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Police investigate artist's death
The police are investigating the death of a well-known Kiwi artist who died in unexplained circumstances. Jan Nigro, who was 91, died at her home in Takapuna on March 28.

Scott Kara: Becoming a proud ballet dad
Every parent spends quite a bit of time telling their kids off which is why I'm going to tell you about how chuffed I felt with my little Mia recently.

From weed to yoga: Transformation of a graffiti artist
He’s a yoga-loving vegan teetotaller who spent his ‘naughty boy’ youth tagging and getting arrested. Askew One talks to Greg Dixon about the importance of graffiti art, the international accolades and the health scare that almost ended it all.

Damien Hirst: Life and death, beauty and horror (+photos)
Damien Hirst has gone from mouthy Young British Artist to global brand over the past 25 years - and become the world's richest living artist. He talks to Sean O'Hagan about money, mortality and his first retrospective

Spotlight on Auckland's community theatres
Community theatre is a thriving pastime for enthusiastic actors and diligent behind-the-scenes staff, writes Dionne Christian.