New ZealandArt project blends biology and techArtists from Northland, Scotland and Brazil taking part in online art gallery.26 May 12:08 AM
KahuMāori performing arts companies combine forces for open dayTe Pou Theatre and The Dust Palace encourage young people to attend.25 May 11:23 PM
New ZealandWhat makes a word? Queer art exhibition to be held in WhanganuiThe exhibition was inspired by talks on what it means for art and people to be queer.25 May 05:00 PM
KahuEmerging artist’s clay work wins 2023 King Tūheitia Portraiture AwardEmerging artist Stevei Houkāmau wins the King Tuheitia art award.24 May 08:30 PM
KahuMāori movie makes entrance at prestigious French film festivalKa Whawhai Tonu stills on show at Cannes.22 May 07:18 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Brewery win; brigade kept busy and art tackles plastic pollutionNews snippets from across Northland and the surrounds.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland sculptor finishes eco-museum installation of Endeavour scale replicaAuckland artist has just finished a replica of Cook's Endeavour for Tahitian museum.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionArt remake heartbreak: Fire wrecked NZICC glass 'forest' panels'Hopefully, something can be done with the old ones. Maybe they can be ground up...'22 May 05:00 PM
KahuMāori artist creates custom guitar for American Idol winnerSam Mangakahia customises guitars with traditional Māori and Polynesian designs.22 May 05:57 AM
KahuTe Matatini hopes to take kapa haka to a global viewing marketWorld stage beckons for performing arts festival.21 May 11:46 PM
KahuWiti Ihimaera embarking on international anniversary tourWhale Rider author will speak around the globe about his books21 May 06:30 PM
TravelVisit this iconic Paris attraction before it closes for five yearsThe world-famous spot will be closed until 2030.18 May 09:41 PM
KahuOvernight sensation: Giant $65k public artwork unfurledWhat is the enormous new public art work all about?18 May 04:45 AM
KahuMāori art takes centrestageHe Toi Whakairo, He Mana Tangata - M9 bringing Māori Art front and centre this Matariki16 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandCategory 1 Historic Place status wanted for Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser toilet blockIconic toilet block has contributed to transformation of Kawakawa since opening in 1999.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan AI make art? Artwork by machine makes award shortlistThe artwork was made with AI and Photoshop, the artist said.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWyn Drabble: It’s all about coming down to EarthMy late aunt visited London during the time of Margaret Thatcher.10 May 11:10 PM
New ZealandUrban walls, bright future - art meets infrastructure with the CRLCity Rail Link brightens up construction sites for NZ's biggest infrastructure project.10 May 02:53 AM
Kahu‘It’s mana enhancing’: Council backs calls for more Māori art despite ‘artistic freedom’ oppositionChanged rules may see more Māori sculptures in New Plymouth07 May 07:27 AM
New ZealandRecord-breaker: Goldie painting sells for $1.8m, will return to NZThe original owner acquired the painting in June, 1916 for just £26.50.06 May 12:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the MTG: Huia image donated in aid of flood recoveryArtist donates work to aid in the recovery efforts of her Ngāti Kahungunu iwi.05 May 12:01 AM
TravelHistorian claims to have identified key detail in background of Mona LisaA town in Tuscany is happy to hear the mystery is unravelling.04 May 04:52 AM
Travel$182k banana artwork eaten by hungry museum visitorThe stunt was captured by the students in a minute-long clip.02 May 03:25 AM
Travel'No more chopstics!' Japanese city confiscates street pianoFrom Poland’s ‘pianina miejskie’ to Sydney’s street pianos, the instruments everywhere.01 May 09:20 PM
New ZealandNew lakeside trail set to openThe trail was due to open in 2021 but was delayed by Covid-19.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHis 'blood, sweat and tears' are part of Opera House history. Now he's back, as a wormThe memories flood back for Semu Filipo: "There were a lot of tears, good tears."27 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandFake: NY auction pulls Māori hei tiki after carver questions backstoryPendant was expected to fetch around NZ$50,000 before sudden withdrawal.26 Apr 12:31 AM
New ZealandCyclone relief exhibition to support artistic communityA minimum of 10 per cent of proceeds will be donated to the Waiohiki Arts Community Trust.25 Apr 10:00 PM
KahuPush for Māori public art in New PlymouthThe council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.25 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandGreat-great-grandmother's portrait a finalist in awardsThe artist is honoured to be selected for the emerging Māori artist awards.24 Apr 03:04 AM
New ZealandPolice station opens, four years after original damaged in firePolice say it is the second station to be solar-powered in New Zealand.21 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentSteve Braunias meets the biggest-selling artists you’ve never heard ofEccentric superstar couple created a worldwide movement.14 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelItaly expected to introduce 5-figure fines if treasures vandalisedEuropean travellers should be aware of the likely law change.13 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandPissed off Paris: A translated book by Whanganui artist David Cauchi is hitting bookstoresA book of 50 poems translated by Whanganui artist David Cauchi will be available soon.10 Apr 05:00 PM