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Goldie's 'Thoughts of a Tohunga' could sell for $3.5m
The oil painting is set to be auctioned tomorrow.

Gisborne artist Glenn Brown wins national art prize with futuristic Battle of Wellington
Architecture and ornithology feature in the award-winning painting Battle of Wellington.

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.

Sky-high yakitori? Here's how you should spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas markets, art and food for a good cause, plus much more.

A record 45 students to graduate from Tipu Ake carving course
The idea behind the kaupapa was to connect young people with their culture.

Letters: Another Am Cup in NZ? That boat has sailed
OPINION: 'In reality, this is not a New Zealand team.'

City's 'budding and burgeoning' art scene gets two new leaders
'To connect with others... through performance and art is vital for people’s well-being.'

South Korea Han Kang’s Nobel Prize for literature a first for country
Author Han Kang is at her peak — with her ‘magnum opus’ arriving in January.

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.