OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Are our events strategists blind? What about the arts festival!08 May 05:30 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Tokyo magic just like the US originalAdvice on visiting Disneyland's theme parks in Asia and which currency to travel with in India.06 May 10:00 PM
EntertainmentU2's Adam Clayton big fan of ElbowU2 bassist Adam Clayton says he is looking forward to seeing Elbow perform at Glastonbury.02 May 08:26 PM
TravelDon't miss: Knysna Oyster FestivalThe seaside town of Knysna is famous for its oysters and during the annual <a href="http://www.oysterfestival.co.za" target="_blank">Oyster Festival</a> thousands of people participate in celebrations dedicated to the delicacy.25 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNZ films to screen at the Beijing International Film FestivalTwo New Zealand films have been selected to screen at the inaugural Beijing International Film Festival.18 Apr 10:12 PM
TravelDon't miss: Captain Cook 1770 FestivalThe peaceful Town of 1770 bursts into life every May for the Captain Cook 1770 Festival.18 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: National Heritage WeekIreland's National Heritage Council protects and enhances the nation's built, natural and cultural heritage, so the activities on offer during National Heritage Week are incredibly diverse.11 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelDon't miss: Cornish FestivalSouth Australia's Copper Coast was once home to thousands of Cornish miners and this heritage is remembered during Kernewek Lowender.04 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelTuscany: Carnival steeped in cultural identityPolitical satire on floats is probably not what you'd expect in this town on the Tuscan coast, writes John Watson.29 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentDon't miss: Rainforest World Music FestivalIndia, Iran, Canada and Kenya are just some of the countries represented at the Rainforest World Music Festival, which takes place in the heart of the lush Borneo jungle.28 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDon't miss: Holland FestivalEstablished in 1947, the Holland Festival is a trendsetting international performing arts festival.21 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelHoli Festival - IndiaImages from the Holi Festival of colour, during which Hindu devotees light bonfires, dance, and throw coloured powder and water at each other.19 Mar 02:23 AM
EntertainmentWOMAD: Musical melting potIt's the flags you see first. WOMAD, held annually at Taranaki's beautiful Brooklands Park, is littered with them.19 Mar 12:17 AM
LifestyleFashion Festival highlightsThere is a whole host of fabulous events happening at next week's Fashion Festival in Auckland.16 Mar 06:30 PM
LifestyleFashion gets festiveFollowing the success of last year's show, Fashion Festival now lasts an entire week.16 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentSundance Film Festival comes to LondonRobert Redford says he is planning to launch a four-day version of the Sundance Film Festival in London.15 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Noumea CarnivalCarnaval de Noumea - the Noumea Carnival - is a major festival held in the New Caledonian capital every April.14 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleCraft a thirstThere's a lot more choice when it comes to quenching your beer thirst these days.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: In celebration of infrastuctureIn Auckland, we're in the middle of an Arts Festival. All over town there are actors, musicians, dancers and pornographic puppets doing their artistic business at myriad venues.11 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Bonnaroo Music and Arts FestivalNamed by <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine as one of 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll.08 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBreathing art into AucklandCatherine Smith looks at the best free and family shows on offer during the two major arts festivals showcasing Auckland City this month.25 Feb 11:00 PM