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Watch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protest
A 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.
Luxon says Destiny protest went ‘too far’ as Brian Tamaki confirms he gave orders
Topp Twins issue rallying cry to rainbow community: 'We will not be intimidated.'
Police cordons erected around Napier Museum after discovery of strange bird-like ‘package’
By about 2pm, police determined the package posed no threat.
'Sad but thrilled': Ailing butterfly collector gives away life’s work
68-year-old John McArthur vividly recalls the first time he saw a butterfly.
New director aims for 45,000 visitors, 90% community satisfaction at Tairāwhiti Museum
Tairāwhiti Museum director Tapunga Nepe highlights priorities for community engagement.
Retired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'
Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.
Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events
If you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.
Te Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soar
The national museum will remain free for Kiwis.
Historic Huntly railway station bounces back from arson attack
The building will house the Huntly Museum soon.
Museum gearing up to celebrate half a century
Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is gearing up to blow out 50 candles.
A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books
A fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.
Monet was born here, so why do so many tourists snub this French city?
It's only the birthplace of one of the world's most famous artists and artistic movements.
Rotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to start
A project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.
The numbers: How many people visit Whanganui's libraries
The library has been without a main carpark for over four years.
Do you recognise anyone in this Levin photo?
If you do, a group of volunteers at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō want to hear from you.
Frank Film Episode Six: Tūranga: What a 21st century library can be
In 2014 Cantabrians submitted their ideas for a new public library in the centre of Christchurch. Ten years later, Tūranga shows what a contemporary library can be.
Returning city land to mana whenua marks ‘exciting new relationship’
Returning land in central Tauranga to mana whenua has resolved a long-standing grievance.
Councillors cautious about Sarjeant entry fee
Whanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says 'making policy on the fly' is not a good idea.
Tram museum medal recipient praises colleagues
Henry Brittain is a key person at the Wellington Tramway Museum.
Library access makes way for Sarjeant landscaping work
'We will have two construction sites working next door to each other.'
From the MTG: Celebrating the importance of our museums
Those who represent the public face of museums, at times have to justify their value.
Community wants to save Waihi Art Centre
The council is working its way through 300 submissions.
Library membership data moved offshore
Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki District councils are two of 41 councils to make the move.
Waikato Museum closes until December for 'significant' work
Hamilton City Council said the work had been planned for a long time.
Thames Museum struggling with 'climbing costs'
The museum is in desperate need of visitors and funds to keep going.
Four Northland artists to feature at prestigious art fair
Dickinson's mission is to show the wealth of talent Northland has to offer.
Oranjehof Dutch Connection Museum's latest acquisition
Oranjehof Dutch Connection Museum in Foxton has acquired a large model of Abel Tasman's flagship De Heemskerck. Video / Horowhenua Chronicle