WorldLowry painting sells for more than NZ$5 millionThe art world was unaware of the painting's existence until the death of previous owner22 Jan 02:41 AM
EntertainmentThe wild child who finally found peaceElizabeth Wurtzel, who has died, had traded her unruly life for a far more serene one.13 Jan 12:03 AM
EnvironmentBest of 2019: Local Focus: Murals makeover Whanganui wallsArt on show in Whanganui - permanent or temporary? Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandPetrolheads worst offenders at failing to return Auckland Library booksFour of the top 10 longest overdue books over the past five years were vehicle-related.09 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuKiwi literary giant Dick Scott diesImportant New Zealand historian Dick Scott who cast light on the history of Parihaka dies.07 Jan 01:20 AM
EntertainmentVisionary publisher Sonny Mehta dies at 77Publisher had a keen eye for best-sellers and works of literature.01 Jan 01:50 AM
New ZealandArtist outraged over work featured in Whitcoulls calendar without permissionXoe Hall is outraged photos of her work have appeared in a calendar without permission.30 Dec 04:35 AM
KahuNorthland man's unusual gift for PM inspires art showOwen Kingi's gift included six sheep carcasses, corn, watermelons and sacks of potatoes.25 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment12 questions: Author Lynley Dodd on her childhood ChristmasesHairy Maclary author Lynley Dodd shares stories from her childhood Christmases.23 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentExuberant Romeo and Juliet strikes a fine balance between humour and pathosThe Pop-up Globe's farewell to Auckland is a love letter to the free spirit of theatre.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: New business for oldest buildingKatie Brown - inspired to make a living from art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Dec 02:04 AM
EntertainmentOne out of the hat: Taika Waititi is our entertainment heroHe made us laugh - and think about hard things.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It was like coming home': First door opens to public at Hawke's Bay Opera HousePeople can now visit the box office, the first time a door's been open since 2014.11 Dec 01:45 AM
LifestylePerformance artist devours $187,000 bananaAn artist has devoured a pricey banana in the name of performance art.08 Dec 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentInvestor's art exhibition challenges Mt Eden 'nimbyism'"I feel really very, very, sad that this project won't get off the ground." - Creemers08 Dec 06:00 AM
LifestyleBanana duct-taped to a wall sells for $182,000A banana has been sold at one of North America's most prestigious art shows.06 Dec 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGin Wigmore's living out her teen Leo DiCaprio dreamsGin Wigmore is reliving the magic that made her teen heart fall hard for Leo.28 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentScarlett Johansson opens up on infamous remarkThe star has opened up about the backlash she received over a controversial comment.26 Nov 09:17 PM
LifestyleActress Samantha Baines on hearing loss and tinnitus in her 30sHearing-aid wearer Samantha Baines has written a children's book to tackle the stigma.26 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentGahan Wilson, Master of the macabre, dies at 89Gahan Wilson, darkly funny cartoonist, dies at 8926 Nov 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCocoon of collectable treasures: Christine Fernyhough's mid-century delightsPhilanthropist Christine Fernyhough shares her collection of everyday objects in a book.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGordon Walters' koru artwork being auctioned for second time in 20 yearsRare koru artwork by Gordon Walters could reach a record price for the artist.25 Nov 05:05 AM
EntertainmentTrump honours American artists and starsActor Jon Voight, musician Alison Krauss and writer James Patterson honoured by Trump.18 Nov 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTeuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirsActress Teuila Blakely plans to release a book on her single life.16 Nov 09:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Mr G at home in Tauranga Art GalleryA first glimpse of Mr G's first-ever solo exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolo Colin McCahon raises $1.7mStar work of Colin McCahon collection fails to reach reserve at auction tonight.05 Nov 04:52 AM
EntertainmentMove over Wonky, meet Dinky DonkeyThe eagerly awaited sequel to one of NZ's favourite kids' books is out now.02 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow 1911 theft made Mona Lisa world's most famous paintingWashington Post: The painting was missing for two years. Then the thief stepped forward.20 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandSplashing about in creativity: Auckland a canvas for ArtWeekMichael Craig dodged downpours out and about on the city streets to capture these images.15 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBooker Prize: Judges try it both waysBooker prize judges split between celebrated author and new writer.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJo Cribb: Reading in the digital ageCOMMENT: We are reading more than ever, but it's likely to be in snippets.14 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentControversy over Nobel nodsThe choice for the latest literature prizes has been met with praise and criticism.11 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleDead girl with world's most-kissed lipsThe heartbreaking story behind the woman whose kiss saves thousands of lives a year.05 Oct 07:38 PM
WorldGolden lavatory stolen from Blenheim PalaceThe 18-carat solid gold toilet was stolen only hours after its installation at the Palace.14 Sep 08:04 PM
