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![Recognise and celebrate the First Peoples of Australia with gallery curator, Tina Baum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Recognise and celebrate the First Peoples of Australia with gallery curator, Tina Baum
A poignant First Peoples Art of Australia exhibition is coming to Auckland this July.
![Want to know what to do in Egypt? Ask an archaeologist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Want to know what to do in Egypt? Ask an archaeologist
Josh Emmitt is an archaeologist and curator of archaeology at Auckland Museum.
![Calling all White Lotus fans, book a flight to Sydney stat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Calling all White Lotus fans, book a flight to Sydney stat
The White Lotus creator and fan fave "Tanya McQuoid" are coming to Vivid Sydney.
![Meet Barbara the T-Rex, Auckland Museum's newest dinosaur](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Meet Barbara the T-Rex, Auckland Museum's newest dinosaur
Our 3-year-old dinosaur expert hits the builders with his toughest questions.
![Focus: Auckland War Memorial Museum sees double in world first](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Focus: Auckland War Memorial Museum sees double in world first
In a world-first, the museum will be displaying both an adult male and a female Tyrannosaurus rex side-by-side as Barbara takes her position with Peter in the South Atrium. Video / Dean Purcell
![Super Rugby final to release last-minute 'once-in-a-lifetime' tickets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Super Rugby final to release last-minute 'once-in-a-lifetime' tickets
Fans who missed out on tickets for the sold-out match could watch from hallowed ground.
![Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kings and queens of philanthropy: NZ's billionaire benefactors and generous family dynasties
Uber-rich families that gift are plentiful around Auckland.
![Auckland Museum closes its doors after anti-mask protesters try to enter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland Museum closes its doors after anti-mask protesters try to enter
Police called after a group of protesters tried to enter without wearing masks.
![The hidden history of NZ's Silent Army](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The hidden history of NZ's Silent Army
The stories of flying 'Night Witches' among those on radar for author's latest book.
!['The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
![Auckland Museum to introduce vaccine mandate for staff, volunteers and visitors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland Museum to introduce vaccine mandate for staff, volunteers and visitors
"We are confident this decision will best serve the majority," museum CEO says.
![Honouring the fallen: Armistice Day commemoration services take place across the country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Honouring the fallen: Armistice Day commemoration services take place across the country
Services in Auckland were limited by Covid-19 restrictions.
![Auckland tops Lonely Planet's wish list after year-long hiatus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland tops Lonely Planet's wish list after year-long hiatus
Recognition of the city's 'homegrown swagger' is bittersweet for Aucklanders.
![Entertainer who attempted to derail a trial remains part of museum's exhibition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Entertainer who attempted to derail a trial remains part of museum's exhibition
Mika Haka remains part of Tāmaki Herenga Waka permanent exhibition at Auckland War Museum.
!['Hard to see the explanation' - $2m wage spike for Auckland Museum staff riles council CEO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Hard to see the explanation' - $2m wage spike for Auckland Museum staff riles council CEO
Auckland Council's CEO has written a letter of serious concern with museum wage hikes.
![Dion Peita: 'I'm standing on shoulders of makers and creators of taonga I care for'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Dion Peita: 'I'm standing on shoulders of makers and creators of taonga I care for'
Dion Peita of Auckland Museum talks to Elisabeth Easther.
![Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Eight of the best school holiday boredom busters
From stargazing to dino digging, here's how to make the most of the school holidays.
![Inside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Inside look: Auckland War Memorial Museum's $38m stunning atrium revamp
A big problem, in a big space, in the grandest hilltop building in Auckland is now fixed.
![The new council boss resurrecting Auckland post-Covid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The new council boss resurrecting Auckland post-Covid
Nick Hill says Auckland only needs one rectangular stadium.
![Auckland Council's new cultural agency name Auckland Unlimited](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Auckland Council's new cultural agency name Auckland Unlimited
Auckland Unlimited should be up and running in December, says Phil Goff.
!['Auckland Unlimited': Council's preferred name for new cultural agency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Auckland Unlimited': Council's preferred name for new cultural agency
The new agency will oversee the city's cultural activities and major events.