LifestyleFrom stars to Shakespeare: 9 ways to make the most of the holidaysEnjoy local arts, cultural and hospitality events in the final week before Christmas.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga's $306m civic precinct: Who should pay?Councillors voted to use asset sale profits first to reduce project debt.17 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Closest you'll ever get': Inside NZ's blockbuster Banksy exhibitionVisitors can see iconic pieces including 'Girl with Balloon' and 'Flower Thrower'.16 Dec 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 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
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
