Ardern delights prize-winning Australian artist with a congratulatory phone call.

Australian artist channels Jacinda Ardern to win Australia's most famous portrait prize

Who are the five New Zealanders joining an elite group of our most iconic artists?

Greg Fleming talks to new Aussie crime star Jane Harper on the eve of her Auckland visit.

Antonio Banderas has created a portrait of the controversial artist and womaniser.

The winners of the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards have been announced.

A painting bought for $35,000 in 1997 is set to sell for up to $17 million.

COMMENT: Why do the arts always lose out in our sports-obsessed country?

Artist's first major interview since taking his former gallerist and friend to court.

The signed print comes with a certificate of authenticity, and an eye-watering price tag.

Rich McCor has a huge following as he re-imagines landscapes around the world.

The aerialist's fall reportedly 'traumatised' audience members.

The $8.4 million gallery will be open to the public on Saturday morning.

Hobson Street Theatre Company takes The Race to Wellington Fringe

One of the biggest literary stars in the world is coming to New Zealand.

That controversial Ed Sheeran tattoo is finally done - complete with Hayley Holt tribute

Published 21 years ago, Barbara Ewing's novel The Actresses is more relevant than ever.

Body language expert Suzanne Masefield uses story-telling to teach kids life lessons.

The Mona Lisa may soon be taken on a "grand tour" to allow more people to see smile.

Actress and author Barbara Ewing's first book is about to be re-released dealing with sexual abuse and the casting couch. Video / Greg Bowker

New author Stuart Turton's genre-bending debut thriller has the mystery world abuzz.

New book releases reviewed: This is How it Ends, The Wicked Cometh, Off the Record,

The Pop-up Globe juggernaut keeps right on spinning.

The collection of paintings is valued at up to $4 million.

Euan Macleod talks to Adam Gifford ahead of the Auckland Arts Festival.

It was perhaps inevitable that Instagram would shake up the art world.

Documentary maker Rebecca Tansley at Karekare Beach. She is working on a project about the Royal NZ Ballet's production of the iconic NZ film The Piano.

Love is in the air this week, so Dionne Christian looks at some of the artists we love.

In the age of mass production, are skills handed down through generations being lost?

The City of Sails will be awash with colour as the Auckland Pride Festival returns Feb 2.