New ZealandFireworks greet opening of China TownHundreds celebrated the opening of a little piece of China in Auckland, accompanied by fireworks and a lion dance ceremony.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Appreciative' Tongans dig deep for NZ quake victims"Deeply appreciative" Tongans are showing their gratitude for NZ support with a big fund raising effort for the Canterbury quake victims.30 Sep 01:20 AM
TravelOrkney Islands: Ancient settlements and hardy peopleYou have to be tough to survive in Orkney, writes Peter Calder.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis leading job boom in Australia - studyNew Zealanders are moving to Australia in record numbers, but they arrive already educated and end up working on average harder and longer than Australians, a government study says.29 Sep 05:35 AM
TravelBrazil: Life on the other side of Rio's streetsSlum tours can improve locals' lives, writes Karen Phelps.28 Sep 11:00 PM
LifestyleWorld on a Plate: Kiwiana (+recipe)<i>Cooking gourmet treats in the microwave at a campground poses a few challenges - unless you're Alison Holst.24 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleGreat way to discover heritageAuckland is a multicultural city and its Heritage Festival should reflect that multicultural heritage. Events are a bit too Pakeha-based, but the walks make for pleasant discovery - and it's free.24 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuControversial novel not republishedWiti Ihimaera's novel <i>The Trowenna Sea</i>, which was accused of plagiarism, won't be republished, despite an amended version being promised.21 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandCanterbury quake: Govt pledges $10m for heritage buildingsThe Govt will contribute up to $10m to assist with the repair and restoration of character buildings in quake-hit Canterbury.17 Sep 04:28 AM
KahuHarawira: Few Maori will pass foreshore ownership thresholdHone Harawira believes that 98pc of Maori will fail to meet the threshold to gain ownership of the foreshore and seabed under pending Govt legislation.17 Sep 12:07 AM
Opinion<i>Tariana Turia:</i> New bill reopens door to possibility of justiceTariana Turia, co-leader of the Maori Party, writes about the foreshore and seabed debates and tides of change.15 Sep 05:30 PM
KahuForeshore bill through first readingRebel MP Hone Harawira broke ranks with his Maori Party colleagues in Parliament today and voted against the legislation that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act.15 Sep 07:53 AM
OpinionRebecca Barry Hill<i>Rebecca Barry</i>: TV show blurs reality of blissful Thailand13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Attempt to manipulate electoral roll ham-fisted, sad and ridiculous12 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleMy Auckland: BirkenheadVibha Soni moved to Auckland from a computer career in Mumbai, India. Now she and husband Sanjay run an Asian spice store in Birkenhead, North Shore and sell their Indian spice mixes online and to more than 300 shops around the country.10 Sep 05:30 PM
