WorldGold worth $1.18m stolen in Paris museum heistA July cyber attack disabled the museum's alarm and surveillance systems.17 Sep 08:30 PM
PremiumPropertyPwC victory: Property sales cut Du Val debts from $306m to $267mRepayments have been made from the proceeds of selling properties – a victory for PwC.16 Sep 04:36 AM
WorldLost 400-year-old Rubens found in Paris mansionThe 1613 artwork was uncovered in a Paris mansion last September.11 Sep 12:56 AM
New Zealand'We are just the right people': All-female leadership revives arts festival22 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandSleep like a Queen: Bedroom suite made for Elizabeth II to go up for auction21 Aug 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA rare copy of ‘The Hobbit’ is found on an unassuming shelfOnly about 1500 first editions were printed in September 1937, making them rare.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsRoyal art collection receives $6.7m insurance payout after Paris heistThieves stole two royal snuff boxes from a Paris museum last year.01 Aug 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why New Zealand urgently needs a cultural gifting programmeA Cultural Gifting Programme would aid public collections and support artists' careers.31 Jul 08:00 PM
WorldArtists, scientists breathe life into prehistoric womanThe bust was created at Ghent University, combining science and art.31 Jul 02:21 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson's crystal sock auctioned in NimesThe sock was worn during his 1997 HIStory World Tour in France.30 Jul 10:18 PM
EntertainmentGeorge Lucas makes first Comic-Con appearance, previews new museumGeorge Lucas previewed the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, expected to open in 2026.28 Jul 12:54 AM
World'Confused the fruit': Visitor bites into $10.4m banana artworkThe artwork, called 'Comedian', was by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.18 Jul 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘Fire sale’: World-renowned artist’s work to be sold against his will Yaacov Agam is alleged to owe $6.8 million to a NZ-based printing company. 11 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleWhy this Birkin bag became a $16.6m fashion iconThe first Birkin bag has sold to a Japanese buyer at a Paris auction.10 Jul 08:53 PM
WorldDutch art sleuth recovers stolen trove of Unesco-listed documentsThe documents provide insights into the Dutch East India Company's operations.09 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldBayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in 900 yearsThe Bayeux Tapestry is set to return to England for the first time in 900 years.09 Jul 12:29 AM
EntertainmentVeteran actor David Killick dies aged 87The British actor died peacefully aged 87 at St John’s Hospice in North London.07 Jul 09:40 PM
LifestyleHow a law graduate's art purchase could deliver $1m to Auckland GalleryAustralian philanthropist donates McCahon, Binney and Killeen art to fundraising auction. 26 Jun 02:00 AM
LifestyleFrank: Stories from the South – A Museum in a HouseBruce Mahalski: Animal skulls, flesh-eating beetles and good, honest pessimism.12 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand$95,000 sculpture stolen from Christchurch centre, locals devastatedThe sculpture, named Flight, by Llew Summers, depicts a large bird and weighs 2.2 tonnes.06 Jun 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$151k for a bed - but it's not for sleeping on'It is a very rare piece, not only for New Zealand, but also internationally.'02 Jun 05:00 PM
Travel The world’s best hotels for book loversLive out your literary dreams in these picture book locations. 22 May 07:00 AM
TravelA guide to Berlin's best museums Berlin’s many museums cover topics guaranteed to interest every kind of traveller.20 May 06:00 AM
RoyalsNew Coronation portraits of King and Queen unveiled at galleryPeter Kuhfeld painted the King, and Paul S Benney painted the Queen.06 May 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleColin 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.06 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDu Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.01 Apr 09:58 PM
New Zealand‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her exCourt rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.23 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLink to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopmentBJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.07 Mar 12:52 AM
