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Celebrating 30 years of Pasifika Festival - now Taste of Pasifika

Pasifika Festival celebrates its 30th birthday this year with a new look and name.

Histories of NZ can cause friction between cultures if not delivered right

Northland education experts reflect on the teaching of the new NZ history curriculum.

Sydney's largest island returned to aboriginal owners

NSW is returning an historic landmark in Sydney's harbour to the Aboriginal community.

Tongan family keeps tradition alive: 'Tapa making is ingrained in our DNA'

How one New Zealand-based Tongan family is keeping their cultural and traditions alive.

A lesson in Samoan: You may be using 'uso' wrongly

Samoan Language Week kicks off today - marking the start of a huge week for Samoa.

Local Focus: The African call rings out

The launch of the Ubuntu African Society Bay of Plenty to promote connectivity.

Turkish travel: Why Izmir is the perfect break from the big city bustle

Istanbul's quieter cousin boasts colourful markets, incredible food, and history galore.

Where I'd Rather Be: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Puebla, Mexico

Street parades, Mariachi bands and colourful costumes make the city come alive.

Corners cut in controversial restoration of Silk Road city

Amateur restorations of the ancient city's hieroglyphs resulted in gibberish.

Lockdown limbo: How a Kiwi family stuck in Indonesia stays strong

Their flights and MIQ were booked, then their son got Covid.

Govt urgently reviewing cases of Afghan interpreters

Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi says they're looking at the "emerging issue".

Taika Waititi's new show smashes Indigenous stereotypes

Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi have co-created the new series Reservation Dogs.

Meet the Muslim women giving new life to Christmas crackers

They don't find the Christmas cracker jokes funny either.

Sonam Bhandari and the village she keeps together with coffee

A Hastings woman who started the Indian Mums' Group has been recognised for her efforts.

Fantastic Four: The schools walking the Treaty talk

Four schools recognised on efforts to better recognise Māori language and culture.

'It's like I lost my whānau': Tā moko studio burgled, 24 traditional tools stolen

Two people are believed to be responsible for robbing the Henderson studio.

What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?

THE CONVERSATION:Fashion companies accused of appropriating Indigenous culture for profit.

Māori haka appropriated in Spain labelled 'denigrating and demeaning'

"How would you feel if we did that to the rainbow flag, in a way that demeaned it?"