TravelWētā to open blockbuster Le Quesnoy exhibition in FranceWētā to open blockbuster Le Quesnoy exhibition in France. Video / AnthemWatch24 Apr 02:56 AM
EnvironmentMuseum Notebook: Superman vs the moaHe wasn't fighting Lex Luthor, Zod, or Brainiac; he was fighting a moa.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst ever real T. rex fossil on display at Auckland MuseumDisplayed in the hunting position, the eleven metre long and nearly three metre high fossil of Peter the Tyrannosaurus rex is one of only a few almost complete skeletons in the world and the first real T. rex fossil ever to be exhibited in Aotearoa New Zealand. Video / Auckland MuseumWatch14 Apr 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revampSome residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.06 Apr 07:45 PM
New ZealandMeet Auckland's terrifying visitorPeter is 3m high, 11m long with huge bone-crushing teeth and jaws, and he's 60m years old.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland War Memorial Museum reopening to publicAuckland War Memorial Museum will welcome visitors back at 10am on Monday.14 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandAuckland Museum to introduce vaccine mandate for staff, volunteers and visitors"We are confident this decision will best serve the majority," museum CEO says.11 Nov 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Creation of life': French biologist wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year for snap of fish spawningUnderwater photographer Laurent Ballesta beat 50,000 other entries to claim the top award.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoldfish tips scales to set New Zealand recordWanda grew into a 2.4kg 'monster'.03 Oct 10:28 PM
TravelControversial 9/11 museum's secret drama unearthed by filmUnhappy museum officials have objected and sought changes to the film.18 Aug 08:22 PM
New ZealandMuseums discover potential explosive in collectionsThe potentially explosive acid has been sitting in museum displays.21 Jul 12:45 AM
EntertainmentTe Papa's Surrealist Art exhibition 'uncanny, magical'Surrealist Art: Masterpieces from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen begins on June 12.28 May 05:00 PM
WorldItaly's Uffizi discovers lost frescoes during Covid shutdownLost frescoes have been discovered at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.24 Apr 12:35 AM
WorldMummies on the move: Egypt transfers 18 kings, 4 queens in lavish paradeThe mummies were transported in climate-controlled cases loaded onto decorated trucks.03 Apr 10:30 PM
EntertainmentWorld of WearableArt welcomed like an 'old friend'The show was a Covid casualty, and the postponed exhibition is finally set to open.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Kahu'Incredible': Apple CEO on Māori filmmaker's new video"It's incredible to see art, creativity and technology come together," Tim Cook said.05 Dec 07:29 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
KahuMTG Māori exhibitions finalists in design awardsThis is the third time MTG has been a finalist in the awards.19 Sep 11:02 PM
TravelPlastic Bag Museum as last refuge for plastic refuseNow just over a year since New Zealand "banned the bag" they've virtually disappeared.14 Sep 03:54 AM
New Zealand'We have questions': Council stunned as newly strengthened library fails inspectionThe building is potentially earthquake prone despite a 2016 renovation and strengthening.06 Aug 02:12 AM
WorldCovid-19 coronavirus: Closing night at the museumsUN agency warns pandemic could lead to one in eight museums closing.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland pools remain closed due to water restrictionsCouncil libraries, fitness centres and community venues will start to open from next week.14 May 06:06 PM
EntertainmentThe most popular book Aucklanders are reading in lockdownIt seems escapism and nostalgia are front of mind for Auckland's bookworms in lockdown.11 Apr 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: $150,000 splurge on cultural consultant like a two-fingered salute to Goff and ratepayersBrian Rudman: $150,000 on cultural consultant sends wrong message to Goff, ratepayers25 Feb 04:00 PM
EducationLove of art leads former cook on journey to museum studiesKris Lott found a new career path through an introductory course at UCOL Whanganui.14 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of 2019: Skin discovered in NZ may help resurrect Tasmanian tigerSkin discovered in NZ may help to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger.22 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentOh, things I have seen - Auckland War Memorial Museum looks back on her historyIf Auckland War Memorial Museum could talk, is this what she would say?22 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Papa $1.2 million treasure damaged in transitAnd it's not the only piece to be damaged in the past 18 months.07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuRiver canoes feature in museum reshuffleProject is part of 250th anniversary of Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour first visiting NZ.03 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow your rates are spent: Giant sculpture changes the face of Auckland parksNew sports like Indian kabaddi and American Football are being catered for.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFrom the MTG: Making moves to remove plasticThe MTG has been recycling for years and Laura Vodanovich is trying to do so at home, too.12 Jul 09:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why Auckland needs a waterfront museumCOMMENT: Auckland needs a museum of the sea - and here's why.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLook but 'don't touch': When people ignore the exhibition signsSome NZ museums and art galleries reveal what happens when people touch exhibits.24 Dec 09:49 PM
