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The iconic artist's work was unknowingly demolished in the small UK county.
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Has the Christchurch rebuild meant the city's now embraced its rich Māori heritage?
Big crowds for Open Studios first weekend
A record number of people have flocked to Artists Open Studios in Whanganui.
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Red, White and Brass: A film everyone can enjoy
"After all the waiting, we are finally getting it out. It was a massive journey.”
Journalist deletes video after learning story behind Hotel’s terrifying ‘razor room’
The accidental snooping revealed a ‘disturbing’ discovery.
Storybook helps author through her journey of grief
Her book is a shining light for people going through grief.
Lindauer portrait of Ngāti Kahungunu chief could set a new auction record
Czech artist painted the oil on canvas piece in 1883, 3 years before chief's death.
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Artists Open Studios back bigger than ever
More than 90 studios and around 160 artists were taking part this year.
International artists team up with Kiwi artists for biggest art auction
Each CollaboratioNZ event ends with a no reserve auction of all the artwork.
Artists from across the globe descend on Whangārei Heads for CollaboratioNZ
The works they are creating go up for auction on Saturday.
First Nations theatre company brings indigenous stories to Aotearoa’s stage
Bangarra Dance will appear in Aotearoa this week with its latest show
System 'broken': The massive gap in New Zealand's arts funding
Artists and creators still battle to get their ideas funded in New Zealand.
Carvers unveil magnificent new Taupō artwork: ‘The endless hours must be respected’
Carvings by local artists Delani Brown and Kingi Pitiroi have been unveiled in Taupō.
Artist, husband split after 20 years' marriage. They're in court fighting over rights to her work
Sirpa Alalaakkola's art is her 'identity and soul' - but her ex-husband wants rights.
Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery
Hariata Ropata-Tangahoe artworks to feature in national portrait gallery.
The flowers of war: Meet the Ukraine blacksmith turning guns and ammo into art
Viktor Mikhalev is transforming weapons from the frontline into poignant symbols.
Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing
News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.
‘Life’s Little Dramas’: Hawke’s Bay artist’s unintentional flooding exhibition opens
David Guerin lost years' worth of work when floods hit his home.
Retired man gets crafty with his newest creation
A miniature waka carving is Peter Puketapu's latest creation.
The Drawing Board: Tūrama, a whare that embeds whakapapa into the building
Tūrama is a whare that embeds whakapapa into the building
Whangārei’s ArtBeat interactive arts festival draws crowds
Sun, art, entertainment were the order of day at Whangārei’s ArtBeat.
NZ's greatest living artist on his legacy, inspiration - and saying no to Elton John
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Auckland Council’s proposed budget a ‘step backwards’ for the city says tourism association
Consequences will be felt throughout the country, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO.
Te Matatini: Super-koro's lifelong love affair with kapa haka
"Be proud, think of your family, and think of the things that make you feel good."
Local artist's work revealed at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club
Stunning artwork unveiled at Waikanae Beach Tennis Club.
Arapata Ashton: My main goal, in all the artworks that I make, is that people enjoy
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Te Whare Rūnanga’s ‘universal nature’ explored in award-winning essay
Sir Āpirana Ngata’s role in construction of meeting house influenced Māori architecture
Kaikohe artist hopes his award will inspire able and disabled
Disabled Kaikohe artist hopes his win inspires others.
Monster movie Taniwha to be pitched in Berlin
Producer Libby Hakaraia selected for prestigious programme.