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 Zealand'Saying they’d kill the guy': Youths storm library after homeless man accused of touching girl04 Sep 03:01 AM
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
New ZealandLuxon says Destiny protest went ‘too far’ as Brian Tamaki confirms he gave ordersTopp Twins issue rallying cry to rainbow community: 'We will not be intimidated.'15 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandAuckland Art Gallery closes due to ‘unexpected building issues’, safety concernsA leaking pipe on the second floor of the gallery has forced its closure.08 Feb 10:32 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wantedNews snippets from the Far North.27 Jan 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘Cause injury to the public good’: Auckland’s 29 restricted library books you may need an ID to borrowBret Easton Ellis and Linda Lovelace are some of the authors subject to restrictions.15 Jan 04:39 AM
LifestyleSurprise, surprise, the library books Kiwis borrowed the most this year were by Lee ChildKiwis are devoted to the Jack Reacher author, and it shows in our borrowing behavior.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric railway station building bounces back from arson attackThe station has been renovated and will be turned into a museum soon.20 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandArt project left at door of Napier museum causes bomb scareThe colourful creation, made of fabric, was found sitting outside the museum’s entrance.18 Nov 02:13 AM
New ZealandPolice cordons erected around Napier Museum after discovery of strange bird-like ‘package’By about 2pm, police determined the package posed no threat.17 Nov 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Sad but thrilled': Ailing butterfly collector gives away life’s work68-year-old John McArthur vividly recalls the first time he saw a butterfly.27 Sep 05:32 AM
New ZealandNew director aims for 45,000 visitors, 90% community satisfaction at Tairāwhiti MuseumTairāwhiti Museum director Tapunga Nepe highlights priorities for community engagement.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRetired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.29 Aug 04:00 AM
