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
EntertainmentSabrina Carpenter says women have always ‘had to train’ menPop star who dated actor Barry Koeghan unpacks wit, women and power in interview.24 Sep 07:20 AM
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
EntertainmentMachine Gun Kelly to play Auckland in next yearMGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, will play one Auckland show at Spark Arena.22 Sep 04:28 AM
EntertainmentCarpenter, Bieber and Karol G to headline Coachella 2026Young Thug also joins the lineup months after his release from prison.16 Sep 06:46 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
EntertainmentSabrina Carpenter 'surprised' by backlash to album coverUS pop star told NPR the cover was inspired by the idea of ‘dominance and submission’.10 Sep 06:53 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Gemma New leads NZ Symphony Orchestra in stunning Mahler's SixthGemma New led a powerful performance of Mahler's Sixth Symphony.07 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldRecovered: Painting stolen by Nazis found after going missing againThe painting was originally stolen from a Dutch Jewish collector in World War II.04 Sep 01:05 AM
EntertainmentDavid Byrne to marry, reveals 42-track wedding playlistThe musician shared an instrumental playlist he made for the wedding.02 Sep 08:31 PM
New Zealand'Something new': The beauty of Hawke's Bay's bridges, from the airRyan Jennings used drones to capture a different perspective of our roads and rivers.01 Sep 11:26 PM
WorldStolen WWII painting vanishes again from Nazi daughter's homePortrait of a Lady by Giuseppe Ghislandi was looted from a Jewish art collector in 1940.27 Aug 08:23 PM
New ZealandThree days, 25 different gardens: Festival for green thumbs arrives in Hawke's BayAll proceeds from the first edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches.27 Aug 03:20 AM
WorldNazi-looted art discovered after 80 years thanks to real estate adThe Goudstikker family plans to reclaim the artwork.25 Aug 11:03 PM
EntertainmentTaylor Swift announces new album 'The Life of a Showgirl'Taylor Swift announced her 12th album for pre pre-order on Tuesday.12 Aug 07:42 AM
EntertainmentBeloved Play School star and jazz pioneer dies at 89She earned an Order of Australia Medal in 2004 for her contributions.11 Aug 07:37 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZTrio's Fantastique concert showcases global musical journeyPsathas' 'Angelus' opened with a relentless, fiery toccata.05 Aug 12:45 AM
LifestyleTrisha Paytas reveals name of third baby, after Malibu Barbie and ElvisNaming her baby Aquaman keeps to the YouTuber's track record of unusual names.23 Jul 01:32 AM
EntertainmentCharli XCX marries The 1975 member in intimate wedding The British singer's ceremony had only 20 guests at Hackney Town Hall.20 Jul 10:22 PM
SportAll Blacks legend shares new health update after shock gym collapseKeven Mealamu, 46, shares an update on his heart condition, Atrial Fibrillation.20 Jul 06:08 AM
World'Confused the fruit': Visitor bites into $10.4m banana artworkThe artwork, called 'Comedian', was by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.18 Jul 07:28 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartAuckland Philharmonia's Nightscapes enchants with Strauss and SchoenbergREVIEW: Listeners were transported from a Viennese ballroom to a mysterious forest.13 Jul 05:00 PM
Travel newsHere's what is new in travel this weekTourtoises, french celebrations, Gold Coast artists, new stays, and a crocheted wharenui.12 Jul 06:19 PM
New ZealandNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's La Traviata impresses full houseThe first party scene featured the NZ Opera Chorus mingling above the orchestra.06 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldOzzy Osbourne's final Black Sabbath gig draws thousands in BirminghamHe performed with his original bandmates for the first time in 20 years.06 Jul 02:09 AM
Property'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter03 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.30 Jun 03:00 AM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia's Beethoven 5 captivates audiencesREVIEW: The concert was so popular, it was scheduled for two consecutive nights.29 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow a law graduate's art purchase could deliver $1m to Auckland GalleryAustralian philanthropist donates McCahon, Binney and Killeen art to fundraising auction. 26 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUK sculptor claims NZ artwork copied his design, seeks recognition"Spot the difference" - artists clash over clasped hand sculptures.17 Jun 10:23 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and TippettREVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldYears ago, the Smithsonian rejected this Trump portrait. How about now?The National Portrait Gallery rejected the painting for being 'too pro-Trump'.09 Jun 05:00 PM