Latest from Libraries, Museums and the Arts

Mummies on the move: Egypt transfers 18 kings, 4 queens in lavish parade

The mummies were transported in climate-controlled cases loaded onto decorated trucks.

World of WearableArt welcomed like an 'old friend'

The show was a Covid casualty, and the postponed exhibition is finally set to open.

'Incredible': Apple CEO on Māori filmmaker's new video

"It's incredible to see art, creativity and technology come together," Tim Cook said.

Inside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revamp

A big problem, in a big space, in the grandest hilltop building in Auckland is now fixed.

MTG Māori exhibitions finalists in design awards

This is the third time MTG has been a finalist in the awards.

Plastic Bag Museum as last refuge for plastic refuse

Now just over a year since New Zealand "banned the bag" they've virtually disappeared.

'We have questions': Council stunned as newly strengthened library fails inspection

The building is potentially earthquake prone despite a 2016 renovation and strengthening.

Covid-19 coronavirus: Closing night at the museums

UN agency warns pandemic could lead to one in eight museums closing.

Auckland pools remain closed due to water restrictions

Council libraries, fitness centres and community venues will start to open from next week.

From the MTG: Making moves to remove plastic

The MTG has been recycling for years and Laura Vodanovich is trying to do so at home, too.

Simon Wilson: Why Auckland needs a waterfront museum

COMMENT: Auckland needs a museum of the sea - and here's why.

Terracotta Warriors in Te Papa

Look but 'don't touch': When people ignore the exhibition signs

Some NZ museums and art galleries reveal what happens when people touch exhibits.

Artist Ruth Buchanan wins 2018 Walters Prize

The winner of New Zealand's richest contemporary art prize has been named.

Suffrage art exhibitions 'a visual celebration of voices'

Art exhibition raise visual voices to address gender inequality.

Bone study gives picture of NZ's lost world

New study using DNA from fossil bone uncovers unknown animal species and Māori behaviours.

International 'Tuku Iho / Living Legacy' exhibition opens in Rotorua

Exhibition gets first NZ outing after attracting acclaim, and audiences in Asia & America

Waiheke Island artist

Waiheke Island artist Kazu Nakagawa. / Dean Purcell