New ZealandThree days, 25 different gardens: Festival for green thumbs arrives in Hawke's BayAll proceeds from the first edition will go to Riding for the Disabled branches.27 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.' 26 Aug 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Stoked': Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival returns to RotoruaThe festival will feature live music, contemporary dance, performance art, and solo works.26 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleFrank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater undergoes renovationsThe American architect's multi-terraced masterpiece is a Unesco World Heritage site.26 Aug 01:49 AM
WorldNazi-looted art discovered after 80 years thanks to real estate adThe Goudstikker family plans to reclaim the artwork.25 Aug 11:03 PM
EntertainmentHelen Mirren: Condescension towards elders is insultingShe urges people to embrace ageing, highlighting its many positives.24 Aug 05:27 AM
New Zealand'We are just the right people': All-female leadership revives arts festivalJade Baker leads the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival with an all-female team.22 Aug 06:00 AM
EntertainmentKirsten Dunst: English people can't pronounce my nameDunst jokes: 'It's Keer-stun, yeah, but again, who cares?'21 Aug 10:09 PM
WorldHistoric Swedish church makes 5km journey to new homeTrailers with 220 wheels carry Sweden's most beautiful building to make way for a mine. 19 Aug 06:03 PM
LifestyleKiwi teen author makes Time's 'Girls of the Year' listSurprisingly, the Tokoroa 17-year-old once 'hated writing'.18 Aug 02:27 AM
Entertainment'Highest 2 Lowest': Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite in NYC thrillerSpike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' reimagines Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low'.18 Aug 01:21 AM
EntertainmentTerence Stamp, actor who epitomised swinging 60s London, dies at 87The English actor rose to fame in the early 60s with films like 'Billy Budd'.17 Aug 07:39 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart: NZSO's Enchanted concerts showcase bold classics amid mixed reviewsREVIEW: The NZSO returned to the town hall after three months away.17 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite an art': Potter's journey from dairy farms to kiln masteryRoto-o-Rangi potter Janet Smith has spent her childhood and working life on dairy farms. 15 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy artists, parents and music fans should head to Auckland this weekendTāmaki Makaurau is abundant with arts and culture this August.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentEverything we know about Taylor Swift's new album (so far)She announced The Life of a Showgirl on her boyfriend's football podcast.13 Aug 10:04 PM
EntertainmentTrump announces Kennedy Centre honoureesSylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor and George Strait will receive honours.13 Aug 07:38 PM
New Zealand'Distils the complexity': Book about Treaty of Waitangi scoops top prizeCategory winners receive $8500, except for the first book winners, who take home $2500.13 Aug 08:45 AM
RoyalsPrince Andrew's daughters suffer collateral damage in royal controversyA new book reveals embarrassing details about the Duke of York's family.11 Aug 11:10 PM
ReviewsWilliam DartWilliam Dart review: Auckland Philharmonia shines with Ravel and Saint-Saens concertREVIEW: Sydney Philharmonia Choirs added sonorous, wordless voices to the performance.10 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Eight-year-old drummer wows with Green Day coversShe learned drumming rhythms from playing on pots with chopsticks.09 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'Monsters are not born – they are created'Playwright Jess Sayer on the 19th-century teen who gave the world Frankenstein's monster.09 Aug 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekend: Art shows, comedy gigs and arcade fun in AucklandHere are our top picks for activities and adventures in Tāmaki Makaurau.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Act of racism': Education Ministry cans children's school book for too many Māori words'Our members see this move as an act of white supremacy,' says Te Akatea.08 Aug 02:52 AM
RoyalsPrince Andrew lost his virginity at 11, biography claimsThe book details Andrew's early sexual experiences and their impact.07 Aug 07:21 PM
OpinionFull moon, you had me at halo If you wondering about the strange phenomenon in the night sky this week, wonder no more.07 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandActors, parents 'disappointed' by Akl theatre group's response to sex charges shockA parent said they had to have 'uncomfortable' conversations with their daughter.07 Aug 06:04 AM
World'A wonderful result': First edition of The Hobbit sold for $97,000Only a few hundred of the original 1500 copies are believed to still exist.06 Aug 11:28 PM
EntertainmentRocky Horror Show returns to NZ for 2026 tour after 16 yearsTickets go on sale next week through Ticketmaster and Ticketek.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA rare copy of ‘The Hobbit’ is found on an unassuming shelfOnly about 1500 first editions were printed in September 1937, making them rare.05 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is shooting now. Will it hit?The sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada' will be released next year, sparking fan excitement.05 Aug 02:38 AM
EntertainmentWilliam Dart review: NZTrio's Fantastique concert showcases global musical journeyPsathas' 'Angelus' opened with a relentless, fiery toccata.05 Aug 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington ‘Slower than expected tourism recovery’: Te Papa forecasts $13m deficitThe museum was just named a top global destination, but it's struggling financially.03 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why New Zealand urgently needs a cultural gifting programmeA Cultural Gifting Programme would aid public collections and support artists' careers.31 Jul 08:00 PM
