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In the second of a series, we look at government support and what duty the state has to keep art forms and artists alive.

Those who did turn up to the second meeting of the Falkland Islands Select Committee on Constitutional Review on May 25 were greeted by a numbered list of 10 topics projected onto a large screen. The topics were listed in a proposed order for consideration that was produced by what was called “a small group”.

Diversity comes out at Featherston's annual book event.

Celebrated New Zealand writer Catherine Chidgey has won the $64,000 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for The Axeman’s Carnival – a page-turning novel of depth, pathos and humanity that skilfully infuses ...

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Maui’s very own Rio Blue Imperato was one of seven finalists considered for the prestigious Duke Kahanamoku award in recognition of an exceptional Hawaiʻi high school senior who exemplifies the character and values of Duke Kahanamoku.

OPINION: Letters on the harbour crossing, Marama Davison and Auckland airport shares.

“We have a cultural smorgasbord on offer at this year’s Festival. Our audience will definitely be spoilt for choice,” says Peter Biggs, Chair of the Featherston Booktown Trust. “I can’t wait to see the streets of Featherston alive and humming ...