New Zealand'Closest you'll ever get': Inside NZ's blockbuster Banksy exhibitionVisitors can see iconic pieces including 'Girl with Balloon' and 'Flower Thrower'.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Completely out of the blue': Hastings artist wins $100k residency in New YorkAna Iti almost missed the phone call that would change her life.11 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentChappell Roan named Mac global ambassador in new beauty partnershipThe 27-year-old singer will front the cosmetic company's campaigns worldwide from 2026.10 Dec 06:26 AM
EntertainmentJung Kook on self-care and success: 'Seven' gave me confidence to evolveHe credits global hit Seven, with 2.5 billion Spotify streams, for reviving his drive.09 Dec 03:34 AM
Lifestyle‘Simply stellar’: Mt Taranaki image wows International Landscape Photographer of the Year judges He captured the moody Mt Taranaki scene during a New Zealand road trip in 2024.02 Dec 05:00 PM
AnalysisKara Kennedy: 'Dignity is no longer a marketable asset' as Jessie J airs dirty laundry in publicANALYSIS: Female stars now monetise private pain to stay culturally relevant.29 Nov 07:57 PM
Entertainment'No, I think it’s stolen': Wes Anderson missing prized film propThe missing record player was a key prop in 2012’s Moonrise Kingdom.26 Nov 05:14 AM
WorldRenoir family portrait finds a global buyerIt had remained in the family of Jean’s godmother Jeanne Baudot until now.25 Nov 07:01 PM
New ZealandAsmund Keilen of Norway wins Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 His image Sundance features a reflection of a lone swift against the sun.25 Nov 04:11 AM
EntertainmentLily Allen says writing West End Girl was ‘an act of desperation’The 40-year-old star describes her new album as raw but not cruel.23 Nov 06:52 PM
World‘Most valuable work by a woman artist’: Frida Kahlo painting fetches $54.7mThe self-portrait's sale surpasses Georgia O’Keeffe’s $44.4m record set a decade ago.21 Nov 03:03 AM
WorldBidding battle: Klimt masterpiece fetches $236.4m at Sotheby’s salePainted between 1914 and 1916, the portrait depicts Elisabeth Lederer.19 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: Daniel Müller-Schott captivates in Schumann concerto with Auckland PhilharmoniaGerman cellist Daniel Muller-Schott led Schumann's concerto with rare grace.16 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLauper, Outkast, White Stripes enter Rock Hall of Fame class of 2025Cyndi Lauper was inducted by rising pop star Chappell Roan.12 Nov 11:03 PM
EntertainmentPunjabi music is having a moment in NZ - here is the proofIncluding the first Punjabi musician in New Zealand to receive funding from NZ on Air. 11 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandHow NZ Sculpture OnShore has raised millions for Women's Refuge Taranaki artist Daniel McKerrow's towering steel $119,000 sculpture has won an award. 06 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentNelly Furtado announces break from live shows to pursue other endeavoursThe 46-year-old singer marked 25 years since her debut album 'Woah, Nelly!'.26 Oct 12:45 AM
EntertainmentFatboy Slim says he nearly quit music to become a firemanNorman Cook says he once considered firefighting after a tax bill left him broke.20 Oct 06:53 PM
New Zealand‘I was a quiet person’: Tāme Iti on art, activism and finding his voiceTāme Iti says his voice gradually emerged after a quiet childhood in Ruatoki.20 Oct 02:29 AM
WorldD’Angelo, soul innovator behind ‘Brown Sugar’ and ‘Voodoo’, dies aged 51The Grammy-winning singer died aged 51 after a long battle with cancer.15 Oct 12:25 AM
EntertainmentGrammy-winning star dead at 51He helped shape neo-soul with albums Brown Sugar, Voodoo and Black Messiah.14 Oct 07:17 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
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
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Secrets of a Northern Club party plannerPlus, from rich-listers Simon and Paula Herbert to Shorty stars – the NZ celeb baby boom.01 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAI is changing the music landscape. What it means for NZ artistsXania Monet’s AI-generated tracks have clocked over 17m US streams since July.30 Sep 04:00 AM
EntertainmentSinger Lola Young collapses on stage mid-performanceThe 24-year-old collapsed mid-song and was carried off by medical staff.28 Sep 08:44 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
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
