LifestyleA refugee's love letter to AucklandDawit Arshak enjoys the freedom and safety of his life in New Zealand.18 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandDiversity stage brought to life at PolyfestColourful costumes, African beats and the sounds of Asia signalled day two of the country's biggest secondary schools' cultural festival Polyfest.17 Mar 09:42 AM
New ZealandRecord line-up for PolyfestThe sounds of the Pacific will be heard loud and proud in Auckland this week, as what is tipped to be the biggest Polyfest kicks off today.15 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentAncient art makes comebackTraditional Fijian tattooing for women, one of the region's most ancient practices, will be showcased for the first time at this year's Pasifika Festival.10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelThe ethical travellerLast week, Burma's government announced that it would no longer allow tourists to climb some of the ancient temples in the capital of Bagan.09 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelSydney: Going walkaboutYou don't have to travel to remote parts of Australia to experience its indigenous culture. There's plenty on offer right on Sydney's doorstep.06 Mar 08:00 PM
EntertainmentCosplay: What is it and why do it?Ahead of this weekend's Armageddon Expo in Auckland, Ethan Sills takes a look at the rise and rise of cosplay.04 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'NZ cops target us, call us n*****s'Young Africans claim police have stopped them on the streets or in cars for no apparent reason except their colour, beaten them, and told them to "go back to your country".03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand200 Kiwis detained on travelsMany get into trouble overseas through 'cultural insensitivity'.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 55 nationalities in just one NZ schoolThat's a lot of different ways to say hello.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: NZ, where even the nutters are niceFreedom to say our piece helps make us laid-back lot we are, writes Alan Duff.29 Feb 07:00 PM
EntertainmentCreative subjects battling for manaAre we in danger of kicking creativity out of the classroom? Dionne Christian looks at what the arts can teach our children.24 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Why focus on other cultures and not our own?Quality celebration of all our cultures more sorely needed than a parade each, writes Brian Rudman.24 Feb 01:45 AM
EntertainmentMaori culture our 'standout feature'In part 3 of our Arts in Auckland coverage, Dionne Christian looks at how you try to include everyone.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Pride just as foolish in any eraMy grandfather's book of <i>Sundowner</i> columns in selected form is kind of my Bible. I still have dreams he is alive, if missing a few marbles, writes Alan Duff.23 Feb 01:03 AM
EntertainmentCreativity thriving on city's edgeWith high-profile regional facilities in central Auckland - not to mention the lion's share of festivals - is there arts and cultural life in the 'burbs?22 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDaring plan to make Auckland a city of artIs Auckland now the city of arts? Dionne Christian investigates in a five part series that starts today by looking at arts & the economy.21 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionRobyn Yousef: Language of the lipsKnowing how to greet people as you travel to different destinations with various cultures, religions and customs can be a tricky issue.19 Feb 04:00 AM
EntertainmentMarama: Powerful calls from women of the PacificHarsh realities of modern life in the Pacific are portrayed in a stunning stage work, writes Dionne Christian.12 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionRaybon Kan: A group shrug for our national dayOur attitude to Waitangi Day is so sombre, it should be renamed Waitangi Awareness Day, Raybon Kan writes.09 Feb 08:32 PM
Personal FinanceCultures differ over attitudes to moneyWhen Sally Liu returned to China for a visit and her aunt asked how much she earned as a university lecturer, it took her a moment to answer.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: The French - it's complicatedHere are a few reasons why the French are different to us, writes Alan Duff.25 Jan 08:36 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Tiffany SinghArtist Tiffany Singh has helped 15,000 children from across New Zealand inscribe their hopes and dreams on to Tibetan prayer flags, which will fly en masse in Wellington from next month for the New Zealand Festival.11 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentUrbanesia: Pacific pleasuresThe Southside Arts Festival has morphed into Urbanesia, and offers more than 70 events, concerts, workshops and family days, many of them free, at a range of venues.14 Nov 02:21 AM
New ZealandUrbanesia showcases city culturePasifika beats, arts, culture and talent will be seen and heard around Auckland over the next two weeks during the Urbanesia festival, which starts today.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand12 Questions: Mary AmaMary Ama and the Pacifica Mamas share their culture in weaving workshops for everyone from school children to prison inmates. The Mamas are among groups showcasing Maori and Pacific art and culture in this month's Urbanesia Festival.11 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Clashes of culture call for toleranceMigrants' choice to wear burqas may be alien to West but respect gives them space to adjust to new ways in their own time.30 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleDancing the light fantasticDiwali celebrations attracted thousands of people to downtown Auckland over the weekend.18 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleThousands flock to Diwali celebrationsAuckland's Aotea Square has seen the sights and sounds of the Diwali festival this weekend.17 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleDiwali set to spice up your lifeThe Indian festival of Diwali sees celebrations fan out across Auckland over a weekend with local and international performers, writes Sarah Ell.16 Oct 06:00 PM
WorldGanesha garnished for the river of lifeAfter months of pouring monsoon rains, millions of devout Hindus across western India celebrate the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god.28 Sep 04:00 PM
