Revealed: First of the 2026 AJ Architecture Awards shortlists
A total of 123 projects have been shortlisted across 21 categories for the ninth AJ Architecture Awards, the…
Kiri Nathan and Allyssa Verner-Pula on authentic cultural representation in fashion – This is a Fashion Show
What does authentic cultural representation look like in fashion in Aotearoa? If you’re esteemed Māori designer Kiri Nathan,…
Disney’s Moana: Dwayne Johnson shows off Samoan pride in cultural attire at world premiere
Laga’aia, the daughter of Samoan-Kiwi actor Jay Laga’aia, played the part of the taupou (ceremonial maiden) during a…
Snøhetta’s Shanghai Grand Opera House Nears Completion Ahead of October Opening
Snøhetta’s Shanghai Grand Opera House, 2026. Image © STUDIO FANG Published on July 07, 2026 Share Share Facebook…
Letters: Healthcare needs technical and cultural competency
All 18 medical colleges and many hundreds of doctors who signed an open letter opposing the minister’s decision…
Hospital failed Māori patient seeking return of womb intact, HDC finds
In a decision released today, Commissioner Morag McDowell acknowledged the “serious implications” of tissue being returned without testing,…
Whakatāne councillors challenge grave backfill burial fee over cultural concerns
The fee would also contribute to the replacement cost of materials such as grave mats damaged by self-backfilling,…
New Zealand Football nominated for cultural competence award at Diversity Awards
“While we still have work to do, we strive to deliver a game that authentically reflects the unique…
Christ & Gantenbein unveils design for Dongjak Art Space
Sun, wind and rain will be encouraged to enter the towering timber pavilion that defines Dongjak Art Space,…
Snøhetta renovates Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers in France
Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed the renovation of Théâtre Nanterre-Amandiers in France, unifying its performance spaces around a…
Venice Biennale unveils renovated Central Pavilion
The Central Pavilion at the Giardini della Biennale is set to reopen for this year’s Venice Art Biennale,…
Glasshouse Theatre operates as “finely tuned musical instrument”
An undulating glass facade encloses the cantilevered first floor of the Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland, designed by Australian…