TravelWellington on a good day is annoyingly perfectWellington’s compact centre links galleries, cafes and harbour walks on foot.13 Mar 06:00 AM
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
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe secret life of trees – and what happens if you're sucked into a black hole in spaceArt collides with science in Breathe|Mauri Ora, Te Papa’s big summer show.07 Feb 07:15 PM
World‘I do not look like an angel’: Italian PM’s face scrubbed from cherub after investigationItaly’s Ministry of Culture has tightened approval rules for future work.06 Feb 04:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer faces fresh underage sex charges, new complainants come forward The alleged offending spans from 2014 to 2021, when the girls were 13 to 15.05 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBrooklyn Beckham covers tattoo tribute to dad David as feud continuesThe cooking influencer had already covered his 'mama's boy' chest tattoo last year.05 Feb 05:24 AM
WorldUnesco recognition inspires hope in Afghan artist's cityKamal ud-Din Behzad left his mark on Herat, and his art has now been recognised by Unesco.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAt the ‘Museum of Personal Failure’ people share their defeatsThe collection takes the shame out of defeat and turns it into a shared experience.04 Feb 04:00 PM
World‘No, I definitely do not look like an angel’: PM responds to cherub likeness rowCulture officials and church leaders now face a formal inquiry over the fresco.04 Feb 05:49 AM
WorldMajor cleaning begins of Michelangelo masterpieceChief restorer Paolo Violini said the fresco was covered by 'a widespread whiteish haze'.02 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandRakaia SalmonThe iconic Rakaia salmon sculpture on SH1 has been refurbished by the same artist who created it more than 35 years ago. Video / Mike Thorpe / Tim TarbottonWatch02 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: NZ's biggest fish released - Rakaia's giant salmon returns to SH1The giant fish has been given a $300,000 makeover. 02 Feb 03:00 AM
