PremiumPremiumWorldStunning 12,000-year-old rock art emerges in Saudi ArabiaNY Times: Faded art can be seen when sun's light strikes it 'at just the right moment'.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarewell, 'Mr Magic': The engineer-turned-artist who painted through the painMike Maynard spent over 20 years helping people heal through art, even after his stroke. 01 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldPicasso sculpture park to open in Paris in 2030 with free entryThe garden will display 12 bronze sculptures by Pablo Picasso.29 Sep 12:33 AM
EntertainmentAI star Tilly Norwood sparks Hollywood debateCreator Eline Van Der Velden revealed plans at the Zurich Film Festival.28 Sep 11:52 PM
New ZealandArtist 'shocked' after award-winning sculpture defaced and dumpedA vandal has given the once 'gorgeous' carved sculpture a 'ghastly' makeover.28 Sep 06:11 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Teen violinist Chloe Chua stuns Auckland Town Hall with Philharmonia debutConductor Shiyeon Sung led with precision through symphonic surges and wit.28 Sep 06:08 PM
New ZealandCanvas clash! Kids face off in a battle of the brushesKid artists are racing against the clock to speedpaint amazing works of art in only 20 minutes! Reporter Nardos brings us all the action from We The Young’s A Taste Of Art Battle.Watch28 Sep 04:00 PM
Kahu‘Extraordinary act of cultural generosity’: Century-old Māori carving gifted to UKThe pou was begun in 1910 by Māori carver Tene Waitere and finished by his descendant.26 Sep 08:30 AM
New ZealandPublic backs dragon as search begins for new siteThe 1.2m-tall dragon is built entirely from scrap-metal vehicle parts.26 Sep 03:15 AM
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
New ZealandPlaNet Pasifika gets a makeover thanks to these tamarikiReporter Hatesa is at Te Papa, where kids from Naenae Primary are gathering to celebrate the incredible art they’ve created honoring their culture in the PlaNet Pasifika exhibit.Watch24 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Eric Murray's renovation success; former TV journo moves to real estate; NZ designer's royal connectionPlus a hospo power couple on a family rivalry and their new St Heliers hotspot.24 Sep 05:00 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
New Zealand'The biggest street party': Nuit Blanche returns to Napier in OctoberLast year’s festival drew 15,000 people into Napier’s city centre.22 Sep 01:46 AM
TravelA city alight: Fireworks, fighter jets and bold art launch Brisbane festivalBrisbane Festival spans 23 days with more than 100 events across 40 venues.20 Sep 10:00 PM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: What’s new from WOW to WILDFive activities that will pack your weekend.20 Sep 05:48 PM
WorldButterfly thief’s deception still haunts scientists 80 years onColin Wyatt stole nearly 3000 butterflies from Australian museums in 1946.18 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldAncient gold bracelet vanishes from Egyptian Museum labBorder posts and airports across Egypt have been alerted to the case.17 Sep 09:44 PM
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
KahuPāpāmoa Primary celebrates Te Wiki o Te Reo MāoriLand artist Kenrick Smith painted the logo using only chalk, water and grass.17 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPwC 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
New ZealandIHC winning images capture New Zealand nature for Foto Fest exhibitionNature photography to be displayed at Hastings Foto Fest. 15 Sep 04:45 AM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Celebrate culture, cuisine and cycling across New ZealandSpring brings festivals, food, art and wine experiences.13 Sep 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrozen in time: 'A little jewel' - Why Dunedin's historic home Olveston is so specialJane Ussher has photographed Dunedin's Olveston, its contents and gardens for a new book. 12 Sep 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGaylene Preston doco on artist Robin White explores the horror of nuclear war'To me, it represents the extremes to which human beings can go on the dark side.'12 Sep 05:19 PM
WorldGaza antiquities rescued ahead of Israeli strikeFrance, Unesco, and church leaders intervened to secure time for the evacuation.12 Sep 02:21 AM
New ZealandDragon slayers: Two-tonne public art sculpture forced off street corner'If you ask for permission, it takes years. Better to ask for forgiveness' - art gifter.11 Sep 08:53 PM
WorldLost 400-year-old Rubens found in Paris mansionThe 1613 artwork was uncovered in a Paris mansion last September.11 Sep 12:56 AM
WorldBanksy mural at London court faces removal after crowds gather to see itCrowds queued to glimpse the mural after the artist confirmed it on Instagram.09 Sep 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFinding stillness in one of the world’s biggest citiesNew York Times: Despite crowded streets, there's quiet places in the heart of the city.09 Sep 05:05 PM
CrimeSuspect charged after $95k Christchurch sculpture stolen, destroyed and sold for scrapThe statue was made by renowned Christchurch sculptor Llew Summers. 09 Sep 08:42 AM
World'Dystopian': Protest group hails Banksy graffiti at courtHMCTS confirmed the artwork will be removed to protect the Grade I-listed site.08 Sep 09:03 PM
EntertainmentDarth Vader's lightsaber sells for record $6.1m at auctionIt's the only hero lightsaber from the original trilogy to be auctioned.06 Sep 03:49 AM
