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The mannequin in my life
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that every woman, no matter how successful, must be in want of a husband and family to feel complete.
Australia: Sydney culture secrets
Sick of shopping and with time to explore before the next great meal, Catherine Smith walked her feet off exploring some of Sydney's culture highlights.
Airport art bought from trust linked to director
Sculptures at Auckland Airport's new art walking trail were bought from an entity linked to one of the company's directors.
It's the real deal - tests end doubt over $59m Rembrandt
A 17th century self-portrait has been verified as an authentic Rembrandt after decades of doubt.
Theatre preview: Annie, The Civic
The cast and crew of Annie are all smiles when we meet them - and, in turn, we are all bowled over by how good the Kiwi girls playing Annie and her fellow orphans are.
Binge eating secrets exposed
An American artist has exposed her most private moments in a series of self-portraits that portray her eating behind closed doors.
Painting seduced and trapped thief
Neither his wife nor his children knew of the terrible secret eating away at the Frenchman who stole a Rembrandt and kept it hidden in his bedroom for 15 years.
Art of shock draws a crowd
Lorne St doesn't really come alive until after midday. There are some coffee joints and a nail bar or two, and an art gallery.
Herald's winning snappers
New Zealand Herald photographers took away two of the top honours at the 40th annual Canon Media Awards.
Stephi Key's new artwork raises brows
Artworks by Stephanie Key, daughter of the PM, have been criticised as being culturally inappropriate, but he says he is happy to let her "pursue her dream'.
Gang photos pull in crowds
A controversial photographic exhibition of gang members - including one accused of murder - has proved popular with the public.
Janet McAllister: A neo liberal businessman, and philanthropist
"Kiwi philanthropist to get honorary doctorate." Was it Sir Stephen Tindall or Sir Owen Glenn? Or the arts' very own Sir James Wallace? No, all wrong, writes Janet McAllister.
Art or insult? Accused killer in show
The family of a young father are disgusted his alleged killer will be "immortalised" in a photo exhibition at an upmarket Auckland art gallery.