New ZealandDay opens eyes to richness of IslamThe Islam Open Day held at Aotea Square in central Auckland yesterday aimed to allow people to discover the world of Islam from different perspectives.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandK Rd's colour under threat of whitewashFor decades Karangahape Rd's eclectic tenants have jostled together. Now, those who love it fear Auckland's most vibrant street is under threat.13 Sep 02:00 AM
EntertainmentWallace award for tapa artThis year's Wallace Arts Trust Paramount Award was presented last night at Pah Homestead in Auckland to a Hamilton-based pacific artist.07 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentAuckland's best suburban artHundreds of artworks adorn Auckland, highlighting our culture and diversity, finds Sarah Ell.28 Aug 11:00 PM
OpinionPaora Maxwell: Protect precious taonga by giving te reo a goEveryday use of Maori language in Aotearoa is accepted in many areas of society but we still have a way to go before its usage is normalised, writes Paora Maxwell.29 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuSchool opens door to te reo earlyYear 2 students at Glenfield's Mānuka Primary School are still learning to read and write in English - but they are already learning te reo Māori too.29 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesUS companies giving out benefits instead of raisesThe annual raise is turning into a relic of the pre-crisis economy as companies turn to cheaper ways to compensate employees.29 Jul 02:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Te reo Maori deserves to be celebratedTe reo Maori it is primarily an oral language and has survived long enough now to suggest it will not be lost. But imagine how much better it would be if it was celebrated.26 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuMāori words, phrases of the day: HomeWe are marking New Zealand's 40th Māori Language Week with Māori words and phrases for a different theme each day.26 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuRoyalty, stars eager for Maori portraitsA new take on portraits is helping connect today's generation of Maori to their ancestral past - and people from around the world are wanting in on it too.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi women create Maori colonial era portraits for eager starsSoldiers Rd Portraits is giving people the opportunity to feature in their own historic vintage photos.Watch24 Jul 01:41 AM
EditorialEditorial: Chinatown decision up to ChineseA cluster of Chinese restaurants does not make a "Chinatown", much as some people might wish it to be so.20 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailIs it okay to call it 'Chinatown'?Chinese shoppers and business owners in Dominion Rd are at odds with their non-Chinese counterparts about the ethnic precinct being branded "Chinatown".19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRaybon Kan: 'If Chinese buy houses and pay you too much - you don't like it'Comedian weighs in on the property debate: "Being Chinese in New Zealand always puts you on the back foot."14 Jul 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceChinese buyers not leaving houses empty - dataJuwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.14 Jul 06:53 AM
Personal Finance'You like Chinese buyers when you're selling your house'Chinese newspaper accuses Labour of racism over property market data.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's big melting potEnglish remains king throughout wider Auckland but the second most-spoken language depends on the neighbourhood.20 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Bilingual kids in the classroom a treasureEditorial: Children coming into Auckland primary schools are carrying an undiscovered treasure - the ability to speak more than one language.20 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessFlying the flag for GisborneAs well as her work with Pultron and as its managing director, Bronwen Holdsworth has made a significant contribution to the cultural and artistic development of Gisborne.31 May 05:00 PM
KahuKiwis are better off and mostly happyStatistics NZ's General Social Survey has been conducted every two years since 2008-09.26 May 05:00 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: Kava club fosters Tongan rootsThe only palangi in the room, I had been invited by Tongan community leader Melino Maka, who was keen to speak about the place of kava in the culture here, writes Peter Calder.26 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleBecoming an apprentice geisha is no bed of rosesMentor fully understands how difficult it is to raise today's young girls to full-fledged maiko.06 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandShould Pasifika stay in South Auckland?A community meeting with the Auckland Council tomorrow is expected to drum up big support for keeping the Pasifika Festival permanently in South Auckland.20 Apr 09:24 PM
WorldJail for Syrians who wear skinny jeansIslamic State militants in the northern Syrian province of Raqqa have threatened to jail any young man wearing skinny jeans, smoking or with music on his mobile phone.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis open hearts to AsiansGreater interaction with Asians, public cultural celebrations and media reports have made Kiwis feel warmer towards Asian people, a study has found.30 Mar 10:50 PM
EmploymentAnti-Islam bias target of summitChallenges faced by Muslim workers in New Zealand and the reluctance of employers to hire them are among the issues that will be up for discussion at a summit.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAttacks 'show how important role is'On Race Relations Day, commissioner Dame Susan Devoy talks to Phil Taylor about the challenges of the job and the crossroads we have reached .20 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestylePasifika: Fresh tastes of the PacificIn a swift response to the fruit fly no-go zones in and around its original Western Springs stomping ground, the 23rd Pasifika Festival moves to Manukau this year.13 Mar 07:00 PM
EntertainmentPasifika too far from its grassrootsAuckland's Pasifika Festival is facing a backlash from those who pushed for it in the first place - with some threatening to boycott the event.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF hosts same-sex weddingThe New Zealand Defence Force has hosted its first same-sex wedding.11 Mar 04:00 PM
EconomyMore foreigners making NZ homeMigrants are once again setting their sights on New Zealand, a new report reveals.11 Mar 04:00 PM
