Arts and Culture

Chris Chang (Composite image: Dianne McCauley)

Chris Chang: give me a white sand beach and Mike Tyson's 'bonkers' life story

Actually, the Breakfast presenter admits he struggles to lie on the beach, but when he does find stillness he loves nothing more than a gripping sporting autobiography.

Thu, Jan 8

Novelist Josie Shapiro (Photo: Ebony Lamb)

This year I plan to make some life changes that won't win me any acclaim

Novelist Josie Shapiro has a vision for 2026 and it's absolutely, categorically not on Instagram.

Wed, Jan 7

This image released by Columbia Records shows CHROMAKOPIA by Tyler, The Creator.

New Grammy category honours album covers, and artists who make them

In recent years, covers had been assessed as part of the best recording package category, which considers all physical materials and images.

Tue, Jan 6

Melissa Stokes: the song that always takes me back to fun nights out as a student

SUMMER SERIES: Kiwis recommend their favourite beach, a book to read on it, and a song that encapsulates summer.

Sun, Jan 4

Chatham Islands to rebuild statue of Moriori icon Tommy Solomon

The original monument honouring the last full-blooded Moriori has deteriorated after decades of harsh coastal weather, prompting plans for a bronze replacement ahead of its 40th anniversary.

Sat, Jan 3

Chris Chang: give me a white sand beach and Mike Tyson's 'bonkers' life story

Actually, the Breakfast presenter admits he struggles to lie on the beach, but when he does find stillness he loves nothing more than a gripping sporting autobiography.

Thu, Jan 8

This year I plan to make some life changes that won't win me any acclaim

Novelist Josie Shapiro has a vision for 2026 and it's absolutely, categorically not on Instagram.

Wed, Jan 7

New Grammy category honours album covers, and artists who make them

In recent years, covers had been assessed as part of the best recording package category, which considers all physical materials and images.

Tue, Jan 6

Melissa Stokes: the song that always takes me back to fun nights out as a student

SUMMER SERIES: Kiwis recommend their favourite beach, a book to read on it, and a song that encapsulates summer.

Sun, Jan 4

Chatham Islands to rebuild statue of Moriori icon Tommy Solomon

The original monument honouring the last full-blooded Moriori has deteriorated after decades of harsh coastal weather, prompting plans for a bronze replacement ahead of its 40th anniversary.

Sat, Jan 3

Legendary Warrior Shaun Johnson: 'I had no doubts about where I wanted to be'

In this extract from his biography, Shaun Johnson recalls the moment he realised he was wanted back in the Warriors.

Sat, Jan 3

December 2025

The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center For The Performing Arts, is unveiled on the Kennedy Center.

Renaming of Kennedy Centre prompts a new round of cancellations

A new round of artists say they are cancelling scheduled performances after US President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility, prompting the institution's president to accuse the performers of making their decisions because of politics.

December 31, 2025

As the year ends, I look back to my troubled homeland and miss it more than ever

An Auckland-based writer traces the dramatic ups and downs of Venezuela and his experience as an emigrant through five New Year's Eves.

December 31, 2025

Journalist Steve Braunias (with Philip Polkinghorne at rear). Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja

Sex, drugs and tragedy on the eastern slopes: the Polkinghorne trial changed NZ

2025’s most read: An extract from veteran journalist Steve Braunias' book, Polkinghorne.

December 31, 2025

Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognised in New Year's honour's list

In all, 1150 people received New Year's honours this year.

December 30, 2025

Campers at the 2024 Rhythm and Vines event. Photo: Supplied / Rhythm and Vines

Rhythm and Vines partiers urged to stay careful on wet, busy roads

Police would be on both main and back roads across the region, he said, focusing on "restraints, impairment, distractions and speed".

December 29, 2025

Sam Olley's pick of the perfect NZ beach is in the deep south

A strong South Island thread runs through TVNZ's Dunedin-based reporter Sam Olley's summer choices for beaches, music and books.

December 29, 2025

Francis and Kaiora Tipene in Tonga with their daughter Ngawaiata.

'It tested us' – the Tipenes on pain, joy and a new series

2025’s most read: Francis and Kaiora Tipene get frank about two years of extreme highs and lows.

December 29, 2025

NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year

Some of Aotearoa's most loved summer festivals are under growing pressure.

December 28, 2025

Indira Stewart gives her summer pics. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja)

Indira Stewart: juicy reads, heartbreak albums and the one place I'll swim in NZ

The 2025 Reporter of the Year shares her summer picks for music, beach reads and swimming spots.

December 28, 2025

Acclaimed Kiwi actor at forefront of effort to protect artists from AI

Jennifer Ward-Lealand told 1News reporter Simon Mercep how she's fighting for actors' rights.

December 27, 2025

NZME apologises for Christmas list featuring made-up book titles

Some have speculated online that some of the fake book titles published in NZME-owned papers may have been AI-generated.

December 27, 2025

Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson in Jacinda's office, watching Winston Peters announce his decision on live television, October, 2017. (Photo: Clarke Gayford)

Grant Robertson: 'Jacinda's resolve was impressive and scary all at once'

SUMMER READS: In this extract from his memoir, the former deputy prime minister remembers the tense days after the 2017 election, when Winston Peters held the power to choose which party would govern New Zealand.

December 27, 2025

‘Secret Santa’ by the Inclusive Performance Academy had its own movie theatre premiere.

Young people with disabilities bring Christmas cheer with sitcom pilot

People Like Us' episode Secret Santa recently premiered at a movie theatre.

December 24, 2025

Major EDM festival coming to Wellington reveals headline acts

Ultra New Zealand will hit Wellington with a three-stage event on April 10, 2026 headlined by some of the biggest names in the business.

December 23, 2025

A person takes a selfie of a piece of graffiti artwork by Banksy depicting two children, in London,.

Banksy unveils new art in London following speculation over murals

The black and white mural, painted above a garage, depicts two figures dressed in winter hats and boots lying on the ground, with one of them pointing a finger upwards.

December 23, 2025

Ali Mau: 'I've given up on that good girl thing'

With her new book out today, journalist Ali Mau talks about letting go of dark secrets, the incredibleness of her girlfriend and how she used to think she was fat.

December 22, 2025