As directed by President Trump, Congress has eliminated over a billion dollars in public broadcasting funding, forcing TV and radio stations to seek alternative funding sources.
World
Wed, Oct 8
She has sung for queens, presidents, and packed concert halls across the world, but Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's greatest legacy may now be what she leaves behind.
New Zealand
The bestselling author known for her chronicles of class and sex in risqué novels, including Rivals and Riders, has died, her agent and family said.
Tue, Oct 7
The works were part of an exhibition, "Salvador Dalí, tra arte e mito", that had been on show in Rome.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Oct 2
Councillors voted to spend up to $297,000 from the Reserves Contribution Reserve for the refurbishment.
Politics
RNZ's review sought to "determine whether it could be more effective at reaching audiences across platforms and be more efficient".
Wed, Oct 1
Wellington's Te Papa is hosting a celebration of the history and living art of moko kanohi, led by national tā moko collective Te Uhi a Mataora.
Te Ao Māori
Mon, Sep 29
The stadium's planning rules allow just 12 concerts a year, but the rules are more flexible for sports.
Business
Thu, Sep 25
Craigslea Kindergarten said the funds would help pay back $45,325 it allegedly owed to staff.
She starred in more than 100 films and made-for-television productions, but she was best known for embodying youthful purity in Federico Fellini’s 8½.
Entertainment
Wed, Sep 24
The former New Zealand prime minister tells the story through the eyes of her daughter, Neve.
Life
OPINION: Elizabeth Gilbert's account of guiding her terminally ill partner through her final months is sometimes cheesy and often bizarre.
Tue, Sep 23
The four-penny postage stamp from 1902 featured an upside-down Lake Taupō — a misprint that's made it both unique and famous.
Sat, Sep 20
Judges said it was the "off-the-scale" intricacy and beauty of Tsukumogami that won American design pair Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould the 2025 Supreme WOW Award.
Johnny and Azita Agnew have a history of delving into the lives of society's most marginalised groups and making artful documentaries.
'Washday at the Pa, A Survey' is the first of what will be annual exhibitions of the late photographer's works.
Fri, Sep 19
Finding a screen-free hobby that sticks, though, can be easier said than done.
Mon, Sep 15
Each piece is crafted not just to bury the deceased, but to embody the essence of their life.
Sat, Sep 13
Written by New Zealand-born Richard O'Brien, the musical has captivated audiences for more than 50 years with its unique blend of camp, horror, and sci-fi.
Mon, Aug 11
The new centrepiece — spanning a total length of 15m — was created by a team of designers and sculptural artists at Wētā Workshop in Miramar.
Fri, Aug 8
Controversially, the production was mostly shot in New Zealand with non-Hawaiian crews.
Sun, Aug 3
Polynesian ocean-voyaging canoes are incredibly rare, with the Anaweka waka being only the second one known to have survived into the modern day.
Tue, Jul 29
Chris Moore's 5.5 metre steel sculpture, worth $50,000, was stolen from his studio in Oratia yesterday morning.
Sat, Jul 26
The museum in Wellington welcomed over 1 million visitors in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Thu, Jul 24
An exclusive extract from veteran journalist Steve Braunias's latest book, Polkinghorne.
Tue, Jul 15
