LifestyleLantern Festival free but ticketed this year as venue changes to waterfrontFor contact tracing and crowd control at the annual Chinese New Year celebration09 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandReview slams AUT 'culture of not resolving issues'AUT head Derek McCormack has apologised but will not resign.04 Feb 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth Easther'Taught homosexuality was wrong, I went through a lot of tortured moments'Victor Rodger's adaptation of Hello Darkness will be performed at Auckland Pride Festival.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese New Year: Family potluck turns into dinner for 160People can't travel, so they're coming together.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice uniform hijab design turns heads overseasLeicestershire Police in the UK are now trialling the hijab prototype for their officers.29 Jan 12:52 AM
EntertainmentNZ's most prestigious book awards longlist announcedThere are 13 first-time authors in the longlist this year.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionVisionary advocate for the arts rememberedWilliam Newton Sheat, OBE, CNZM. b. Hawera, 1 May 1930 - d. Wellington, 20 January 2021.22 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Founder reflects on opera school and Opera Week successFuture looks bright for Whanganui opera. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Jan 05:10 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Mokoia Island weaponry wānanga reconnects Māori men"It's about all the great things that Māori are." Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Jan 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New ZealandThere are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Papa biggest buys revealedNZ's national museum spends around $3m a year on new works - but what are the top 5?04 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentArts in 2021: The big productions and festivals coming to AucklandTheatre, dance, comedy and music - numerous events are coming to Auckland.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentJack Reacher and Barack Obama: Our most popular books revealedPlus expert tips on what you should read this summer.27 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: St Paul's Pūtiki looking for helpersPopular tours need more guides. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandGallery owners report surge in art sales after Covid lockdownA Wellington gallery has seen one of the best years it's ever had.23 Dec 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOnce a slogan of unity, 'Je Suis Charlie' now divides FranceNew York Times: The slogan's evolution exposes a deepening polarisation in France.19 Dec 08:58 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Resurgence of the fountain pen'People think better on to paper'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Dec 09:15 PM
EntertainmentWomad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in MarchNew Plymouth-based music and arts festival will be back in 2022, say organisers.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hate speech' on Christchurch mosque footpath 'not our culture' - imamImam of Christchurch mosque speaks out against 'hate speech' scrawled outside site14 Dec 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWilliam DartWilliam Dart: NZTrio reach for the stars in final concert of the yearWilliam Dart reviews NZTrio's final concert of the year.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity councillors signal a return to Wellington's Civic SquareMayor Andy Foster says the heart of the city feels like it's in an induced coma.10 Dec 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing reviewThe chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.08 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandPort company review: Bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia97 people were interviewed, including current and former employees of Lyttelton Port Co.08 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandReport recommends selling or redeveloping Wellington's Opera HouseWellington's key venues are being used at half their capacity and are not fit for purpose.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorkplace dress codes: Wgtn fashion icon on cutting ties"When I put on a shirt and blazer, my whole way of being changes," Sally-ann Moffat says.27 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rare' Rotorua mural sells for $336k at auction'It needs a home where someone will look after it.'26 Nov 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival unveils 100% local programme for 2021The festival makes a return in March 2021.25 Nov 07:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentChristmas comedy a raunchy and ridiculous escape from 2020The Basement's newest Christmas show sees the long-running tradition reach new heights24 Nov 08:29 AM
WorldFlorence 'graffiti' believed to be work of MichelangeloCryptic note offers tantalising clue: 'Who will ever say that it was by my hand?'23 Nov 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherSean MacDonald: 'Dance is a lot more accepted as an occupation but it still isn't easy'MacDonald's project, Ngā Wai, is a poetic work inspired by the sacred waters of Wāimarama.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern pop art, rare Kusama piece pull in thousands at Auckland auction"As soon as we put it up, the atmosphere in the room changed."23 Nov 09:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeaven on a plate: Bay chef $10,000 richer after winning Australasian titleHawke's Bay chef wins prestigious competition.21 Nov 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revampA big problem, in a big space, in the grandest hilltop building in Auckland is now fixed.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Hokitika maverick who ascended the arts worldObituary: Dick Ross - maverick NZ-born professor with an uncanny instinct for potential.19 Nov 04:00 PM