LifestyleDad bod, amirite? Dictionary adds hundreds of new wordsYou may be surprised at the new dictionary-appropriate words.30 Oct 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth Easther'I didn't let a few harsh reviews stop me. Yes, they hurt'Poet, playwright and film-maker Mīria George talks about her life and work.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObituary: Havelock North children's book author will be sorely missedJoy Watson's books have resonated with thousands of children and their parents.17 Oct 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Creation of life': French biologist wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year for snap of fish spawningUnderwater photographer Laurent Ballesta beat 50,000 other entries to claim the top award.15 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelAmerica's most 'gram-worthy art museums revealedOne American museum has been posted on Instagram nearly 400,000 times.14 Oct 09:03 PM
EntertainmentInsane price shredded Banksy artwork fetchedA 10-minute bidding war saw the Banksy artwork go for an eye-watering amount.14 Oct 08:06 PM
EntertainmentChopin portrait bought at flea market is from 19th centuryFamily discover their peeling portrait of Chopin bought at a flea market is genuine.09 Oct 08:35 PM
BusinessCovid hits charities hard - JBWereCovid has amplified issues that already existed. The needs haven't gone away - Morrow.06 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNew exhibition to take people up-close to Sistine Chapel artworkArt fans will be able to see Michelangelo's artwork up close in to scale photographs.05 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn the name of art, an artist pockets $120,000 and creates nothingNew York Times: The artist delivered two blank canvases titled Take the Money and Run.04 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentThe vanished cinema screens of AucklandClosures were worst between 1954 and 1999 - retired projectionist Murray Thompson25 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentOh, put it away! Why sex in novels rarely succeedsSally Rooney on why sex in literary fiction is a turn-off and not much fun to write.17 Sep 02:04 AM
EntertainmentArt gallery Objectspace lands new sponsorGrey Lynn gallery Objectspace has landed a new sponsor in the middle of lockdown.10 Sep 02:30 AM
Entertainment'Level 2 is no different to level 4': Arts community calls for more Govt fundingThere are fears many will leave the arts if extra funding is not put in place.10 Sep 12:13 AM
EntertainmentHalf-shredded Banksy could fetch millions at auctionBanksy's "Love is in the Bin" was "Girl With Balloon" that sensationally self-shredded.04 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting into The Gullies, Auckland artist chosen for Rangitīkei's first artist residencyOffer to reward artist and local farming community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.31 Aug 01:21 AM
New Zealand'Disappointed': World of Wearable Arts show postponedThe World of Wearable Arts show has been postponed after being cancelled last year.30 Aug 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy is an $87k Colin McCahon art sale on hold?When it comes to paintings, provenance can count more than an artist's signature.27 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBroadway star dropped from show after refusing vaccinationLaura Osnes was cut from a show in the Hamptons after she declined to get the vaccination.13 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandRobertson claims 'positioning of artwork' is top issue for NationalDeputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson claims that the greatest issue facing the National Party is “positioning of artwork” following leader Judith Collins’ complaint after the removal of a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill. Video / Parliament TV Watch11 Aug 04:40 AM
New ZealandBanksy print estimated at $250k set to be auctioned in AucklandA portion of the proceeds will go to a charity that supports the families of prisoners.07 Aug 04:57 AM
World800-year-old X-rated hidden carving exposed in church ceilingCarving of man, nicknamed "Seamus O'Toole", believed to have been created in 15th century.06 Aug 08:13 PM
WorldLibrary book returned after 50 years with a surprise insideAt least the book was returned despite being a few decades late!05 Aug 04:37 AM
EntertainmentRevealed: 'Vibrant' work wins Parkin Drawing Prize 2021Mark Braunias' abstract artwork caught the judges' eye for its "raucous energy".02 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandWellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delayCouncil documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.30 Jul 01:08 AM
KahuThe South Aucklander using the arts to inspire rangatahiSheldon Rua doesn't see dancing or poetry as a hobby, but a vessel for change.25 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleObama and Springsteen to release book based on podcastAfter the success of their podcast, the new friends are about to release a book together.24 Jul 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: Webb's Auctioneer Charles Ninow reveals how he got into the booming art and collectible tradeHow Auctioneer Charles Ninow went from selling used mattresses to multi-million dollar auctions at Webb's. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch23 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Marvellous legacy': Māori arts educator retires at 82Although he loved teaching, Sandy Adsett is looking forward to his next chapter.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCannes makes history: 2nd female director wins top honourGasps at Cannes as Spike Lee accidentally reveals the winner early.17 Jul 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The extraordinary lengths (and emails) an author went to for Jacinda Ardern interviewEmails reveal how an author gained a rare exclusive interview with Jacinda Ardern.17 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherMelanie Rands: 'We're both driven by our values [and] share an appetite for risk'Artist and poet Melanie Rands on her life and work.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReeling in the magic: NZ's last working 35mm film projectionist with no plans to retireAuckland Art Gallery describes John Lilley as a 35mm film legend.12 Jul 03:32 AM
EntertainmentAt Cannes under Covid-19, glamour gets unmaskedThe pandemic is invisible. But on red carpet, life's almost normal.09 Jul 09:42 PM