EntertainmentRevealed: 'Vibrant' work wins Parkin Drawing Prize 2021Mark Braunias' abstract artwork caught the judges' eye for its "raucous energy".02 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandWellington council mulls arts festival payout after theatre delayCouncil documents confirm the theatre will not re-open in time to host the festival.30 Jul 01:08 AM
KahuThe South Aucklander using the arts to inspire rangatahiSheldon Rua doesn't see dancing or poetry as a hobby, but a vessel for change.25 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleObama and Springsteen to release book based on podcastAfter the success of their podcast, the new friends are about to release a book together.24 Jul 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: Webb's Auctioneer Charles Ninow reveals how he got into the booming art and collectible tradeHow Auctioneer Charles Ninow went from selling used mattresses to multi-million dollar auctions at Webb's. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch23 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Marvellous legacy': Māori arts educator retires at 82Although he loved teaching, Sandy Adsett is looking forward to his next chapter.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCannes makes history: 2nd female director wins top honourGasps at Cannes as Spike Lee accidentally reveals the winner early.17 Jul 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The extraordinary lengths (and emails) an author went to for Jacinda Ardern interviewEmails reveal how an author gained a rare exclusive interview with Jacinda Ardern.17 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherMelanie Rands: 'We're both driven by our values [and] share an appetite for risk'Artist and poet Melanie Rands on her life and work.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReeling in the magic: NZ's last working 35mm film projectionist with no plans to retireAuckland Art Gallery describes John Lilley as a 35mm film legend.12 Jul 03:32 AM
EntertainmentAt Cannes under Covid-19, glamour gets unmaskedThe pandemic is invisible. But on red carpet, life's almost normal.09 Jul 09:42 PM
KahuWaikato artists urged to unite through creativity and fight racismPieces will become part of a collection that serves to build a sense of whanaungatanga.02 Jul 07:06 PM
New Zealand$500,000 payment: Stunt workers' fury over LOTR injuriesLord of the Rings TV series stuntwoman paid $500,000 after injury.02 Jul 05:00 PM
RoyalsCritics slam 'archaic' Diana statue: 'Awkward, stiff, lifeless'"Not much of a likeness. The sculptor needs to go to Specsavers."01 Jul 08:36 PM
New ZealandGiving students hope through poetryPoetry an effective way to facilitate healing and growth, says Christian minister.29 Jun 02:31 AM
EntertainmentPolice recover Picasso, Mondrian works stolen in 2012Greek police recover paintings by 20th century masters Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian.28 Jun 09:01 PM
RoyalsSurprise as another Meghan children's book surfacesIt turns out "The Bench" isn't the Duchess' first foray into children's literature.25 Jun 10:49 PM
KahuTe Karanga: Auckland's new Māori ancestor-inspired muralJanine and Charles Williams used photocatalytic paint that reduces noxious air pollutants.25 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandFirst-of-its-kind art piece uses car lights as 'paintbrush'A prominent New Zealand artist and an award-winning race car driver have teamed up.21 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDrag Race Down Under's first drag superstar crownedDrag Race Down Under's first drag superstar has been crowned and she may be familiar.19 Jun 08:33 PM
LifestyleWriting can improve mental health – here's howThere are three types of writing that can improve your self-awareness and mental health.18 Jun 09:54 PM
Lifestyle'Racist and xenophobic': Online anger over cancelling of author Enid BlytonSocial media hit back after the author was rejected for being 'racist, sexist, homophobe'.18 Jun 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth Easther'I was painfully shy, so in terms of where I've ended up... it has surprised people'Actor and writer Jacob Rajan talks about his life and work.31 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's in a name? News anchor announces death of wrong William ShakespeareMixup involving "Taming of the Flu" man and famous author dubbed a "comedy of errors".29 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestylePhotography exhibition: Of women, by women"What does it look like to be a mother and a photographer?"28 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentTe Papa's Surrealist Art exhibition 'uncanny, magical'Surrealist Art: Masterpieces from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen begins on June 12.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Ceramics dangers brings studio safety cautionHealth and safety is important to potters too. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 May 12:17 AM
LifestyleFormer Elle editor on the darker side of glamour magazinesAfter turning 40, she felt she needed to start living her truth and tell her story.20 May 01:44 AM
TravelTourism in bloom: Monet's gardens reopening in GivernyAfter being closed for 6 months due to Covid, the world-famous gardens are set to reopen.18 May 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHelen Kelly: Her Life - author Rebecca Macfie on the kindness warriorWas union leader Helen Kelly, who died 5 years ago, the great Prime Minister we never had?14 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPop-Up Globe owners $720k in the red as two more businesses sink into liquidationLiquidators have given a dire outlook for creditors.11 May 05:23 AM
VideoGiant gold cupola to top Hundertwasser Art Centre in WhangāreiSign-writers Vern Newlove and John Ferguson craft the giant gold cupola to top the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangārei. Video / Tania Whyte Watch06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherWriters Festival author tells of mischievous childhoodPoet and author Kate Camp talks about her work and life.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNineteen ways to be Ai WeiweiThe artist, activist and humanist appears in the Auckland Writers Festival this month.30 Apr 10:00 PM
