TravelEcuador: Animal magic in the mountainsJim Eagles avoids a guinea pig lunch but is charmed by a fortune-telling bird.05 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelWales: Tiny village a mecca for book loversWelsh town Hay-on-Wye is the perfect spot for bookworms, finds Geraldine O'Sullivan Beere.08 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelDon't miss: Canadian Aboriginal FestivalNorth America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.30 Aug 02:00 PM
EntertainmentSting to play 2011 Mission ConcertEx-Police frontman Sting has been confirmed as the headline act for the 2011 Mission Concert.18 Aug 11:30 PM
WorldFireworks to follow July 4 festivalsThe nation's largest fireworks show will light up the skies over the Hudson River straddling New York and New Jersey, to celebrate American Independence Day.04 Jul 09:51 PM
EntertainmentCrowds throng sun-baked Glastonbury FestivalRecent nay-saying that the festival neglects the young is insane. Teens were the most visible age-bracket on site.28 Jun 12:52 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Better to celebrate united future than hold wakes for the past27 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFestival crosses TasmanNo, we have not long waved goodbye to all the festivals. Australia's largest winter musical festival, We Love Sounds, is coming to Auckland for the first time, for Queen's Birthday Weekend (June 4).18 Apr 04:00 PM
LifestyleWildfoods festival dishes up successThe 21st Hokitika Wildfoods Festival was one of the best yet and will generate up to $3 million for the West Coast economy, organiser Mike Keenan says. 14 Mar 03:55 AM
EntertainmentPasifika: What's on guideIt's time again for Pacific culture to be celebrated through music, food and fine performances.10 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelHoli festivities in IndiaPhotos of the Hindu festival of colours, which heralds the coming of spring.03 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandLove is in the air for city's Chinese lantern festivalFor Malaysian Estelle Goh and her Hong Kong boyfriend Tim Chan, this weekend will be when they celebrate Valentine's Day.25 Feb 03:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> Splore festivalHundreds of festival-goers slapped on sunscreen and absorbed three days of music and art by the sea at the biannual Splore festival at the weekend.21 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleRio Carnival: First win in 7 decades for samba groupThe Unidos da Tijuca samba group has been crowned champion of the Rio Carnival parades for the first time in more than seven decades.17 Feb 10:30 PM
EntertainmentLiving beyond the bordersCalexico's 'cactus rock' is inspired by the beautiful yet harsh Mexican-United States borderland. Photo / Supplied14 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldCompetitive kissing in RioAt Rio's Carnival, collecting as many pecking partners as possible at one of the 650 massive street parties is truly a competitive sport.14 Feb 12:11 AM
TravelMasked merrymaking as Venice's Carnival gets underwayThousands of tourists wearing masks and costumes thronged Venice's car-free streets on Saturday as the city's celebration of Carnival began.07 Feb 11:45 PM
LifestylePreteen as Carnival queen stirs Rio controversyShe is the Shirley Temple of samba, a seven-year-old named to a coveted Carnival role normally reserved for barely clad models.07 Feb 09:30 PM
EntertainmentConcert Review: Laneway FestivalRaincoats and plastic ponchos were de rigueur early on at the first Laneway Festival at Britomart in central Auckland yesterday.01 Feb 03:00 PM
EntertainmentReturn of the oddballsThe 3Ds have returned to reclaim their legend as the loudest goofiest pop band to have sprung from these shores.29 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentLimelight lessonsThe buzz for young Brit band The xx has propelled them all the way to Auckland for the Laneway Festival.28 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentA stroke of folkWestport's finest young voice is up for a music award at this weekend's Auckland Folk Festival.28 Jan 03:00 PM
