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'Milestone in the history of Boon': Hamilton celebrates special centenary
Hamilton's much-loved street art festival turned 10 last weekend.

How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.

The Faces of War: Artist Paints Forgotten Lives of NZ Soldiers
Portraits highlight soldiers' pre-war lives on show at Jack Morgan Museum.

Inside the artistic world of Carin Wilson’s coastal sanctuary
Pukeruru’s architecture reflects a Māori way of experiencing space as breathing.

Shop and stare: 9 boutiques and art galleries to explore in Queenstown
Fill up on art, design and fashion in Queenstown and Arrowtown.

Into the blue: Ocean-inspired artist, 22, lands first exhibition
Annabel Morgan works in a surf shop by day and paints the sea by night.

Irish agitators Fontaines D.C. take on the modern world: ‘Music for nihilists who crave hope’
Review: Emma Gleason speaks to Carlos O'Connell and sees the post-punk stars in action.

Photographing nature - a true contest
This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography.

Dick 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.

A Boy’s Own Adventure - Dick Frizzell on his new memoir
Featuring stories from Frizzell's childhood Hastings, the book is released March 13.

‘It’s a match!’: Long-lost Brueghel painting identified in Dutch museum
Journalists from arts magazine Vind spotted the painting at an exhibition last year.

10 unmissable places in Seville for first-time visitors
Check out spots recommended by the Spanish city’s most respected artist, Fernando Aguado.

Pāpāmoa College mural celebrates student success
A newly completed, massive mural at Pāpāmoa College is drawing attention.

It’s not all about St Paddy’s Day: 12 crazy-cool festivals in Ireland for 2025
Crown a goat as king - there's nothing ordinary about these extraordinary events.

‘You become the lie’: Art adviser opens up on $11m fraud
New York Times: Lisa Schiff drew her clients close. Then she stole millions from them.

Boon boom pow: Community to celebrate street art milestones
The annual festival will mark its 10th anniversary this year.

Hundertwasser Art Centre hoping to claw back losses with good summer
The centre has struggled with low tourist numbers and the cost-of-living crisis.

'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancer
One message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.

Margaret Hansen's 'The Silk' showcases vibrant floral art in Gisborne
Hansen's works were inspired by her vintage silk kimono's embroidery.

Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.

Auckland Art Gallery closes due to ‘unexpected building issues’, safety concerns
A leaking pipe on the second floor of the gallery has forced its closure.