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By Gregor Paul II Two years after leaving Hnry Stadium because of declining attendance and rising costs, the Wellington Lions have once again been seeking a permanent home venue for the 2026 NPC season. The Lions could no longer use Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua, as the Wellington Centurions, effectively the Wellington B side, have...

The latest in a series of politically inflected sculptures to appear on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., is a giant golden toilet that can now be found near the Lincoln Memorial. Its title, as its plaque states, is A Throne Fit for a King , and its makers is the Secret Handshake, the same group of anonymous artists that also produced Best Friends Forever , a sculpture that featured a beaming Donald Trump and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “With so much horror happening on a daily basis, it’s easy to forget what this President has actually accomplished. Like remodeling  The Lincoln Bathroom ,” the Secret Handshake told ARTnews in an email. The group was referring to Trump’s renovation last year of the bathroom attached to the Lincoln Bedroom, a guest room at the White House. At Trump’s behest, the bathroom’s Art Deco–style green tiling was switched out for sterile marble, leading to online mockery. Trump said on Truth Social that the gesture was “appropriate...

For centuries, drawings and prints were collected and exhibited together, with the blurry distinction between the two sometimes dissolving altogether. The upcoming IFPDA Print Fair at the Park Avenue Armory (April 9–12) will offer an illuminating exploration of this relationship, with 80 exhibitors from Singapore to Stockholm (including blue chip galleries Hauser & Wirth, Pace Prints, and David Zwirner) presenting 500 years of drawings, prints, and editions to train your eye and, perhaps, tempt your wallet.  Related Articles Pace Prints Heads West With a Hollywood Hub, a Chuck Close Deep Dive, and a Case for Why Prints Matter Now International Fine Print Dealers Association Expands Its Mandate, Adding Drawing Dealers for First Time This year marks a milestone for the IFPDA, which recently rebranded itself as the International Fine Prints & Drawings Association. Longtime members like Hill-Stone, David Tunick, Inc., and William Shearburn Gallery will be ...

The 2026 Wellington club rugby season kicks off this coming Saturday. The season starts with the opening round of the Premier Swindale Shield, Premier 2 Harper Lock Shield and Colts competitions. A mix of historical and recent stats and updated records is collated below.  97 – The number of Jubilee Cups contested. First won in 1929...

Volatus Aerospace is sharpening its strategic edge with the appointment of Major General (Retired) Gary Deakin CBE to its advisory board—a move that underscores the company’s growing ambitions in the aerospace and defence sectors. A veteran of NATO with a distinguished military career, Deakin brings decades of operational and strategic experience to the role. His background reflects a deep understanding of defence planning and execution, positioning him to support Volatus as it continues to expand its capabilities and influence across both domestic and international markets. The appointment signals a deliberate step by Volatus to integrate high-level military expertise into its leadership framework. As the company advances its work in government and defence-related projects, Deakin’s insights are expected to strengthen advisory services and open new pathways for collaboration—particularly in areas aligned with evolving national and allied security priorities. Volatus has steadily b...

Canada is doubling down on one of the most critical—and increasingly contested—domains in modern defence: cybersecurity. With a $3.6 million investment from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), the Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO) is set to become a key node in strengthening the resilience of Canada’s defence supply chains. Announced on March 24, 2026, the non-repayable contribution—delivered under the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) for Quebec—signals a targeted push to bolster regional innovation capacity while reinforcing national security priorities. The funding will support UQO in expanding its ability to develop and transfer cybersecurity technologies, directly addressing the growing threat landscape facing defence-related industries. At the core of the initiative is the creation of a defence-standard cybersecurity laboratory. Designed as a secure and immersive environment, the lab will allow businesses to test their systems against realis...