm-maker Vincent Ward's latest artwork is bearing fruitHis Map of the Human Heart took him to the Arctic Circle. His New Zealand films In Spring One Plants Alone, Vigil, The Navigator30 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHospital drama gets historic treatmentGeoff Allen's snippets-of-life drama is prettily presented by director Amanda Rees and holds attention with some lovely moving moments29 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaudits mount for circus pioneersWhen the internationally-renowned Cirque du Soleil blows into town, there's a group of local circus performers they're keen to see. Based 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentIn the beat of the BardTwelve weeks, two season extensions, 128 mostly sold-out performances attended by 100,000 (including 20,000 school students) and 10 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBuonissimi flautistsLuca Manghi is in rehearsal week for tonight's Flautissimo concert, one of the regular chamber music evenings sponsored by Auckland's 26 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: APO Bach CollageDuring the past few years, Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has presented annual Choral Masterpieces evenings, focusing on one particular 25 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentReview: The Absurdity of Humanity, NZ Dance CompanyThe New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) opened its premiere season with a double-bill programme consisting of two strikingly different 24 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAustralia beckons NZ ballet dancerAlready enjoying success as one of three dancers in the leading role of Albrecht in Giselle, there's further kudos for Royal New Zealand 23 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentOutside the normJohn Reynolds is tackling one of the big mysteries of New Zealand art. What happened when Colin McCahon disappeared from the Sydney 22 Aug 02:12 AM
