Wellington, G2, New Zealand

Giant sculpture of hand being removed from roof of art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand. Wonder why so many people hated...OH GOD, WTF IS THIS ABOMINATION? (pics) [Strange]

Giant sculpture of hand being removed from roof of art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand. Wonder why so many people hated...OH GOD, WTF IS THIS ABOMINATION? (pics)

2024-10-31 14:35

Nightmare-inducing — and beloved — hand statue waves goodbye after ‘disturbing’ public for years

Some found it disturbing, and now, after five years of provoking controversy and myriad emotions — from horror and revulsion to delight — among residents of New Zealand’s capital, Quasi will be removed from the roof of City Gallery this week.

2024-10-31 14:18

A New Zealand city waves goodbye to its 'disturbing' giant hand sculpture that many came to love

Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five years. Dubbed Quasi, the 16-foot — almost 5 meters — creation of Australia-based sculptor Ronnie van Hout carries …

2024-10-31 14:09

A judge will decide if owners of a New Zealand volcano site where 22 died were unjustly convicted

A judge in New Zealand is to decide whether the owners of an island volcano suffered a miscarriage of justice when their company was convicted of failing to keep visitors safe when an eruption killed 22 people in 2019

2024-10-31 11:58

All Blacks cashing in around the globe and the financial stakes in World Rugby’s leadership battle - Gregor Paul

OPINION: England have already proven they have the greater brand value.

2024-10-31 04:55

Wellington Police charge partner of Australian diplomat with assault after Wellington ‘altercation’

The man claimed diplomatic immunity as he was taken into custody.

2024-10-31 03:30

Foreshore and seabed: Lawyer says future Government will have to apologise for proposed amendments

Parliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.

2024-10-31 02:07

US election 2024: Trump warnings fall flat, trash talk breaks out in final days of white-knuckle race – Audrey Young

OPINION: Damnation be damned – American voters won't be swayed.

2024-10-30 23:54

Harris, Trump Paint Victory as Vital to Protect U.S. Democracy

Both candidates used their last major campaign speeches to argue that their opponent threatens democratic governance.

2024-10-30 23:00

Not the time to share: NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms

Multi-patient rooms are the status quo for hospitals in New Zealand. But this breaches best practice for healthcare and infection control protocols, as well as the rights of vulnerable patients.

2024-10-30 22:05