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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.
How Witi Ihimaera is nurturing the next generation of Māori writers
Te Kaituhi Māori opened 2025 applications for its mentorship programmes.
Live at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venue
Downtown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life.
‘Human trafficking’: Auckland-based former dancer claims mistreatment by global company
He described the gruelling training regime as "torture" with irregular pay.
Parihaka matriarch and arts advocate Maata Wharehoka dies at 74
Parihaka matriarch Maata Wharehoka has died at age 74.
Hamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in town
Over 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.
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.
Three Days in February
Serena Stevenson's new multimedia project is a poetic homage to Splore. Video / Serena Stevenson
Karl Puschmann: This is not a heavy metal documentary
‘When we started, the relationship between Government and Māori was okay. That's changed.’
Final curtain call for much-loved theatre stalwart killed in Kaipara crash
Michael Craig Collins (Mike) died in a single-vehicle crash at Kaipara this month.
How artradie is connecting Kiwis with New Zealand artists
Mei Hill talks to Tom Raynel about artradie and its marketplace, created by artists.
Who is Neil Gaiman – the author facing sexual assault allegations in NZ?
The new sexual assault allegations have halted film and TV adaptations.
New Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients named
Plus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.
Free Te Tiriti books for all NZ high schools after donor's gift
Roimata Smail: 'This generous support ensures students access clear Treaty knowledge.'
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.
Secret Auckland: A poet's tour of Tāmaki Makaurau
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
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.