New ZealandAnzac Day: Listening to the Silence - by Poet Laureate David EggletonRead Poet Laureate David Eggleton's exclusive Anzac poem for Herald readers.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandArtist brings back Kiwiana icon to raise money for charities on the front lineDick Frizzell brings back Mr Four Square - with all profits going to charity.21 Apr 11:35 PM
New ZealandLockdown stories: An artist, a cyclist, the Tour de France - and those shoesHow a Kiwi came to be busy in lockdown in Andorra painting the shoes of sports stars.18 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi's escape from New York: How I made sense of 9/11Book extract from The Inside Hustle by Joanna Walden.18 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBanksy unveils 'work from home' masterpiece on social mediaThe mysterious artist has shared a rare insight into his life at home during lockdown.16 Apr 02:51 AM
CartoonsFocus: Rod Emmerson’s creative process for NZ Herald cartoonsFocus: Editorial cartoonist Rod Emmerson takes us through his creative process for cartoons.Watch16 Apr 01:59 AM
TravelDa Vinci Code author spills secrets of thriller writing in free courseThe Da Vinci Code author has penned an impressive seven best sellers in two decades.14 Apr 11:35 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Toitoi's mauri stone and Jacinda's crush on Hawke's BayA Toitoi ceremony revealed Jacinda's crush on HB. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Apr 09:32 PM
EntertainmentThe most popular book Aucklanders are reading in lockdownIt seems escapism and nostalgia are front of mind for Auckland's bookworms in lockdown.11 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Creatives get creative onlineWelcome home to the online art not affected by lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Apr 08:05 PM
New ZealandMoko Kauae exhibition opens at Hastings art galleryWorks are not for sale. "It was never about making money."19 Mar 11:33 PM
EntertainmentNext Game of Thrones book in the works"Things are pretty grim in the Seven Kingdoms… maybe not as grim as they may become here."19 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandAuckland Museum stops school trips and public programmesMuseum remains open to the public from 10am to 5pm.18 Mar 06:08 PM
EntertainmentCoronavirus: Auckland Writers Festival cancelledThe festival has been cancelled due to the coronavirus.16 Mar 07:01 PM
EntertainmentCoronavirus: Entertainment options dwindling for Kiwis amid pandemicLive entertainment options for Kiwis continue to dwindle amid concerns over the virus.16 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentCoronavirus: Four Auckland Arts Festival shows cancelledThe performers were due to arrive after border control measures took effect.15 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tattoo show goes ahead without international starsJust 48 hours to get home to Greenland. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Mar 06:20 AM
New ZealandRead all about it: Unity Books scoops top award at London Book FairCentral city bookshop was awarded for "their wonderful and 'dangerously tempting' store".12 Mar 10:03 PM
WorldTate's $30m Gauguin may be fakeThe origins of Tahitians, by the celebrated post-Impressionist artist, are deeply dubious.07 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandUpu invokes rich Pasefika storiesGrace Iwashita-Taylor explains how Pasefika poetry has been brought to the Auckland stage.06 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentTop museum shines light on British Empire's troubled historyMuseum makes its collection "relevant to a contemporary audience".01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Are arts festivals too much of a good thing?It's arts festival season, and Simon Wilson has some questions.28 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival: Two-for-one ticket deals announcedThe Auckland Arts Festival just got a whole lot cheaper.28 Feb 01:12 AM
LifestyleKiwi kids' confessions: Poems reveal their naughtiest deedsHilarious poems reveal a catalogue of petty theft, minor violence and sibling rivalry.27 Feb 12:48 AM
EntertainmentBullseye! Award-winning Kiwi book to become filmDirector eyes Russell Crowe and Karl Urban for roles.27 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandHutt artist's unusual self portrait clinches $20,000 prizeSacha Lees said she often felt like an outline, and time in her studio coloured her in.26 Feb 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: $150,000 splurge on cultural consultant like a two-fingered salute to Goff and ratepayersBrian Rudman: $150,000 on cultural consultant sends wrong message to Goff, ratepayers25 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Māori art and augmented realityPaintings break into song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Feb 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentBanksy is a control freak. But he can't control his legacyNew York Times: Will Banksy be remembered as a significant artist?15 Feb 06:06 AM
EntertainmentBoosted: Arts crowdfunding site rejuvenated and relaunchedWant to support NZ art and literature? It's about to get easier to donate.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpposition grows to move to gut Radio New Zealand Concert16,000 petition RNZ to drop plan that will gut its concert programme.08 Feb 03:09 AM
EntertainmentThe story behind Emma, Eleanor Catton's debut movieThe award-winning Kiwi author lined up heavyweight talent for her big screen debut.06 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'The more I got to know Warhol, the sorrier I felt for him'Times: Andy Warhol's confidant offers a glimpse into the private life of the artist.29 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe surprising things that fell into a Te Papa artworkNational museum staff turn ninja to protect artwork from clumsy public.25 Jan 04:00 PM