The list has been released in the lead up to NZ Bookshop Day next weekend.

Greg Fleming reviews the new novel by James Frey.

Based on Crowley's research, there were at least 50 caves with around 250 entrances.

World War II brought an inevitable decline in Winston Churchill's art.

A new analysis suggests hypothyroidism may have caused Mona Lisa's features.

Barfoot & Thompson's $1m donation produced a $2.5m public art work.

William Shatner's promising "100 minutes of laughter" at his upcoming Auckland show.

The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is heading to New Zealand in 2020.

The painting was created in 1918 and was unknown to the art world until recently.

Dionne Christian's picks for what to see this year at the Brisbane Festival.

Mirror artwork reflects light from both glass and bronze sides onto O'Connell St.

More than 25,000 New Zealand readers voted for their favourite books.

On the eve of their new show, Kura Forrester and Miriama McDowell talk about friendship.

Last year's winner was a draped assortment of cut up carpet.

Otago professor Liam McIlvanney talks about giving a voice to crime victims.

Parris Goebel and her sisters are behind the new initiative: Sisters United NZ.

Author Dame Fiona Kidman talks about her latest book, This Mortal Boy. / Mark Mitchell

Art collector Milly Paris reflects on the joy of collecting.

Security footage shows a thief sneaking into an unsanctioned Banksy exhibit.

The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.

Artist talks about museum's collection for exhibition Fa'aliga: Beyond The Grass Skirt.

Classic play robust enough to stand up to global move, says theatre director Colin McColl.

Mayor to play "Mr Fixit" in bid to tackle traffic congestion and protect the environment.

It's simple, effective and attracting all the bids in auctions for charity.

The Auckland Festival of Photography runs from May 31 to June 22.

Artwork in museum storeroom is bottom half of a classic - and now worth 1000 times more.

Warhol's magazine has filed for bankruptcy and "would be folding effective immediately."

South Auckland kids say new friends, confidence and a wizard of a time make arts fun.

COMMENT: PM wants arts and culture in all areas of NZ society to create a new future.

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