New ZealandFresh push for poet statueCity is running out of time for full-size statue of celebrated poet.11 Aug 01:59 AM
EntertainmentHerald journo earns inaugural arts awardThe Herald's arts and books editor, Dionne Christian, is the inaugural recipient of the Arts Access Media Award.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionIf you wanted new Harry Potter to be like the old books, well ...COMMENT: If you're looking to read about Harry Potter and the Cursed Child without any spoilers, read this instead.01 Aug 08:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland's most valuable artwork hidden in construction siteThe Richard Deacon sculpture Nobody Here But Us has the highest insurance value of any work in Auckland Council's art collection.30 Jul 09:00 PM
EntertainmentLeonardo da Vinci: The father of inventionExhibition pays homage to genius, writes Dionne Christian.30 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentExhibition offers glimpse into processWhen thieves broke into the studio of the great New Zealand painter Peter McIntyre, they stole unfinished paintings.28 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGoogle puts the world's art in your pocketNew app will do for art what Google Earth did for maps.27 Jul 07:17 AM
New ZealandRarepainting to sell for $100k at auctionA Grahame Sydney painting delivered 19 years after it was commissioned is expected to reward its owner's patience by fetching more than $100,000 .27 Jul 12:00 AM
EntertainmentTop reads bask in silver screen glowTopping the list of favourite Kiwi reads this year was the hard-hitting romantic novel turned controversial film Me Before You.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSeuss exhibition shows how the cat got his hatThe world of author and illustrator Dr Seuss is one in which nothing and everything makes sense.22 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArt finalists at new frontierWant to see the impact of digital culture on our visual lives?16 Jul 03:30 AM
EntertainmentTJ McNamara: In keeping with traditionMighty is the pen, paint and illusion.16 Jul 03:00 AM
EntertainmentNZ photographer wins coveted spot at London exhibitionAn image of a hydrangea scores big for photographer Emma Bass, writes Dionne Christian.15 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleMaori designer's flax creations go on show at the MetFor any follower of fashion, the film <i>The First Monday in May</i> - screening at this year's International Film Festival - will be a must-see.14 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArtist gets third ear all in the name of artIn 2006 Stelarc, 70, had an artificial ear construction inserted into his arm as an art project.13 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaying in the sunshineAuckland music-lovers are more accustomed to seeing Piers Lane on the town hall stage at the Steinway than under tropical palms enjoying Queensland sunshine.12 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandLong-lost NZ artwork soughtAuckland Art Gallery is asking people to look closer at the portrait on their grandparents' mantelpiece or check under the bed in the spare room.11 Jul 06:39 PM
WorldSmurf-shattering: Naked and blue in HullSea of people strip off in Hull and paint themselves blue all for the sake of art.09 Jul 08:34 PM
BusinessNZ designs chance to win top awardA pink cycle and walkway and a Mangere warehouse are among projects with a chance of winning the top architecture award.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTe reo slam poetry takes over at Te PapaGet down with some sweet music in the chiefly language and some wicked slam poetry to close down your Maori Language Week celebrations tomorrow.08 Jul 02:56 AM
New ZealandGiant hide-and-seek artwork enthrallsStreet artist Wongi "Freak" Wilson's latest mural boosts his long-established role of lifting spirits in Christchurch.05 Jul 06:12 AM
TravelBehind the world's most famous sightsAn artist has turned his back to capture the views behind many of the world's most famous monuments.04 Jul 10:00 PM
EntertainmentHuman endeavour and aspirationDancers step into a magical world, writes Dionne Christian.02 Jul 12:21 AM
EntertainmentLetter to Sam Hunt, on his 70th birthdayHappy 70th birthday on Monday, Sam, though I've wondered sometimes whether you'd make it this far and I suspect you have, too.01 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDancers provide exhilarating viewingThe splendid dancers of Nederlands Dans Theater's company NDT1 received a standing ovation on the opening night of their Auckland season, an acknowledgement of their stellar performance.30 Jun 04:36 AM
EntertainmentSuyeon Kang reveals interpretative scope that made her a winnerSuyeon Kang, the first Australian to take top honours in the Michael Hill International Violin Competition, has undertaken her winner's recital tour and concerto performance.30 Jun 04:30 AM
EntertainmentScribe interview goes horribly wrongYou can ask Scribe about his new play, but veer off topic and you could be in trouble.27 Jun 11:00 AM
EntertainmentMugged writer turns crime into comic bookPaul Dini has turned a tragic night of fear into an instantly-classic graphic novel.23 Jun 09:30 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Police Issue Warning Over Phone ScammersThis afternoon on NZ Herald Focus Police are urging New Zealanders to be vigilant about scammers, the online US retailer causing a cultural stir and an experimental vaccine for the zika virus gets a green light.Watch21 Jun 04:00 AM
EntertainmentBookShots a reading revolutionThey're calling it a revolution in the way we read - and it's not some new piece of technology.17 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentT.J. McNamara: Beauty and the beastsThe superb retrospective show of photographer Fiona Pardington at Auckland Art Gallery, which finishes this weekend, is a series of essays.17 Jun 05:00 PM
