When photographer Cameron McLaren spent two days at the reclusive Christian community of Gloriavale, he was surprised to be left to wander unescorted.

An artwork mirroring a state house, on Auckland's waterfront, has been officially unveiled tonight.

As a Tauranga art festival looms, the mystery surrounding the Banksy-like stencil art found in the CBD deepens. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Auckland Arts Festival director Jonathan Bielski discusses his personal highlights of the festival.

The story of the Chinese in New Zealand will be seen in a new museum exhibition.

Contemporary comic puts quiet achievers in the picture.

Tauranga Rocks is an apt name for a new craze which has gone viral with up to 1400 locals becoming rockers in the past couple of weeks. The

A few words with artist Dick Frizzell.

Every year dozens of protected New Zealand objects leave the country for good. Here's what some of them are.

Huge touring exhibition is an art world highlight for 2017, writes T.J.McNamara.

Waiheke Island will once again welcome New Zealand's most prestigious sculpture exhibition.

Craft, design and architecture are booming and a new gallery is needed to keep up with this growth.

Kiwi couple donate seven works including pieces by Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol and Joan Miro at inaugural event.

The beauty and mystique of Māori musical instruments were almost lost to the world. But Napier man Layton Robertson is playing his part to help revive them. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Artists and actors are joining forces to raise funds for animal sanctuary Paws Awhile.

"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Southern Hemisphere's largest Lego Christmas tree takes centre stage in Aotea Square.

Painter Zarahn Southon is at home with the Dutch masters.

Ann Shelton's photographs have hidden histories. Kim Knight talks to the artist ahead of an exhibition spanning 20 years of her work.

Outstanding sculpture show raises money from Women's Refuge.

Aucklanders invited to see "raw art".

A new two-storey gallery will span the fourth and fifth floor of the museum.

They say a stitch in time saves nine - that's the hope for a group of Auckland prisoners.

One of New Zealand’s most acclaimed photographers, Marti Friedlander has passed away.

Family links found in Auckland Art Gallery's Lindauer exhibition.

The winners of New Zealand's premier ceramic art competition have been named.

Ceramic artist John Parker's stunning book encompasses 50 years of his work.

Clay breaks new ground in ceramics show.

Artist Michel Tuffery and the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Nick Hurley, explain what's being created for the RSA Cemetery in Rarotonga.

Opotiki Artist Jamie Boynton has unveiled his latest work, at Waiotahe Valley School centenary celebrations. The artwork reflects Mr Boynton's personal to uncover his identity, a mix of Maori and Pakeha heritage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.