Ey! Iran: Contemporary Iranian Photography

For many in New Zealand, our understanding of contemporary Iran is immediately connected to images of conflict and tension. The perception that it is a culture closed to the west and culturally…

Are NZ art magazines exciting enough debate?

By Mark Amery Courtesy of The Dominion Post "For me an art object is only interesting as a relational thing," says painter Judy Millar in the Autumn issue of quarterly Art New Zealand. "The…

From The Banks Of The River Danube: A conversation with Annea Lockwood

Music Month Q&A: Chris Knox

Chris Knox is regarded as the godfather of the Flying Nun scene who helped take the 'Kiwi' indie sou

Chris Knox - The Nothing

Chris Knox, 55 year-old spiritual godfather of the Flying Nun scene, was born and raised in Invercargill, where he found pen and paper, the family piano and a Super-8 camera to be the vehicles for an…

New Artland & Television Spaceman

New Artland is a major new TVNZ art series in which thirteen epic works of art a

Contribution to NZ recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

Dunedin composer Gillian Whitehead has been appointed a Distinguished Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DCNZM) for services to music. Whitehead's was one of many Queen's Birthday…

Shock at death of photo journalist in Kenya - PM

Prime Minister Helen Clark today expressed shock at news of the death of New Zealand photo journalis

Shock at death of photo journalist in Kenya - PM

Prime Minister Helen Clark today expressed shock at news of the death of New Zealand photo journalist Trent Keegan, in Nairobi, Kenya, and extended her sympathy to his family and friends. "Our…

Te Vaka and Scribe lead S ³ Pacific Music Awards

Te Vaka and Scribe have taken double honours at the S ³ Pacific Music Awards 2008 announced on Saturday night in Manukau City. Te Vaka was honoured with the Radio 531pi Best Pacific Group award…

Vietnam: Not Just a 12 Month Tour

As the first major conflict that received the full attention of the media, the Vietnam War produced many compelling images and stories. Some of those powerful images and stories will be on display at…

Online memories of NZ and the Vietnam War

A new era in New Zealand's digital history has begun with the launch of Vietnam War website, asking people to share their stories, experiences and memorabilia of the Vietnam War. Developed by the…