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Artistic farewell to iconic food plaza
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British art dealer jailed after scamming Kiwi art collector
A crooked British art dealer who sold Picassos while swindling clients has been jailed.
Art meets science in new light festival
Cutting edge of art and science highlighted in Auckland's new Tūrama festival.
How your rates are spent: Giant sculpture changes the face of Auckland parks
New sports like Indian kabaddi and American Football are being catered for.
Confession box: Fiona Pardington on not going green with envy
Artist Fiona Pardington on why she loves the Catholic church and being happy for others.
Pen-pals with infamous killer: 'Dad would've had a hissy fit'
Turbott wasn't aware she was visiting one of two people behind the Bassett Rd murders.
Health of harbour top of mind during hikoi to art exhibition
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Wellington's water whirler back on waterfront
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Bassett Rd machine gun murders: Killer's art up for grabs
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German artist makes blockbuster Lego Bridge
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National Geographic's top travel photo of 2019: 'Greendlandic Winter'
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Luxury: Winter escape at Kauri Cliffs
Chris Reed marks a special occasion with a weekend of tasteful luxury.
Objects alive with stories from the killing fields
Horrific Cambodian genocide remembered in 40th anniversary exhibition.
12 Questions: Auckland Art Gallery curator Mary Kisler
Gallery curator Mary Kisler followed in Frances Hodgkins' footsteps.
NZ artist highlights the absences in our presence
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NZ artist makes waves in Venice
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