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‘Hidden and quiet’: The libraries raising eyebrows for their internet search histories22 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Deplorable’: Council CEO hits out at Brian Tamaki after children, families ‘attacked’16 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protest16 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
LifestyleCatch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland eventsIf you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTe Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soarThe national museum will remain free for Kiwis.15 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandHistoric Huntly railway station bounces back from arson attackThe building will house the Huntly Museum soon.01 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandMuseum gearing up to celebrate half a centuryThames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is gearing up to blow out 50 candles.16 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandA fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's booksA fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.29 Jun 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelMonet was born here, so why do so many tourists snub this French city?It's only the birthplace of one of the world's most famous artists and artistic movements.24 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to startA project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.19 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe numbers: How many people visit Whanganui's librariesThe library has been without a main carpark for over four years.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDo you recognise anyone in this Levin photo?If you do, a group of volunteers at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō want to hear from you.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrank Film Episode Six: Tūranga: What a 21st century library can beIn 2014 Cantabrians submitted their ideas for a new public library in the centre of Christchurch. Ten years later, Tūranga shows what a contemporary library can be.Watch12 Jun 06:00 PM
KahuReturning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.04 Jun 09:23 PM
New ZealandCouncillors cautious about Sarjeant entry feeWhanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says 'making policy on the fly' is not a good idea.04 Jun 05:00 PM
