OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Mayor's arty plan hijacks our wharfThe Auckland Council is bending all the rules to fast-track the erection of a mock ye olde state house on Queens Wharf, the nation's most expensive piece of real estate, writes Brian Rudman.19 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandVenetian glass chandelier to light up Queens WharfA 4.5 tonne Venetian hand-blown glass chandelier of native flowers, birds and insects is the centrepiece of a large public sculpture at the end of Queens Wharf.19 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi nan's safari pics stunRobyn Preston is a mother of five and grandmother of seven from a small community near Dargaville. We meet the photographer who now spends at least half the year in Africa.10 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldIt's the real deal - tests end doubt over $59m RembrandtA 17th century self-portrait has been verified as an authentic Rembrandt after decades of doubt.10 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArt raises funds for restorative justiceWorks by 12 prisoners are on show in Wanganui's Davis Central City Library this month, in an exhibition themed Aotearoa - Our Land, Our People.09 Jun 06:38 AM
LifestyleBinge eating secrets exposedAn American artist has exposed her most private moments in a series of self-portraits that portray her eating behind closed doors.05 Jun 04:15 AM
EntertainmentTheatre review: Shadowland, The CivicThere is absolutely no doubt that the artists of American dance theatre company Pilobulus are supreme masters of the ancient art of shadow play.04 Jun 01:30 AM
TravelNelson: Art for art's sakeMatt Philp meets some of the creative talent behind Nelson's upcoming winter festival season.27 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandArt of shock draws a crowdLorne St doesn't really come alive until after midday. There are some coffee joints and a nail bar or two, and an art gallery.17 May 05:00 PM
BusinessRecord $745m of contemporary art soldBillionaires from around the world competing for masterpieces propelled Christie's to its biggest ever auction selling $745m worth of art15 May 04:41 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Can NZ sustain two arts festivals?Until now, the two NZ festivals have co-existed - Auckland on the odd years, Wellington the even. But from 2016, Auckland goes annual for the first time, writes Brian Rudman.13 May 09:30 PM
EntertainmentStephi Key's new artwork raises browsArtworks 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'.11 May 05:20 AM
OpinionJanet McAllisterJanet 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.02 May 09:11 PM
EntertainmentKids mix it up all month and moreDionne Christian previews May's big fat helping of music for Auckland's children.02 May 04:15 PM
OpinionPaul Moon: Portraits fall back on shock valueNZ's art history is strewn with images of the indigenous barbaric, which were frequently used to accentuate the counterpoint to the civilised European, writes Paul Moon.29 Apr 05:00 PM
