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Large dinosaur leads the way for new sculpture park
A metres-high balloon dinosaur and a kinetic sculpture will kick off the new trail.
Owls and bats feature in adults-only arboretum overnighter
People can now stay overnight at the Waitakaruru Arboretum near Tauwhare.
Dame Anne Salmond dedicates book to educator and te reo Māori lecturer Merimeri Penfold
Dame Anne Salmond takes readers on a journey through time.
Disgraced arts patron James Wallace to leave jail today - what he can and can't do on parole
The millionaire sex offender must abide by certain rules.
Photographer on elevating migrant voices in NZ’s fine arts
Abhi Chinniah reveals challenges as she makes strides in Aotearoa’s fine arts scene.
Cosmetics to art: Ex-Helena Rubenstein building new gallery
Existing Gow Langsford gallery will be retained, new buy is expansion of business.
Why heritage champion Paul Baragwanath is praying for a Christmas miracle
"When it all looked hopeless so many times, something would come through."
A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.
Wildlife photos to raise funds for elephant sanctuary in Africa
Orphaned elephants supported by photo sale.
Skate ramps to get an artistic makeover to deter taggers
The skatepark has quickly become a well-loved asset in the community.
What the art sector thinks of CNZ's funding changes
Here’s what the funding restructure means to artists and sector leaders.
Crowds flock for annual tattoo festival
Organiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.
When worlds collide — The Art of Black Grace
Art of Black Grace 2/5 brings together the worlds of dance, painting and music.
Mystery of the mural: Mayor fumes after library artwork sold at auction for $97,000
Council called in lawyer to try to stop the sale of an artwork that disappeared for years.
Pop culture void: Kiwi musicians and artists being left in the dark
Artists are increasingly having to battle to have their stories told.
'A denier': James Wallace barred from inviting guests to home
A psychologist said the philanthropist was a low risk of sexual reoffending.
Has Banksy's real name finally been revealed?
Controversial artist Banksy's true identity has always been a mystery.
What’s with the Hastings sheep? Artworks explained in new guide
How do you build a giant steel cherry blossom? And what’s with those sheep?
Victims react to news millionaire sex offender James Wallace to be freed from prison
The philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood earlier this year.
TV adverts highlight growing up in Aotearoa
Māori play features whānau, aroha and the world of advertising.
Property Insider: Waiwera tower went with whimper; wholesale fund repayments looming
Demolition more of a labour of love, slowly unpicking the structure from the top down.
Rangimoana Taylor receives highest honour in Te Waka Toi Awards
Actor and storyteller from Ngāti Porou and Te Whānau ā Apanui recognised.
Castlecliff community showcased with repainted basketball court
'I was here about a year ago and look at the difference from now till then.'
Auckland like you've never seen it: Giant artwork's forest canopy to enfold city view
"Important to me that the artwork operated on a macro and micro scale." - Sara Hughes.
Meet the 99-year-old blinging up unwanted high heels
The vicar took two heels home, and her doctor suggested selling others, nonagenarian says.
Made precinct tenant on a mission to preserve traditional craft forms
Esther Gathambo has been selling online since 2020 but now opened a physical store.
'My music is a reflection of who I am': Jackson Owens releases new single
Tūrangi singing star lays down the tracks of his soulful music.
Bill Milbank remembered for his brilliant eye as former Sarjeant Gallery director
"Rest in peace, dear Bill. You’ll always be with us."
Artists from NZ, Japan add splash of colour to the city
Boon Street artists have created seven new murals.
Sports ace turns artist after serious road accident
Sam Livingstone discovered a new passion after an accident left him a quadriplegic.
Northland artists represented at country’s biggest outdoor art event
The show at Fort Takapuna raises funds for Women's Refuge.
NZ’s biggest sculpture show returns
NZ Sculpture OnShore, the country’s largest outdoor art event and the biggest fundraising event for Women’s Refuge NZ. Video / Aja Lethaby
Picture this: An encounter with one of our greatest Kiwis - 'I want to be better'
Sir Grahame Sydney's 'splendid isolation' - and his theory on why tourists love NZ.