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Investor's art exhibition challenges Mt Eden 'nimbyism'
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Banana duct-taped to a wall sells for $182,000
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Scarlett Johansson opens up on infamous remark
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Gordon Walters' koru artwork being auctioned for second time in 20 years
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Trump honours American artists and stars
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Teuila Blakely's 'Sex and the City' memoirs
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Local Focus: Mr G at home in Tauranga Art Gallery
A first glimpse of Mr G's first-ever solo exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Solo Colin McCahon raises $1.7m
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Move over Wonky, meet Dinky Donkey
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How 1911 theft made Mona Lisa world's most famous painting
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Booker Prize: Judges try it both ways
Booker prize judges split between celebrated author and new writer.
Jo Cribb: Reading in the digital age
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Controversy over Nobel nods
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Dead girl with world's most-kissed lips
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Golden lavatory stolen from Blenheim Palace
The 18-carat solid gold toilet was stolen only hours after its installation at the Palace.
Top groups scoop awards for making arts fairer
A theatre group started to help the homeless wins top arts award.
Te Papa $1.2 million treasure damaged in transit
And it's not the only piece to be damaged in the past 18 months.
The Netflix serial killer drama too disturbing to write about
Mindhunter has returned to Netflix and frankly, we're lost for words.
Kiwi star on Luke Perry: 'he gave a great shoulder massage'
McLeod's Daughters star shares pivotal memories from her career.
Emmy nomination for Jude's daughter Ella Dobson
Talented New Zealand animator Ella Dobson on team nominated for an Emmy.
Tauranga or towel-wronger?
Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Art grants the life-blood for laureates
Ten New Zealand artists to receive top awards for stellar contributions.
David Kirk: What is the spirit of New Zealandness?
COMMENT: Divide between sport and the arts is established early and is hard to bridge.
Deep South provides another poet laureate
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Local Focus: Kaitiakitanga, guardianship and biculturalism
Contemporary views on ancient concepts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Genius? Wellingtonians slam 'creepy' hand sculpture
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