Seal carving dates back to the Spring and Autumn period in China (770-476BC), when the tradition of signing documents with personalised engraved stone seals dipped in vermilion cinnabar paste began.

Mystery surrounds a large, ornate Māori carving found washed up on a Northland beach. Arana Rewha, who recovered the carving from Omakiwi Cove, in the Bay of Islands, wants to reunite it with its ...

Bill DuVall of Newton, currently has his beautiful collection of soapstone and ivory carvings on display at the Newton Public Library. DuVall collected most of the items during his time in the ...

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In this installment, we find out how the craftsmanship of jade carving still thrives in modern times. A jadeite miniature of Taishan Mountain, majestic yet intricately detailed, faithfully conveys ...

The century-old Wellington Cable Car is a great way to get an overview of the city, as it runs from Lambton Quay in downtown Wellington up to Kelburn. It's also a scenic way to reach top ...

Several hundred people are gathered at Pakaitore, Whanganui to farewell Dame Tariana Turia. Te Pāti Māori co-founder, leader and long-serving MP Dame Tariana Turia has died. Turia passed away in ...