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Golden lavatory stolen from Blenheim Palace

The 18-carat solid gold toilet was stolen only hours after its installation at the Palace.

Big rewards for NZ's emerging artists

Ten NZ artists will get a life-changing message in the next few months.

Artist Dick Frizzell: Christians have a lot to answer for

Artist Dick Frizzell on creating a one-man niche for himself and his art.

Ashleigh Young: I forced myself to look at The Hand

Canvas columnist Ashleigh Young on the Hand sculpture, in Wellington.

Top artist makes over Dominion Rd

Famed NZ artist Dick Frizzell lends a hand to street art project.

Tauranga or towel-wronger?

Mr G sends a clear message to Tauranga. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Stay-at-home Kiwi dads take the reins

Daddy's home - the photographs revealing days in the lives of stay-at-home dads.

Best of 2019: What ever happened to the Nek Minnit guy?

Levi Hawken tells Russell Brown about fame and becoming a meme.

Simon Wilson on THAT hand sculpture

Wellington has a new public artwork and not everybody is happy, writes Simon Wilson.

Confession box: Fiona Pardington on not going green with envy

Artist Fiona Pardington on why she loves the Catholic church and being happy for others.

Pen-pals with infamous killer: 'Dad would've had a hissy fit'

Turbott wasn't aware she was visiting one of two people behind the Bassett Rd murders.

Health of harbour top of mind during hikoi to art exhibition

Art exhibitions usually open with wine and cheese, this one starts with a hikoi and hangi.

The Design Junkies host who painted his way out of depression

Portrait of an artist in recovery.

Wellington's water whirler back on waterfront

Sculpture made famous by a bumbling climber has been returned to waterfront.

Bassett Rd machine gun murders: Killer's art up for grabs

An oil painting purportedly by one of New Zealand's most infamous killers is for sale.

German artist makes blockbuster Lego Bridge

Megx might be the new kid on the block but his playful artworks are turning heads.

National Geographic's top travel photo of 2019: 'Greendlandic Winter'

A black and white photo of a dolphin in Kaikoura won third place in the nature category.

Janet McAllister: Who does Boy Walking sculpture represent?

COMMENT: Janet McAllister on how the sculpture reinforces what is regarded as the norm.