New ZealandTe Papa protest: It’s a mistake to ignore ‘painful’ parts of history, museums boss saysA group called Te Waka Hourua spray painted over a panel of a version of the English text.13 Dec 01:54 AM
New ZealandTe Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger RailMembers of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.12 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandMan held in custody after Te Papa Treaty protestThe 29-year-old from Nelson will be back in court on Thursday.11 Dec 11:48 PM
KahuMāori legal expert backs Te Papa protesters' demandsMāori academic Carwyn Jones said Te Papa's Treaty of Waitangi exhibition needs to change.11 Dec 07:22 PM
New ZealandTe Papa to ‘think about’ future display of Treaty of Waitangi after defacing, 12 arrestsMan abseiled from the roof of the museum and defaced the Treaty of Waitangi exhibition.11 Dec 04:00 AM
TravelCast of world's largest dinosaur to go on display at Te PapaThe largest dinosaur in the world is heading to Te Papa.17 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandColenso students’ artwork on show at Te Papa"The beautiful thing about working with young people is they will always surprise you."25 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandCourtney Johnston on being Te Papa’s youngest ever CEO – ‘The job is hard, but I never feel lonely in it’'It’s a position of privilege – being able to study art history and make it a career.'02 Jul 09:00 PM
KahuNinety-five Māori, Moriori remains including six Toi Moko repatriated from GermanyTe Papa will hold a pōwhiri to commemorate their return.10 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandFormer PM Jacinda Ardern donating clothing to Te PapaArdern showed a preference for local designers throughout her political career.05 Apr 01:57 AM
KahuPhotographer Te Rawhitiroa Bosch credits te reo for opening doors in lifeTe Papa launches two new kaupapa Māor exhibitions.11 Nov 07:49 PM
TravelWhere I'd Rather Be: Soaking up the art at Te PapaThe latest exhibition features the work of legendary Kiwi artist Robin White.11 Jun 05:00 PM
VideoHundreds of zeroes hovering above in Te Papa’s new exhibit The Silvering gives new meaning to zeroes in this exhibit by Australian artist Mikala Dwyer. Video / SuppliedWatch20 May 05:08 AM
TravelMidweek micro-adventures are all the rage and here's whyIf you wish summer could last forever, ensure it does with a midweek microadventure.22 Feb 04:07 AM
TravelKnow before you go: Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2022Get the full lowdown on the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2022.19 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandDestination Mars: 'Thrilling' interactive exhibit promises fun for the whole family"We wanted to create a really complex environment, and kind of overload the senses."09 Dec 10:03 PM
New ZealandTe Papa summer exhibition will showcase work of artist Rita Angus to the new generation'It is remarkable how much power and relevance her paintings still have today'.16 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandSneak peek inside Wellington's empty central library labelled 'depressing' and 'heart-breaking'The library has been closed for more than two years. 18 Oct 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuThe rise of Puanga: What it means and how it's celebratedPuanga, the Aotearoa New Year, is a time to remember the past and look to the future.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Papa set to re-open tomorrowNational museum will reopen on Tuesday after becoming a location of interest last week.27 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandCovid in Wellington: Major tech conference cancelled, sport organisers wait on adviceNine hundred people were due to attend tonight's Sport and Recreation Awards at TSB Arena.22 Jun 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTe Papa biggest buys revealedNZ's national museum spends around $3m a year on new works - but what are the top 5?04 Jan 04:00 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
New ZealandFeather cloak given to Cook will stay in Hawai'iAfter almost 250 years abroad, this cherished feather garment is back at home.08 Jul 11:29 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces bailout for the arts sectorPM Jacinda Ardern has announced more than $70 million for the arts sector, including a bailout package to keep national museum Te Papa afloat.Watch28 May 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelKiwi and kea and kākā, oh my!How to spot a kiwi in the wild (when you're a Kiwi in captivity).25 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus alert: Te Papa visitors warned to self-isolatePassengers on a cruise ship visited the museum before three were diagnosed with Covid-19.21 Mar 04:26 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Te Papa museum to close for two weeksTracing potential Coronavirus contacts not possible with thousands of visitors every day.20 Mar 02:13 AM
Olympics'Absolutely disgraceful': Te Papa slammed over Peter Snell blazerPeter Snell's iconic 1960 blazer attracted little to no interest from NZ museums.12 Mar 02:43 AM
KahuMuseum: Prized taonga used in river battlesTe Mata o Hoturoa is one of the most prized and iconic taonga in the Whanganui Museum.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandHerald 'suffrage' edition gifted to Te PapaSpecial edition of the Herald becomes part of the permanent Te Papa collection26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHundertwasser job: The arts building and building the artsKathleen Drumm - from Toronto International Film Festival to Whangārei's Hundertwasser.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe plans to protect cultural treasuresTe Papa stores items at three places in Wellington to reduce risk of loss from fire.17 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandEndangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Pigeon BayThe animal reportedly weighed 300kg.19 Mar 08:11 PM
