OpinionAlf Filipaina: Fears over iwi input misguidedRules are all about balance - making sure bad things don't happen, without getting in the way of the good, the new, the fun or the functional.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBig crowds enjoy a taste of the PacificPasifika 2014 proved a big hit for the tens of thousands who headed to Auckland's Western Springs Reserve for the two-day event.09 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestylePacific AucklandIt's one of the city's most popular festivals, but you can enjoy the Pasifika feeling any time of year, writes Catherine Smith.07 Mar 09:00 PM
LifestyleLet there be lightFor the first time since 1995, Valentine's Day will fall on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, or "Yuan Xiao Jie" - a day commonly also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.12 Feb 04:30 PM
KahuFemale Speaker breaks with protocolThere was one small break in protocol this morning at a major gathering of parliamentary speakers from around the world. And it was by an Aussie in red shoes.21 Jan 10:49 PM
KahuBattle of the sexes at conferenceSpeakers from around the world will be welcomed at Parliament today in a huge powhiri - but there won't be any women in the front row,21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHappy year of the horse!A month-long series of festive events to welcome the Year of the Horse will follow the Prime Minister's dotting of the lion's eyes today.18 Jan 12:33 AM
LifestyleKiwi acrobat's impressive skillsShe grew up in Whangarei as a ballerina and a vegetarian, but 23-year-old Emma Phillips is back as a Mandarin-speaking acrobat who loves eating duck heads.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionTariana Turia: Cultural traditions must remainWe can develop practices and procedures for Parliament that reflect the dual heritage of New Zealand, writes Tariana Turia.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLively debate on dead issuesLivelier cremation services and better ways of turning your corpse into compost are hot topics as people have their say on a proposed overhaul of burial laws.29 Dec 02:28 AM
OpinionJohn Minto: A great man but not a great presidentWhen we look at Nelson Mandela's legacy as South Africa's post-apartheid leader, we must acknowledge serious failings, writes John Minto.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionKevin Roberts: Rome wasn't built on apathyWe must first conquer our island syndrome and pull together if we are ever to win the world from the edge, writes Kevin Roberts.09 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandCensus 2013: Facts & figuresStatistics New Zealand has released key census information on the country's population, its mix of ages and sexes, and where people choose to live.03 Dec 02:58 AM
New ZealandNZ's population hits 4.24m (+ map)New Zealand's population is now 4.24 million and is getting older and more ethnically diverse, this year's census has shown. Click here to see an interactive map from the data.03 Dec 12:52 AM
LifestyleFlowering of ScotlandScottish ancestry looms larfe in the background of many New Zealanders. Dionne Christian investigates how the tradtions are being kept alive.22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandAsians aim for seats in NZ boardroomsFrank Cui arrived in New Zealand 13 years ago from Northeastern China with big plans but little English.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ No 5 on world prosperity listNew Zealand has been rated the fifth most prosperous nation to live in, according to an international report.30 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Sea change in attitude towards Asian migrantsSometimes, changes in attitude are apparent not so much because of what is being said as what is not being said.25 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandIndian festival lights up cityDowntown Auckland was filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of India at the weekend at the annual Diwali Festival.20 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Overhaul of burial law not neededEditorial: A review of burial laws by the Law Commission has led to drastic and largely unnecessary recommendations.20 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleDiwali Festival: Let there be lightJoin the Indian community as it celebrates the renewal of life with an explosion of colour, dance and food, writes Catherine Smith.19 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandTouch of India lights up cityIndia's most celebrated event - Diwali - will light up Auckland this weekend as dozens of events and international acts help celebrate this year's Festival of Lights.17 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelMalaysia: Building a future for Borneo"Pro! Pro!" The honking, nasal call is quickly absorbed by the uncomfortably moisture-heavy forest canopy. We scan the dense tangle of tree trunks and twisted vines, waiting for a response.05 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland branch for Te Papa museumA major announcement has been made about a new Auckland branch for the national museum Te Papa, currently based in Wellington.07 Sep 02:10 AM
New ZealandTe Papa museum to bring its treasures to ManukauSouth Auckland is set to gain a rich cultural and economic boost as a northern outreach of Te Papa, the national museum.06 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessNike commits cultural faux pasNike says its Pro Tattoo Tech gear - leggings, sports bras, jump suits and singlets - features designs "inspired by tattoos from the southwest Pacific".13 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleDoctorate in 'bogan-ology'Five years ago Dave Snell was controversially given nearly $100,000 of taxpayers’ money to study the ways of the bogan. Last year he gained his doctorate in “bogan-ology” and next week he publishes an insider’s guide to what he calls a state of mind.26 Jul 07:30 PM
