New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': Whangārei eyes global creative recognitionWhangārei's bicultural and community-led creativity will underpin its global bid.19 Oct 05:23 PM
WorldThieves wielding power tools rob the Louvre, taking France’s crown jewelsThe robbers used a powered ladder to break into the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery.19 Oct 04:31 PM
LifestyleKeven Mealamu on life after rugby and how art keeps him groundedThe sporting icon reveals his hidden passion.18 Oct 01:01 AM
WorldJim Sanborn’s Kryptos mystery unravelled after decades of secrecyScraps labelled 'BERLIN CLOCK' in Jim Sanborn’s archive unlocked the code.18 Oct 12:10 AM
World'The only surviving piece': Race on to save Henry VIII’s love locketDiscovered by hobby detectorists in 2019, the locket lay buried in Warwickshire.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSan Francisco wants to destroy famous sculptureNew York Times: It's frequently called 'ugly', but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Auckland Uni's new $200m+ tower, Three Kings land sales, flood-prone land for sale'A giant? Probably a medium-sized building for us.' - Simon Neale on new B320 project13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Turning grief into art with handcrafted urn business VasoBridgit Sissons talks to Tom Raynel about her small bespoke urn business.12 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldLost portrait of spy-linked Berlin madam unveiled after decadesThe oil painting was found in a Berlin junk shop after being missing for decades.09 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandCouncil error led to $7000 painted portrait of mayorWellington's directive for photo portraits was set in 2023 to cut costs.09 Oct 12:43 AM
Entertainment'Chaos': Taylor Swift addresses mixed reception to new albumHer 12th album 'The Life of a Showgirl' has split critics but thrilled longtime fans.07 Oct 07:27 PM
Entertainment'Ridiculous': Taylor Swift's Eras tour admissionShe wrote much of her new album The Life of a Showgirl during tour breaks.06 Oct 07:04 PM
LifestyleFrom tacos to clay: 9 ways to spend your weekend in AucklandThe season for languishing at home is over.03 Oct 04:00 PM
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
