EntertainmentFirth’s famous lake scene was never meant to be sexy, writer saysTelegraph: Andrew Davies says Mr Darcy was originally meant to swim naked in the lake.24 Sep 10:57 PM
World‘Immediately when I saw the dog’: How curator uncovered Rembrandt linkThe sketch by Adriaen van de Venne matches Rembrandt's painted dog closely.23 Sep 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Helping put food on plates': Art fundraiser returns in NapierLast year’s event raised $6000, funding a refrigerated container for food.22 Sep 03:18 AM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; Sir John Kirwan's sweet new business 11 Sep 12:26 AM
TravelHow to experience the Gold Coast like a true modern gentlemanFrom golf courses to facials, here’s a guide to a classy Gold Coast weekend.04 Sep 06:53 AM
WorldRecovered: Painting stolen by Nazis found after going missing againThe painting was originally stolen from a Dutch Jewish collector in World War II.04 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandInside Tauranga Art Gallery's two-year $9 million transformationThe Toi Tauranga Art Gallery will reopen in November, after a major redevelopment.03 Sep 07:30 AM
TravelWhat it's like visiting Portland in 2025The city has a mixed reputation, so what is it really like?02 Sep 06:42 AM
New Zealand'Something new': The beauty of Hawke's Bay's bridges, from the airRyan Jennings used drones to capture a different perspective of our roads and rivers.01 Sep 11:26 PM
WorldStolen WWII painting vanishes again from Nazi daughter's homePortrait of a Lady by Giuseppe Ghislandi was looted from a Jewish art collector in 1940.27 Aug 08:23 PM
WorldNazi-looted art discovered after 80 years thanks to real estate adThe Goudstikker family plans to reclaim the artwork.25 Aug 11:03 PM
New Zealand'We are just the right people': All-female leadership revives arts festivalJade Baker leads the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival with an all-female team.22 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Powerful work': Zena Elliott's art triumph at national awardsAward curator Nigel Borell describes it as 'full of tension, energy and polemic intent'.19 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldVienna museum tries to keep cool with coloursEach dot on the artwork represents a billion tonnes of CO2 emissions.15 Aug 03:17 AM
Travel48 hours in Seattle: How to make the most of your visitOnly have two days to spare? Make the most of every hour with this guide. 06 Aug 12:25 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
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 ZealandFamily ties as Joe Helmore art features in HB auctionArtist follows in his grandmother's footsteps to craft a piece for Bay wine auction.17 Jul 06:00 PM
Travel newsHere's what is new in travel this weekTourtoises, french celebrations, Gold Coast artists, new stays, and a crocheted wharenui.12 Jul 06:19 PM
LifestyleYour ultimate guide to Auckland's arts and culture this weekendBaby, it’s cold outside, but Auckland’s arts and culture calendar is heating up.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
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
New Zealand13 emerging designers shine: Resene awards spotlight student talentAwards backed by paint-maker Resene are proving a springboard for budding design careers.07 Jul 02:03 AM
WorldA world from above: View the best images from the Aerial Photography AwardsJoanna Steidle won top prize at the inaugural International Aerial Photography Award.05 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandGrandmother's smartphone photo wins top prize at Auckland festivalHer image featured angles, greens, and a motivational sign.24 Jun 12:46 AM
