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
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
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
EntertainmentTaking their fate into their own handsFestival headliners Switchfoot are returning to the annual Christian music gathering after some musical soul-searching.27 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleSeafood treats for the hungry and adventurousThis weekend's Auckland Seafood Festival promises all manner of delicacies, from chocolate prawns to macadamia scallops.27 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentRighteous finger on reggae pulseAmid the glut of pop reggae at next weekend's Raggamuffin Festival come two veteran acts with righteous roots.19 Jan 03:00 PM
EntertainmentDub-heavy duo dream up beats to eatSly Dunbar jokes that he is coming to New Zealand for a holiday.18 Jan 03:00 PM
TravelIndia's Kumbh Mela and Magh Mela festivalsThousands gather to take an icy dip in the Ganges River during festivals aimed at cleansing sin.13 Jan 09:10 PM
EntertainmentBig Day Out triviaTest your Big Day Out knowledge with our compendium of fascinating facts about the annual music festival.13 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleAmanda Wright: Art, naturallyAmanda Wright, founder of the Splore festival, is an expert at providing great visual experiences.22 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandPacific flavours wow ManukauA Pacific-flavoured extravaganza of dance, music, fashion and art is wowing the crowds in Manukau.25 Oct 03:00 PM
LifestyleThe hills are alive... with the sound of alphornsIt's summer in Europe and alphorn enthusiasts are making the most of the beautiful weather...06 Sep 10:43 PM
