Say farewell to winter and warm up at these Auckland events
There are five great reasons to get out and about in Auckland before August ends.
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12-year-old from tiny town given lead role in Taika-produced film after auditioning as a 'joke'
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Discover new and established artists at Tairāwhiti Museum exhibition
Over 100 artworks submitted for Gisborne Artists, Potters & Photographers Exhibition.
'Virtuoso': Legendary NZ ballerina Rowena Jackson dies, aged 98
Rowena Jackson died of natural causes in her Gold Coast home.
Kiwi sculptures to pop up along coastal cycleway
Artists are invited to design a kiwi to help the conservation of NZ's native bird.
The Nazis took my mother’s boyfriend — his sketchbook preserved their love
A love story defied the ages in the shape of treasured drawings from 1942.
How wealthy Kiwis are splashing the cash despite tough economy
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Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events
If you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.
Artist's 'never-before-seen' painting displayed at major art gallery in London
The collection where her portrait is displayed is seen by 'millions' of visitors a year.
'Banksy is on a roll': Seventh mural revealed in one week
The iconic artist has produced yet another artwork but what does it mean?
Banksy unleashes animals on London, but what do they mean?
Many were left pondering the meaning behind the elusive street artist’s latest work.
Sarjeant redevelopment on track but costs rising
Sarjeant director Andrew Clifford says the gallery 'is already looking spectacular'.
Camellia enthusiasts put up an impressive floral show in Whangārei
Whangārei Camellia Show saw hundreds turn up to enjoy the floral experience.
Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.
Prominent artist with 'whimsical' energy was dealing in LSD and other drugs
Dali Susanton even took police to a place where magic mushrooms grow.
Stunning capture of Milky Way over Tongariro National Park
Photographer Larn Berge talks about his journey to take a 180-degree panorama of the Milky Way over the snowy caps of Mount Ruapehu and Mount Ngāuruhoe. Video / Larn Berge
Public poo-poos rebrand: Did London Museum poach its pigeon?
Some say it's 'ugly' while others claim it's a rip-off of a local studio.
NZ-bound illusionist on the ‘sliding doors moment’ that led to him touring the world
Scott Silven says much of his success comes down to being 'really lucky'.
Artist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competition
Ella Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.
Review: Poet Ian Rockel’s new work is a ‘cosmic revelation’
Review: An octogenarian poet confronts war, love, sea creatures and mortality.
'Get up and do something': The life and art of Sam Mahon and Alison Erickson
'All art should be political. Every good sculpture should have context, form and story.'
Property Insider: Auckland a Yimby city; art in new hotel; Mt Roskill's Soho Hotel opens
'Auckland... has become a test case for housing deregulation,' the Economist says.
A long weekend with John Lennon’s ‘lost weekend’ girlfriend, May Pang
May Pang aims to correct misconceptions about her relationship with the star.
'Just lose themselves': 70 years of clay creations for Hawke's Bay's oldest pottery club
'People just sit, relax, and enjoy what they are doing.'
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
'Mixed Messages' exhibition: Where Dutch vibrancy meets Kiwi charm
From Gisborne to Amsterdam: Cat Brown blends worlds in art.
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
An old sugar factory is providing the art sweetener in Taiwan
Tongan artist Tui Gillies is showing off her skills in a month-long residency.
Esoteric Revelation is an exhibition for the stars
Wāhine Māori artists showcase creativity for Matariki exhibition.
Warm up your weekend by tagging along to these midwinter events
Congratulations to anyone not hit by cold and flu season — make the most of it.
METcALfe Art sisters creating art to the beat of their own drum
Metcalfe is their maiden name and the caps spell Metal which is what their art is about.
Pro-Palestine protest disrupts opening of migrant Settlement Centre
The Settlement Centre Waikato postpones its opening events due to a pro-Palestine protest.
'Dynamic personality': Respected kaumātua Jerry Hapuku celebrated in portrait
One of Hawke's Bay's most respected elders has been captured in portrait form.