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Auckland Museum plans to shift from 'colonial museum' to 'Te Tiriti-led museum'
Museum will operate as a social impact organisation under its draft annual plan.

Weaving with string games and Te Rā, our oldest sail
An exhibition at Auckland museum will share matauranga Māori knowledge.

Why Auckland Museum pulled the pin on hosting a hit Harry Potter exhibition
How a group of committed staff convinced Auckland Museum to turn away a major exhibit.

Te Rā: the only known customary Māori sail in existence
Kahutoi Te Kanawa talks about Te Rā, the only known customary Māori sail in existence, in Auckland War Memorial Museum's exhibition titled Te Rā: Navigating Home. Video / Jason Oxenham

Israel-Hamas war: NZ Human Rights Commission urges reporting of Islamophobia, anti-Semitism
It comes after tensions at Auckland Museum and police patrols at NZ synagogues, mosques.

'Our approach was wrong': Auckland Museum apologises for lighting up in support of Israel
Pro-Palestinian supporters engaged in a "black out" of the museum's lights.

This is where you'll find one of Thailand’s last untouched paradises
Believe it or not, this idyllic place has barely been touched by tourism.

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
Josh Emmitt is an archaeologist and curator of archaeology at Auckland Museum.

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
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
Uber-rich families that gift are plentiful around Auckland.

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
The stories of flying 'Night Witches' among those on radar for author's latest book.

Meet Auckland's terrifying visitor
Peter is 3m high, 11m long with huge bone-crushing teeth and jaws, and he's 60m years old.

Auckland War Memorial Museum reopening to public
Auckland War Memorial Museum will welcome visitors back at 10am on Monday.

'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
"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
Services in Auckland were limited by Covid-19 restrictions.

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
Mika Haka remains part of Tāmaki Herenga Waka permanent exhibition at Auckland War Museum.