Abu Dhabi commissions desert sculpture bigger than Giza pyramid
The work will have taken 50 years, 410,000 barrels and two famous french artists.
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The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes
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Techo goes Uesco: Berlin DJs seek World Heritage status
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Taliban reveal surprising new soft spot for history
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10 Reasons Portugal is one of the hottest wellness destinations
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' Hilma af Klint exhibition opens in Wellington this weekend
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Artists are welcoming the certainty that comes with the move to the traffic light system.
Alice Canton: 'Theatre can enable people to hear and see things through a different lens'
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Lookalike Location: The Australian island pretending to be Bali
When Covid-19 stopped Hollywood stars from filming in Bali, an Aussie island stepped up.
Auckland's top theatre company unveils packed programme for 2022
Auckland Theatre Company is returning to the stage with eight shows next year.
Tony-winning musical coming to Auckland and Wellington
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Travel 2022: Google reveals travellers priorities
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Auckland Arts Festival hopes to return 'generosity' to artists
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The Cinderella myth we can't quit
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New study predicts 2022 trends that will drive Kiwi travel
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Sex And The City apartment on Airbnb for just 2 nights
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Cannabis cafe debate blazes on as Amsterdam tourists trouble locals
Locals and business owners slam tourists for having "no respect".
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Kura head boy named for Shakespeare's Globe in London
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Housing plan will turn Auckland into an ugly city, says heritage group
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NZ's rising comedians: Billy T Awards unveils historic nominees for 2022
Four female solo acts have been nominated for the first time.
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