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Rangatahi playwrights hone their act
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Want an Australian holiday? Sydney is totally Wicked!
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Hamilton's 'misfits' come out of the shadows for Festival of Weird
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Special significance for 2023 Fakes and Forgeries contest
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Art to help dogs: Northland art project to help dog owners who can't afford vet care
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Artist ordered to repay Danish gallery for $120k 'blank canvas' stunt
The Danish gallery has been chasing the missing bank notes and rogue artist for two years.
Significant collection of artworks move into new home
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