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Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.

Auckland Art Gallery closes due to ‘unexpected building issues’, safety concerns
A leaking pipe on the second floor of the gallery has forced its closure.

Property developer, philanthropist James Kirkpatrick dies aged 94
Business he founded owns wide range of commercial, industrial and warehouse properties.

Melting ice, reindeer moss and rainbows - inside Auckland Art Gallery's summer blockbuster
Why is a world famous artist freezing water from the Waikato River?

Summer's here – check out these Auckland events before they're gone
Peruse our curated list of the vibrant happenings in Auckland over the next few days.

Saving Colin McCahon: Up to $1.5m needed to fix failing database and find lost paintings
Exclusive: Grandsons reveal grand plan to preserve and expand Colin McCahon's legacy.

Who won the Walters? $50k prize announced at Auckland Art Gallery
Winning artwork praised for 'radicality of its manifestation'.

There's a lot to look forward to in Auckland this weekend
Wondering what to do? There's theatre, an animal expo and a rugby party all happening.

Big win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property dispute
Lawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.

Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.

How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
A round-up of our favourite school holiday activities happening around Auckland this July.

Earliest known oil painting of haka on display in Auckland
War Dance at Taranaki was first shown in 1857 but has since been rarely seen.

How Artspace Aotearoa is changing K Road's art scene
Artspace Aotearoa Kaitohu Director, Ruth Buchanan and artist Jimmy Robert discuss the newly installed exhibition and the ethos behind the iconic gallery. Video / Ben Dickens

The best free things to do in Auckland
A long weekend in Auckland doesn't have to break the bank.

Nine things to do in Auckland this weekend and beyond
There's something on for everyone this weekend in Tāmaki Makarau.

Māori art exhibition book wins supreme design award
Books grounded in te ao Māori were the big winners at the awards ceremony.

How to holiday this long weekend in the heart of Auckland's CBD
Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.

Viv Beck: A vibrant international city in the making
OPINION: The Covid cloud lifts and we see the fruit of transformation emerging.

Cost-cutting proposal threatens conservation care of Auckland Art Gallery collection
Staff face return to revenue-earning model as gallery tries to earn its keep.

Simon Wilson: If Auckland's a 'city of culture' why is Wayne Brown cutting arts budgets?
Auckland Council's new budget plans could be savage on the arts.

Auckland Council’s proposed budget a ‘step backwards’ for the city says tourism association
Consequences will be felt throughout the country, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa CEO.