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Massive mosaic project reaches final stage
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New Zealand Fringe Festival returns with huge lineup
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Dame Anne Salmond dedicates book to educator and te reo Māori lecturer Merimeri Penfold
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The millionaire sex offender must abide by certain rules.
Photographer on elevating migrant voices in NZ’s fine arts
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History of chair design on show
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Bread, circus and a 1000m blow-up tent: Christchurch Buskers Festival returns
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New artworks released for Kahui St David’s fundraiser
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A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
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When worlds collide — The Art of Black Grace
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'A denier': James Wallace barred from inviting guests to home
A psychologist said the philanthropist was a low risk of sexual reoffending.
Victims react to news millionaire sex offender James Wallace to be freed from prison
The philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood earlier this year.
Rangimoana Taylor receives highest honour in Te Waka Toi Awards
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Pah Homestead cafe under new management, previous operator in liquidation
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The Great NZ Road Trip: Artist Sir Grahame Sydney
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Kapa haka funding is money well spent - MP
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Review: New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Auckland Town Hall
William Dart reviews New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
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Cause for celebration: Toi Mahara set for grand opening
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