Community binds together after teens threaten library for months
Behaviour forces library to shorten its hours and roster staff on in pairs.
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Brian Tamaki cancels drag queen event created by ex-Destiny Church member
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Staff protest looming cuts to University of Waikato Library
People gathered at the University for a protest against proposed cost cuts.
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Floppy ladies, the emoji effect and other book cover trends we can't resist.
'I'm sorry': Wellington council backtracks on pool and library cuts
One resident was brought to tears during the marathon council meeting.
From the MTG: We are set for another year of educational fun
All programmes align with the New Zealand Curriculum.
Wellington on a budget: Your guide to the capital's best free attractions
New Zealand's capital doesn't fall short of things to do...for free.
Library cat has paws of clay and a silent purr
Stuart Schwartz won the competition to name Palmerston North Central Library's cat.
Beautiful painting an important part of history
The evocative watercolour is by the well-known colonial artist Charles Decimus Barraud.
Hastings Library at risk in big earthquakes; council opts to keep it open
The building is not at any immediate risk in smaller earthquakes.
Rapacious carnivores and gentle giants: Dinosaurs on display at Te Papa
The biggest dinosaur to ever exist is the star attraction at this new exhibition.
Man accused of damaging panel at Te Papa appears in court
A man charged in relation to a protest at Te Papa this week has been released on bail.
Te Papa Treaty protest included members of Restore Passenger Rail
Members of the group known for gluing themselves to roads were among those present.
Friends of Kāpiti District Libraries disbands
The group had been operating for over four decades.
A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.
This is how you sidestep the crowds in Athens
Avoid the hordes by doing exactly as the locals do.
Māori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylight
The kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.
Controversial sex book for teens given 'unrestricted' rating
The unrestricted rating will allow parents to decide if it's appropriate for their teens.
Check this out: Century-overdue library book finally returned in Minnesota
The tome turned up while someone was sorting through a relative’s belongings.
Cyclist knocked off his bike, pecked by birds and chased by a helicopter
No challenge is too big for this tough-as-nails librarian.
From the MTG: Packing up a huge job
Wherever possible we have planned for new storage methods to be more easily accessible
Digital issues now make up a huge part of Whanganui libraries' borrowing
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Learn the whakapapa of an historic Māori phrasebook at Auckland Council libraries
Auckland Council libraries celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Literary exhibition celebrates the lost art of letter writing in Whanganui
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Decorative art exhibition a show for all ages
A whalebone heru will be among items in new “Eye Spy: Curious Stories” exhibition.
Editorial: Reflections as Google turns 25, another giant step for humanity
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'Fabulous' controversial sex book for kids a welcome resource
The book has caused heavy debate in New Zealand and Australia.
Controversial sex book sparks anger for library users
The book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.
Extremely overdue: Library book returned after 119 years
It’s never too late to return a library book.
Bay writer books school libraries restock drive
The “beating heart” of many learning environments was ripped away by the cyclone.
Dozens attend storytime session with drag queens despite complaints
The event was well-attended despite a number of complaints.