Entertainment'Deeply honoured': Wētā FX and Kiwi costume talent earn 2026 Oscar nomsFormer Wellington School of Design student Kate Hawley is nominated for 'Frankenstein'.22 Jan 11:25 PM
PremiumEntertainment'Adam is both genders': The NZ expert who says we have the Sistine Chapel all wrongThe controversial view behind a new exhibition of Michelangelo's famous frescoes.16 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldLeonardo da Vinci DNA discovery could uncover lost paintingsTelegraph: Scientists matched DNA on a cousin’s letters to a sketch called Holy Child.07 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandFrom retail to renown: Award-winning Whangārei artist finds voice through whakapapa25 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumEntertainmentGaylene Preston doco on artist Robin White explores the horror of nuclear war12 Sep 05:19 PM
New ZealandSky's the limit: Northland artists' creations illuminate NZ's tallest tower25 Jul 04:55 PM
New ZealandArts Festival back with diverse lineup after pause last yearThe Hawke's Bay Arts Festival runs from October 9 to 19 in Hastings, Havelock North, and Napier.24 Jul 05:58 AM
EntertainmentWētā FX earns dual Emmy nominations for visual effects in hit TV seriesThe special effects house earned Emmy nods for two high production value TV shows. 15 Jul 09:57 PM
New ZealandNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleHow a law graduate's art purchase could deliver $1m to Auckland GalleryAustralian philanthropist donates McCahon, Binney and Killeen art to fundraising auction. 26 Jun 02:00 AM
Entertainment'Loving and leaving': How divorce helped fuel Shorty St alum's creative callingNisha Madhan says leaving the show – and her husband – helped unlock her potential.11 Jun 02:00 AM
TravelWhy Art'Otel Hoxton should be your next London stayLooking for a Banksy while exploring London? Look no further than this contemporary hotel.09 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelSee Ancient Rome for the price of an espresso Want to experience the magic of Ancient Rome without the queues or pricey tickets?31 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury artist channels childhood struggles into acclaimed artworksSheelagh McHaffie uses white pastel on black paper to 'draw the light.'15 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandVandal chops down nīkau tree at heart of public picnic artwork in HaumoanaArtist Josh Lancaster designed the table as a place for nature and humanity to co-exist.15 May 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe flight of the butterflies: Photographer Deborah Kelland's emotional journey through loss'It’s like being in a snowstorm.'09 May 08:00 PM
CrimeWell-known Auckland artist used baby as decoy in prison drug-smuggling attemptVisiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.12 Apr 08:16 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleLoving the alien: Life becomes art for transgender siblings in otherworldly new show'You already stand out for being queer.'04 Apr 08:00 PM
EntertainmentDancing Through Decades: Neil Ieremia & Black Grace's 30-Year JourneyNeil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean PurcellWatch21 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch gains global fame as street art capital post-earthquakeReuben Woods noted the city's shift from English to diverse.13 Mar 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.07 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentIt’s Oscars day: How to watch and Kiwis nominatedKiwis can stream the Academy Awards on Disney+ on March 3.02 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleRevealed: Auckland Art Gallery's new $217,500-plus sculptureSingle biggest art purchase this year revealed.26 Feb 01:00 AM
KahuParihaka matriarch and arts advocate Maata Wharehoka dies at 74Parihaka matriarch Maata Wharehoka has died at age 74.21 Feb 01:33 AM
Entertainment‘Groundbreaking work’: Wētā FX artists nab three Oscar nomsThere were more individuals nominated this year than any in the company's history.24 Jan 12:46 AM
Entertainment‘Incredibly proud’: Wētā FX celebrates dual Bafta nominations, Conclave leadsThe award-winning film company is being praised for its effects.16 Jan 03:09 AM
New ZealandGisborne artists donate to Faces of the Coast for mental health awarenessFaces of the Coast art exhibition opens tonight to support Mahia Wave Warriors.21 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSaving Colin McCahon: Up to $1.5m needed to fix failing database and find lost paintingsExclusive: Grandsons reveal grand plan to preserve and expand Colin McCahon's legacy.13 Nov 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Looks like Flash Gordon left it behind': Artist spends $16,000 creating a sculpture'The theme is about making something out of stuff that people would usually discard.'03 Nov 05:00 PM
