The four-penny postage stamp from 1902 featured an upside-down Lake Taupō — a misprint that's made it both unique and famous.
New Zealand
5:56pm
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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.
10:40am
Johnny and Azita Agnew have a history of delving into the lives of society's most marginalised groups and making artful documentaries.
Life
Sat, Sep 20
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'Washday at the Pa, A Survey' is the first of what will be annual exhibitions of the late photographer's works.
Friday 6:53pm
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Finding a screen-free hobby that sticks, though, can be easier said than done.
World
Mon, Sep 15
Each piece is crafted not just to bury the deceased, but to embody the essence of their life.
Sat, Sep 13
The order to remove it came from court administrators because the 143-year-old Victorian gothic revival style building is valued for its historical significance.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Sep 11
The mural depicts a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-splattered placard while a judge in a traditional wig and black gown beats him with a gavel.
Tue, Sep 9
Photos of the artwork surfaced last month for the first time in eight decades in an online real estate advertisement.
Fri, Sep 5
The portrait surfaced last month in a real estate listing unwittingly posted by one of the daughters of fugitive Nazi officer Friedrich Kadgien.
Thu, Sep 4
The 17th-century Italian portrait is believed to have been looted 80 years ago from a Jewish collector by fugitive Nazi officer Friedrich Kadgien.
Wed, Aug 27
John Barnett was a producer on Footrot Flats, Whale Rider, Sione's Wedding, and Once Were Warriors sequel What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
Tue, Aug 26
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.
Entertainment
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.
Te Ao Māori
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
The best-selling book has spawned a movie starring Gillian Anderson, and now a burning controversey over the truth of its contents.
Fri, Jul 11
Once the domain of Millennials, point-and-shoot digital cameras are making a comeback with Gen Z.
Tue, Jun 24
One of the country's most prolific and well-known writers, Gee wrote more than 30 novels for both adults and children.
Sun, Jun 15
"Over 80% have not been lent for 20 years," National Library’s Mark Crookston said.
Thu, Jun 12
With the latest series of The Casketeers out on Wednesday, Francis and Kaiora Tipene get frank about two years of extreme highs and lows.
Sat, Jun 7
For 45 years Jane Rosenberg has produced art for news agencies at many of the world's biggest trials.
Fri, Jun 6
