ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra dazzles at Auckland Arts Festival concertsREVIEW: The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra drew packed Town Hall audiences on both nights.22 Mar 05:00 PM
SportFrom the bowling green to canvas: NZ bowls champion on her unusual talentMandy Boyd has carved out a life that balances elite sport with fine art.22 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumCrimeExclusive: Who is Pork? Decade-long transtasman graffiti mystery solvedHis tags dominated NZ and Australia skylines, but he stayed in the shadows. Not anymore.21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandShe took up painting late in life - now she's got her first solo exhibition at age 7320 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall business: Creative ceramics studio rides post-Covid boom in hands-on experiences15 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandWho is responsible for maintenance of this neglected $70k sculpture?The 2011 work honours local voyaging traditions with its red, reed-like moving rods.11 Mar 04:00 AM
World'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scornIt is the third Trump-Epstein installation on Washington’s National Mall.10 Mar 10:56 PM
WorldItaly buys rare Caravaggio portrait for $58.7mMonsignor Maffeo Barberini was elected to the papacy in 1623.10 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleThings to do in Auckland this weekend: Our top arts and events picksEvents range from free Samoan fire dancing to luxe Lexus Urban Polo in Parnell.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Use words, not guns': Topp Twins' Ponsonby mural honours Jools' cancer fightThe sisters collaborated with graffiti artist Otis Frizzell to share a powerful message.04 Mar 09:10 PM
WorldMichelangelo's works hidden in 'secret room', researcher saysArchival documents reveal a plot to squirrel away his works, Valentina Salerno says.04 Mar 06:40 PM
WorldThe reason British man got Punch the monkey tattooed on his chestHe said he was inspired by Punch's ability to 'keep on, even when the chips are down'.04 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Guilt is a prison': Charlotte Grimshaw on the family dynamic behind her new novelHow The Black Monk grew from family guilt and grief.02 Mar 07:00 AM
EntertainmentThe last Splore, the end of a cultural chapterThe final Splore at Tāpapakanga Park drew about 8000 festival-goers.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWarsaw city break guide: Best things to do, where to stay, how to get aroundWorld-class museums like POLIN and the Uprising Museum anchor any weekend stay.24 Feb 11:30 PM
WorldLouvre boss quits after $167.5m crown jewels heist, security failuresLaurence des Cars quit after months of pressure over a $167.5m jewel heist.24 Feb 08:48 PM
New ZealandFrom fulltime builder to artist: Transforming an old highway petrol stop into a gallery'It has been a bit of a leap of faith, but art is my passion.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFans discover Russell Crowe's secret social media account for his niche hobbyThe Wellington-born actor uses the handle “igp366″ instead of his real name.24 Feb 04:21 AM
WorldArtist creates 'Latin American Mona Lisa' with plastic bottle capsOscar Olivares’ latest mural is 13m high and uses more than 100,000 caps in San Salvador.22 Feb 04:00 PM
TravelNick Cave launched NZ’s arts festival in Wellington and we’re still buzzingAotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts in Wellington runs from February 24 – March 15.21 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it backAn inquiry found three council checks on the old desk missed the confidential files.20 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandTime Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story beganA global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.17 Feb 11:00 PM
WorldWhat 42 massive and decaying presidential heads say about AmericaThey were the centrepieces of a park that went bankrupt. They now live in a muddy field.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statueThis year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.15 Feb 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: From Norfolk to Māpua with art hub Ilka BoutiqueAbbey Stirling talks about her small art and homeware business at the top of the south.15 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAnito at Q Theatre: A queer mythic pageant of spirits, sound and spectacleAnito brings Filipino animist myths to life through dance, puppetry and sound.12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen ballerina left home at 14 to chase global stage dreamShe faces summer school costs of $16,000 to $20,000 for fees, flights and board.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUltraviolet candyfloss and quail hearts: The NZ show taking food TV to extremesThe Queenstown-filmed series pits 10 top local chefs in a no-rules food art arena.07 Feb 08:00 PM
