WorldUnesco recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's cityKamal ud-Din Behzad left his mark on Herat, and his art has now been recognised by Unesco.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAt the ‘Museum of Personal Failure’ people share their defeatsThe collection takes the shame out of defeat and turns it into a shared experience.04 Feb 04:00 PM
World‘No, I definitely do not look like an angel’: PM responds to cherub likeness rowCulture officials and church leaders now face a formal inquiry over the fresco.04 Feb 05:49 AM
New ZealandHelena Bay slip still moving as isolated communities face months of disruption29 Jan 06:37 PM
LifestyleFrom regatta to rock icons: Where to make the most of the long weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor/carver reveals his latest cultural designThompson Hokianga carved MBIE’s new pare and whakawae for its Ahuriri base.22 Jan 10:46 PM
WorldNew footage shows eight-minute smash and grab of French crown jewelsLouvre employees were seen in the gallery, but did not intervene.20 Jan 02:08 AM
TravelJapan’s quiet coastal gem where you can escape the tourist crowdsThe Hiroshima A-Bomb Dome stands alone as the city’s preserved blast ruin.19 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter an earthquake, preserving a slow craft in a fast worldNew York Times: Wajima holds a singular place in lacquer traditional artwork.18 Jan 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRose Herda shares her favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.17 Jan 03:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Adam is both genders': The NZ expert who says we have the Sistine Chapel all wrongThe controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.16 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe real story behind Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoesVatican expert Christopher Longhurst goes behind the scenes of a new exhibition in Wellington. Video / SuppliedWatch16 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldHercules shrine filled with bronze statues discovered in RomeArchaeologists also revealed third century BC tombs with sarcophagi and urns.15 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldFrench museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcryShould foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals?13 Jan 04:07 AM
WorldJapanese ‘cat carver’ captures every detail of his subjectsTokyo artist Makoto Nishi has spent three decades hand-carving lifelike cats.08 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldLeonardo da Vinci DNA discovery could uncover lost paintingsTelegraph: Scientists matched DNA on a cousin’s letters to a sketch called Holy Child.07 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldFeuding physicists and the bitter battle over painted swirlsDebate over whether 'The Starry Night' depicts turbulence, a complex physical phenomenon.28 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Snails, dinosaurs and weirdness – my review of 2025OPINION: A look at the odd, fun and joyful moments that made us proud to be Kiwi in 2025. 27 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKate Winslet: My first intimate experiences were with womenShe was 17 when she filmed Heavenly Creatures in New Zealand in 1994.26 Dec 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA pottery master prospers in Japan by embracing a troubled historyNYT: Kazuteru Osako’s kiln is in the village where his Korean ancestors were settled.23 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldUK street artist Banksy unveils latest mural in LondonThe artist posted an image of the work on his Instagram account.22 Dec 10:25 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this summer: Ed Sheeran, ASB Classic, and moreFrom beachside festivals to big city spectacles, here’s how to fill your summer calendar.19 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandPolice seek stolen valuable artwork 'Infinite Sea' taken from Piha homeThe stolen piece is described as round and made of glass, a mirror, LED lighting and PVC.18 Dec 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Closest you'll ever get': Inside NZ's blockbuster Banksy exhibitionVisitors can see iconic pieces including 'Girl with Balloon' and 'Flower Thrower'.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland'A fitting choice': Why Zara Stanhope will lead Auckland Art GalleryShe becomes the fourth Australian-born director of the gallery in a row.16 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHastings council CEO appoints PI to examine complaint about councillorSteve Gibson was the top-polling councillor in this year's local body elections.15 Dec 09:37 PM
