Is it okay to stage The Mikado in 2017? Most definitely, writes William Dart.

We talk to Charmeyne Te Nana-Williams of What Ever it Takes, a home-based rehabilitation and support services organisation.

The Herald this week marks the launch of Super Diverse Women. Today, Lincoln Tan talks to a laywer who came to New Zealand from Pakistan.

Despite having better work ethics, refugee and immigrant millennials (RIM) still struggle to get good jobs in New Zealand, a study has found.

COMMENT: Uproar engulfing presidential hopeful is the sound of bubble bursting for political elite, writes Alan Duff.

Rez Gardi came to NZ under the refugee quota system. After spending nearly 20 years in Auckland, Gardi says she still feels like a second class citizen.

Women of colour stand up and make some noise in Hot Brown Honey as part of Auckland's Pride Festival.

William Dart reviews the latest classical music CDs.

Eli Kent has put his spin on Ibsen's Peer Gynt.

COMMENT: Past atrocities can be found in the history of every culture and do not excuse wrong-doing in the present.

COMMENT: I see his traits in me - but at least I'm getting therapy.

As Kiwis celebrate, or not, 177 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, Cherie Howie asks ordinary Kiwis what they think about our national day.

William Dart reviews the APO's first concert of 2017.

Migrants do not dilute New Zealand's cultural identity despite more coming from non-traditional source countries, experts say.

Today is an anniversary not just for Auckland but everywhere from Taupo north.

COMMENT: Frankly, the whole idea of being a "real" New Zealander seems a lot like an idea invented by marketers, writes Deborah Hill Cone.

Composer Tan Dun combines classical music with smart phones, writes William Dart

The story of the Chinese in New Zealand will be seen in a new museum exhibition.

Chinese, English and Maori opera tells a striking story.

Greg Fleming reviews the latest crop of crime fiction.

Miriama McDowell's new theatre roles see her combining Shakespeare with the local prison system

New Year may be done and dusted for many Kiwis, but for Chinese New Zealanders like Tiffany Shan, it is still a week to go before they celebrate New Year.

New Zealand's education system needs to put more focus on languages, says the woman whose video about Maori pronunciation received thousands of views last week.

COMMENT: If the Kardashians are more famous than scientists saving millions of lives with their research, then we're all culturally less for it.

Amazon has sparked outrage by continuing to sell "racist" and religiously offensive fancy dress costumes despite criticism from customers.

Like flared trousers, words come in and out of fashion. These are about to go out permanently.

Auckland Choral's Messiah provided a much-loved finale to the city's musical year, writes William Dart.

Yuletide traditions are not only passed down from generation to generation, but from country to country, often in places that don't have a Christian tradition.

Aucklanders get their first glimpse of the new Whoa! Studios today.

Huge touring exhibition is an art world highlight for 2017, writes T.J.McNamara.