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Colin McCahon painting mystery: How a $225 auction 'sleeper' sold for $31,000
Did someone just get the art bargain of the century? Experts are unsure.

Du Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?
PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.

‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her ex
Court rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.

Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment
BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.

‘It’s a match!’: Long-lost Brueghel painting identified in Dutch museum
Journalists from arts magazine Vind spotted the painting at an exhibition last year.

Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.

How artradie is connecting Kiwis with New Zealand artists
Mei Hill talks to Tom Raynel about artradie and its marketplace, created by artists.

Property developer, philanthropist James Kirkpatrick dies aged 94
Business he founded owns wide range of commercial, industrial and warehouse properties.

Missing McCahons, Webb's auction refunds and what happened to James Wallace’s art?
ICYMI: Five exclusive 2024 Herald Premium Lifestyle arts interviews and investigations.

Five huia feathers are set to fly high off the auction block
Following the record $46k single huia feather sale, five more are for grabs.

Saving Colin McCahon: Up to $1.5m needed to fix failing database and find lost paintings
Exclusive: Grandsons reveal grand plan to preserve and expand Colin McCahon's legacy.

Banksy in Welly: NZ fans of legendary street artist get chance to own an original piece
The Art of Banksy exhibition will run for seven weeks from Nov 28 and tickets are on sale.

'It’s a bit naughty': Mural artist’s confession
He's been a driller and a logger - but Nathan James is really a painter.

Webb’s to refund art photography auction purchases after 'misunderstanding'
'We sold reproductions on behalf of vendors without always understanding their provenance'

How wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economy
The economy might be tough but uber-wealthy Kiwis are still spending eye-watering amounts.

An old sugar factory is providing the art sweetener in Taiwan
Tongan artist Tui Gillies is showing off her skills in a month-long residency.

New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer
'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.

Roger Peters talks Shakespeare
Stratford Shakespeare scholar Roger Peters discusses the bust he created. Video / Alyssa Smith

Make winter great again with a mini-break to Wellington
Make the most of your mid-year trip to the capital.

Exports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?
Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.

Artist who mixes tradition with innovation on show at art fair
Pāpāmoa's Kereama Taepa's art is making its mark.