COMMENT: It's time to ask where our own planetary civilisation falls on the spectrum.

A new podcast series reveals some of NZ's writers most hard-fought battles.

One of the most enigmatic mysteries in art history appears to have finally been solved.

The Oceania exhibition opened at the Royal Academy of Arts in London with a stirring Karakia. Video / Corazon Miller

COMMENT: How about installing a growth mindset in your students, even the dirty waggers?

Meghan Markle will get an insight into NZ history before her visit here next month.

The list has been released in the lead up to NZ Bookshop Day next weekend.

Greg Fleming reviews the new novel by James Frey.

Based on Crowley's research, there were at least 50 caves with around 250 entrances.

Barfoot & Thompson's $1m donation produced a $2.5m public art work.

William Shatner's promising "100 minutes of laughter" at his upcoming Auckland show.

The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is heading to New Zealand in 2020.

The painting was created in 1918 and was unknown to the art world until recently.

Going back to school gives one of our most successful theatre companies a chance to learn.

Feminist version of Manet's Déjeuner sur l'herbe helped shape the young Split Enz stars.

Dionne Christian's picks for what to see this year at the Brisbane Festival.

Mirror artwork reflects light from both glass and bronze sides onto O'Connell St.

More than 25,000 New Zealand readers voted for their favourite books.

Otago professor Liam McIlvanney talks about giving a voice to crime victims.

Parris Goebel and her sisters are behind the new initiative: Sisters United NZ.

Author Dame Fiona Kidman talks about her latest book, This Mortal Boy. / Mark Mitchell

Art collector Milly Paris reflects on the joy of collecting.

While you're getting into the groove you might also like some Māori literature.

Italian scholars say they have discovered the earliest known work by Leonardo da Vinci.

Security footage shows a thief sneaking into an unsanctioned Banksy exhibit.

The painter Milan Mrkusich, who was a pioneer abstract artist in New Zealand, has died.

Artist talks about museum's collection for exhibition Fa'aliga: Beyond The Grass Skirt.

Classic play robust enough to stand up to global move, says theatre director Colin McColl.

Mayor to play "Mr Fixit" in bid to tackle traffic congestion and protect the environment.

It's simple, effective and attracting all the bids in auctions for charity.