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Design: Being pacific
Two women abandon bland in favour of the sunny colours and natural style of our neighbours.
Tired old lady gets a facelift
The Edmiston Gallery in the National Maritime Museum has had a much-needed revamp.
Making her mark
Expat Kiwi Nikole Lowe is one of Britain's most sought-after tattooists, having inked the bodies of celebrities including Boy George and Adam Ant.
Seuffert casket NZ bound for $56,800
This month Christies in London offered a real New Zealand treasure.
Returning to his roots
He is one of the most influential artists of the past half-century and, at 72, is busier than ever.
Thorny issues rooted in floral metaphor
Artist uses rose and its thorns to express his passion for Maori concerns.
Phar Lap caught in bronze at full gallop
A slightly larger-than-life bronze statue of the gelding Phar Lap is today to be shipped to Timaru, near the famous racehorse's birthplace.
Down to a fine art
Earlier this year, the extraordinary art collection built up by Pierre Berge and Yves Saint Laurent over half a century was auctioned by Christie's in Paris.
Pacific flavours wow Manukau
A Pacific-flavoured extravaganza of dance, music, fashion and art is wowing the crowds in Manukau.
$1m Maori art trademark for chop
A trademark used by some of Maoridom's elite artists will be scrapped, a move criticised by some of those who set it up.
State of the art update for bank
One of New Zealand's most valuable art collections has been assembled in a room at the BNZ's new national headquarters in Auckland.