EntertainmentStephen De Pledge at Te Uru, TitirangiThe artworks of Michael Parekowhai grace many city venues, but their beauties and ironies are silent.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhallic art stuns residents'Oh my God, it's a cock and balls.' A $200,000 public sculpture being installed in Auckland is causing a stir with locals, who say it resembles a penis.05 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEnergetic observer nears end of house projectArt causes lurching emotions. "From hateful boredom to supreme enlightenment," as John Radford puts it, raving about regular avant-garde concert series, <i>Vitamin S.</i>31 Jan 02:00 AM
EntertainmentThe true suffering of warWith the anniversary last year of the beginning of World War I and this year's remembrance of the Gallipoli landings there has been much comment on war and its consequences.31 Jan 01:00 AM
KahuMaori skulls to be brought homeA number of Maori skulls in a macabre collection of almost 800 human skulls in Sweden are expected to be returned to Te Papa Museum in Wellington this year.26 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWinning artwork smashedThe winning sculpture at a New Zealand outdoor art exhibition is among a number of works vandalised in the opening weekend of the free public event.26 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestylePhotos: Zodiac signs as monstersThis is your star sign as you've never seen it before. Artist and illustrator Damon Hellandbrand has reimagined every sign of the zodiac as a monster.25 Jan 09:00 PM
EntertainmentChris Abrahams, Te Uru WaitakereThe first evening concert of Te Uru Waitakere's Black Rainbow festival augured well for the gallery's enterprising cultural mix.25 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland Arts Festival: Revenge of the pencil sharpenerSee what happens when the boss turns his back in the fantasy world of BLAM! says Dionne Christian.24 Jan 02:07 AM
EntertainmentPhotos: Sculpture on the GulfThe Sculpture on the Gulf art walk returns to Waiheke Island tomorrow for its seventh season.23 Jan 12:55 AM
CompaniesWarhol beats Picasso in auction salesAndy Warhol was the top-selling artist at auction last year as increased competition for the most-expensive segment of the market drove global art sales higher.01 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleTattoo you: Aaradhna, singerThe intricate patterns that trickle down her hands have huge significance to Kiwi singer Aaradhna.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTattoo you: Shortland St starsTattoo you: Well known Kiwis show off their ink. Pua Magasiva and KJ Apa, Shortland St stars. Their on-screen characters on Shortland Street do not have much to do with each other.29 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleTattoo you: Ingrid HipkissWell-known Kiwis show off their ink. Ingrid Hipkiss TV presenter...28 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentComic artist drawn back to actionKiwi comic creator Dylan Horrocks' love of the medium was beaten to a pulp by Batgirl, but was sparked back into life through a trip into his own imaginary landscape.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisputes plague $1.5m 'lighthouse'Artistic problems and political bickering are plaguing the $1.5 million "lighthouse" sculpture on Queens Wharf.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFun toys - with serious pricesHundreds of toys which generations of pre-video-gaming children would have put high on their Santa lists are being unpacked for a bumper auction in Auckland next week.02 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessMystique to 'magic' Coatesville homeA Coatesville villa that may have once been home to artist Charles Frederick Goldie is on the market for nearly $2.7 million.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCelebrities' doodles aim to raise oodlesFor some New Zealand celebrities it was a bit of horsing around, but their doodles of horses are helping to raise money for Riding for the Disabled.01 Dec 04:00 PM
