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Auckland Museum to lose more than $450k in revenue from asbestos closure
The museum estimated it was losing an average of $19,000 a day.
More asbestos found in Auckland War Memorial Museum, whole building closed, staff working remotely
The museum closed after asbestos was found in multiple areas.
Plan your final days of 2024 with these Auckland events
Things are just beginning to heat up in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Release your inner child: Care Bear high tea and Barbie's new theme park
From your favourite ice cream to your favourite Care Bear... 5 new things to try in travel
What is JOMO? And why do you need to know about it in 2025?
Five new things in travel that you don't want to miss.
What to do in Auckland this weekend; how to get rid of e-waste for free
It's the perfect time to get rid of all those old electronic devices that are tangled up.
Say farewell to winter and warm up at these Auckland events
There are five great reasons to get out and about in Auckland before August ends.
How to keep the kids entertained these school holidays
A round-up of our favourite school holiday activities happening around Auckland this July.
Are ChatGPT itineraries trash? We judge 10 Auckland recommendations
A travel journalist shares their unfiltered thoughts on the AI itinerary.
Celebrate King's Birthday this weekend like a royal would
No need to leave Tāmaki Makaurau for the long weekend - there's plenty to do in the city.
'A war museum! Not a woke museum': Inside an Auckland Museum board meeting and its Māori plans
'Stop the activism… and be a museum.' Many submitters echoed Act MP Cameron’s statement.
Auckland Museum plans to shift from 'colonial museum' to 'Te Tiriti-led museum'
Museum will operate as a social impact organisation under its draft annual plan.
Weaving with string games and Te Rā, our oldest sail
An exhibition at Auckland museum will share matauranga Māori knowledge.
Why Auckland Museum pulled the pin on hosting a hit Harry Potter exhibition
How a group of committed staff convinced Auckland Museum to turn away a major exhibit.
Te Rā: the only known customary Māori sail in existence
Kahutoi Te Kanawa talks about Te Rā, the only known customary Māori sail in existence, in Auckland War Memorial Museum's exhibition titled Te Rā: Navigating Home. Video / Jason Oxenham
Israel-Hamas war: NZ Human Rights Commission urges reporting of Islamophobia, anti-Semitism
It comes after tensions at Auckland Museum and police patrols at NZ synagogues, mosques.
'Our approach was wrong': Auckland Museum apologises for lighting up in support of Israel
Pro-Palestinian supporters engaged in a "black out" of the museum's lights.
This is where you'll find one of Thailand’s last untouched paradises
Believe it or not, this idyllic place has barely been touched by tourism.
Recognise and celebrate the First Peoples of Australia with gallery curator, Tina Baum
A poignant First Peoples Art of Australia exhibition is coming to Auckland this July.
Want to know what to do in Egypt? Ask an archaeologist
Josh Emmitt is an archaeologist and curator of archaeology at Auckland Museum.
Calling all White Lotus fans, book a flight to Sydney stat
The White Lotus creator and fan fave "Tanya McQuoid" are coming to Vivid Sydney.
Meet Barbara the T-Rex, Auckland Museum's newest dinosaur
Our 3-year-old dinosaur expert hits the builders with his toughest questions.
Focus: Auckland War Memorial Museum sees double in world first
In a world-first, the museum will be displaying both an adult male and a female Tyrannosaurus rex side-by-side as Barbara takes her position with Peter in the South Atrium. Video / Dean Purcell
Super Rugby final to release last-minute 'once-in-a-lifetime' tickets
Fans who missed out on tickets for the sold-out match could watch from hallowed ground.
Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties
Uber-rich families that gift are plentiful around Auckland.
Auckland Museum closes its doors after anti-mask protesters try to enter
Police called after a group of protesters tried to enter without wearing masks.