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Obit: Kerikeri's Doug Turner remembered as man behind town's performing arts centre
Huge efforts of Kerikeri performing arts legend Doug Turner recalled
Author hopes David Seymour reads her new book
Pākeha author Lorraine McLeod’s new book inspired by challenge from Tā Toby Curtis.
September reads for bookworms
Looking for a new book? These recent releases span crime to cookbooks (and some NZ bees).
Dame Lisa Carrington unveils new book
The dual language book, available in English and te reo Māori follows an 8-year-old Carrington, and is 'a story about courage, showing up and doing your best'. Video/Whakaata Māori
Explore Te Ara i Whiti: Celebrating love and unity through contemporary art
Tairāwhiti Arts Festival's interactive sculpture exhibition returns.
Art in the Park returns
The popular event is back at Eden Park and orgasniers are expecting their biggest turnout yet. Video / Alyse Wright
What’s on in Tāmaki Makaurau for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori?
Auckland city will have plenty of attractions during Māori Language Week.
Quilt and Textile Art Extravaganza on this weekend in Whangārei
The biennial extravaganza is on this weekend and includes a poignant guest exhibition.
Heading to Art in the Park 2024? Here’s what you need to know
Dozens of new artists to show at Eden Park event.
New festival to attract book lovers and writers
The festival launches in August next year.
Full steam ahead: Bay Cities' Symphonic to transport listeners on whimsical train tour via song
The Bay Cities' Symphonic Band is ready to wow Hastings audiences.
Booklovers share their favourite reads from August
Looking for something new to read? Experts share what’s caught their eye recently.
Opinion: Crunch the data for grown-up budgeting skills
Opinion: Does confectionary still preclude a movie ticket?
Light up the night: Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival staple set to return despite festival cancellation
A much-loved remnant of this year’s cancelled Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival will be back.
Love art? Check out these exhibitions in Auckland this weekend
Plus, Disney on Ice, markets and a restaurant month for foodies that can not be missed.
Poverty and struggles: Northland writer features gritty side of the Far North
Crime writer Catherine Lea explains why her books are now set in the Far North.
NZ-bound illusionist on the ‘sliding doors moment’ that led to him touring the world
Scott Silven says much of his success comes down to being 'really lucky'.
Arts stalwart Maclean leaves lasting legacy in will
Maclean was passionate about arts and encouraging others to take part.
Artist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competition
Ella Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.
‘Good Vibes Only’: Hawke’s Bay short film about graffiti starts a mural renaissance
The arts collective looks to bring good vibes to Hawke's Bay towns.
Haka Theatre is lifting the roof off theatres
Autaia will showcase more than 500 ākonga from Auckland
Novelist Emily Perkins on why ‘we’re always drawn to stories about the unhappy rich’
Lioness author talks to Liam Dann about money art and the economics of writing.
New house at Gibbs Farm sculpture park on NZ's Best Homes with Phil Spencer
'Leveraging our innovative reputation in the pursuit of creating remarkable homes'.
A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books
A fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.
Rob Campbell: We find it easier to respond to a simplified, even sanitised, view of te ao Māori
OPINION: We must never lose sight of prophets and their prophecies.
5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
Creative Coromandel wants to support artists to amplify creative practice
Creatives set out to unite diverse groups.