OpinionAndrew Barnes: Reviving Auckland’s CBD, too late or just wrong?OPINION: The CRL is forecast to deliver $11.9b in gains, but will the people come?25 Jan 10:09 PM
PremiumEntertainment'Adam is both genders': The NZ expert who says we have the Sistine Chapel all wrongThe controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.16 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonOff the shelf: Wellington’s library to reopen with 80,000 fewer books after $217m revampAn author whose books have been cut fears libraries are becoming entertainment centres.15 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeDecade of chemical castration led once-prolific flasher to think he was cured - but he wasn't02 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFoundation milestone: Napier’s $110m civic precinct pours first concreteThe mix’s 50% fly ash content cuts carbon emissions by about 65%.23 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandBack for round two: Tapsell’s plan for Rotorua’s next 100 daysTania Tapsell received a landslide margin of votes to be re-elected as Rotorua Mayor.20 Oct 05:01 PM
TravelReading retreats might be the next big travel trend. Here's how to plan yoursEverything you need to know about organising a bookish getaway yourself. 18 Oct 06:58 PM
New Zealand22 ways to survive the school holidays without going brokeStruggling to think what to do during the school holidays? Here's how to fill the days. 21 Sep 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Saying they’d kill the guy': Youths storm library after homeless man accused of touching girlCCTV footage and evidence were handed over to police for investigation.04 Sep 03:01 AM
TravelA cheap Europe trip does exist, if you visit these 7 citiesSave your euros in these lesser-visited spots. 27 Aug 06:58 AM
TravelIs it worth visiting Berlin if you don't like nightlife?We head to the iconic city to see what you can do in the sunshine. 21 Aug 06:00 AM
WorldLibrary visitor took home rare Chinese manuscripts, returned fakesIf convicted, Jeffery Ying faces up to 10 years in federal prison.08 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandLibrary return rates stay steady after scrapping of fees There hasn't been a spike in books never turning up despite libraries canning late fees.29 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelEight of the cheapest Asian city break destinations Save your pennies in these stunning destinations.27 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsQuran, Torah and Bible among books bound for National Library shredderThe library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand80,000 books: Library service reaches schools, rest homes and young offendersSome customers have been using the service for more than 20 years.28 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleMotat's Te Puawānanga wins top international awardSimon Gould, head of exhibitions at Motat, talks about the science and technology centre which incorporates Mātauranga Māori.Watch29 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme sessionThe 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.28 May 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Vital role': Napier Library saved; plan to demolish aquarium hits snagNapier Library will remain open following community pushback at a shock plan to close it.27 May 04:42 AM
New ZealandNapier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain futureThe Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.06 May 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passageBuilt to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain. 30 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Kaikohe is where it's at': Community cheers new library projectKaikohe's new library project has been approved, with completion aimed for next year.27 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ music icon Martin Phillipps honoured in museum displayThe acclaimed New Zealand songwriter died age 61 last year.27 Feb 11:11 PM
New Zealand‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search historiesHastings District libraries reveals the top 10 sites searched-for and blocked.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Deplorable’: Council CEO hits out at Brian Tamaki after children, families ‘attacked’'It was thuggish behaviour and they felt really physically intimidated' - Shane Henderson16 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protestA 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.16 Feb 06:30 AM
