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200 Kiwis detained on travels

Many get into trouble overseas through 'cultural insensitivity'.

Watch: 55 nationalities in just one NZ school

That's a lot of different ways to say hello.

Alan Duff: NZ, where even the nutters are nice

Freedom to say our piece helps make us laid-back lot we are, writes Alan Duff.

Creative subjects battling for mana

Are we in danger of kicking creativity out of the classroom? Dionne Christian looks at what the arts can teach our children.

Brian 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.

Maori culture our 'standout feature'

In part 3 of our Arts in Auckland coverage, Dionne Christian looks at how you try to include everyone.

Alan Duff: Pride just as foolish in any era

My 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.

Creativity thriving on city's edge

With 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?

Daring plan to make Auckland a city of art

Is Auckland now the city of arts? Dionne Christian investigates in a five part series that starts today by looking at arts & the economy.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Our cultural attic needs a clear-out

Urbanesia: Pacific pleasures

The 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.

Urbanesia showcases city culture

Pasifika 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 Questions: Mary Ama

Mary 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.

Editorial: Clashes of culture call for tolerance

Migrants' choice to wear burqas may be alien to West but respect gives them space to adjust to new ways in their own time.

Dancing the light fantastic

Diwali celebrations attracted thousands of people to downtown Auckland over the weekend.

Thousands flock to Diwali celebrations

Auckland's Aotea Square has seen the sights and sounds of the Diwali festival this weekend.

Diwali set to spice up your life

The Indian festival of Diwali sees celebrations fan out across Auckland over a weekend with local and international performers, writes Sarah Ell.

Ganesha garnished for the river of life

After months of pouring monsoon rains, millions of devout Hindus across western India celebrate the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god.