EntertainmentConcertgoers develop taste for the cool sound of baroque musicNew Zealand concertgoers have developed a taste for the cool, yet vibrant, sound of baroque music delivered in the performing styles of its day.22 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionDavid Cameron: Shakespeare - all the world's his stageShakespeare will be celebrated in events around the globe in 2016, 400 years since his death, writes Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron.21 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentShakespeare in the Park celebrates 20th anniversaryAfter 20 years of running Shakespeare in the Park, there isn't a lot that surprises the event founders - and Shoreside Theatre stalwarts Carol and Allan Dumbleton.15 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThe many sides of Kate TempestWhen Kate Tempest fills in her occupation on the Customs form at airports, she has plenty of options to choose from.14 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldBook ban protest sealed with a kissYoung liberals have made a video of Israelis and Palestinians kissing each other in response to a book being banned.08 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentQuake caution closes MaidmentOne of Auckland's busiest theatres is closed indefinitely because it has been deemed an earthquake risk.07 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLuminaries author marries long-time partnerEleanor Catton married her long-time partner Steven Toussaint today.03 Jan 10:00 AM
TravelWellington: City comes alive as the arts come to townWellington's reputation as the capital of cool gets a boost next month.03 Jan 12:35 AM
EntertainmentBlack Hermione fine with JKJ.K. Rowling has said she "loves" the fact that Hermione Granger will be played by a black actress in the highly anticipated new Harry Potter play.22 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEdna O'Brien's remarkable legendEdna O'Brien's new novel is about how we can still be seduced by evil people. Francesca Wade meets her.18 Dec 10:00 PM
EntertainmentConcert review: Auckland Choral, Auckland Town HallUwe Grodd's introductions to Auckland Choral's annual Messiah are becoming as much of a tradition as the musical performances that follow them.16 Dec 06:13 AM
EntertainmentThe beating art of BrisbaneEli Orzessek visits Queensland's premier gallery and an enlightening - and often confronting - exhibition connecting the peoples of the Asia-Pacific region.11 Dec 09:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: Beatlebone, Kevin BarryAuthor Kevin Barry's latest novel Beatlebone delves into the mind of John Lennon as he seeks the solitude of a tiny Irish island that he bought for 1700 pounds in 1968.08 Dec 09:13 PM
EntertainmentAll over the world's a stageIn 2016, the world marks the 400th year anniversary of the death of playwright William Shakespeare.05 Dec 12:26 AM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Peter WellsIt sounds incredible now that it took so long, but it was well received and won the Best First Book award.02 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentClassic CD: Yuja Wang, Clare HammondYou'll thrill early on, when Wang's massive piano cadenza capitulates into one of the composer's most searing cris de coeur.28 Nov 12:36 AM
