OpinionAuckland - a global city or a backwater?COMMENT: Imagine Auckland 20 years from now. If we play our cards right, we'll be living in what Lonely Planet will describe as a destination city.15 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleDuck blood now a delicacy in AucklandForget foie gras, there's a new waterfowl delicacy in town - duck blood.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly Asian homeless a worryContrary to public perception, few overseas-born elderly Asians own a house and many are living in poorly maintained dwellings.04 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Minority party should be welcomedA new political party aiming to represent Indian and other Asian immigrants ought to be welcomed by all New Zealanders.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Herald Heroes - Rainbow YouthNZH Focus brings you the second installment of Herald Heroes. This week we focus on Morgan Butler, a beautiful young kiwi woman from Rainbow Youth helping other young people find their place in the LGBT community. Directed and filmed by Pepe De HoyosWatch09 Aug 12:59 AM
EntertainmentBig hopes for Kiwi K-pop girl groupCould the next big Korean pop stars be New Zealanders? A contest in Auckland is looking for talent to debut a Kiwi K-pop girl group.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe date that will 'guarantee' a happy marriageChinese couples are racing to book their weddings in six months to "guarantee" a happy marriage.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi twist on kimonosAn Auckland woman with a trove of slightly damaged vintage Japanese kimonos is looking for ways to revive them.27 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleCafe offers Maid in Japan experienceThey are young women wearing short frilly dresses and knee socks, and call out "Master, welcome home" as you enter this restaurant.19 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandShorter fast for Kiwi MuslimsAhmadi Muslim convert Lee Eastham, 34, has been abstaining from food every Monday and Thursday as a "practice run" for his first Ramadan fast.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAt home in spite of racismFatumata Bah was out shopping when a European woman asked if she would like a "free ride back to the airport" to go back to where she came from.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCampaign to learn Samoan languageSamoan Language Week kicks off today and for the first time an educational booklet is available to encourage New Zealanders to learn the language.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandChinese leaving elderly alone in NZThe growing number of elderly Chinese migrants entering NZ to reunite with family and being left alone is a major concern, an immigration expert says.08 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Diversity changing what it means to be a New ZealanderCOMMENT: We are all being changed by superdiversity and we need to understand what that means for us, and how we are evolving, or we may get left behind, writes Mai Chen.03 May 10:55 PM
New ZealandOfficially Royal and proud of itPeople laugh and ask if they are in the presence of royalty when she hands out her business cards, Auckland lawyer Royal Reed says.25 Apr 05:00 PM
SportSBW shares his tale for Pasifika youthAs the questions start to delve deeper into his personal life, Sonny Bill Williams looks up shyly and admits it's getting harder to come up with an answer.22 Apr 05:00 PM
LifestyleBad sushi habits 'killing' real tasteSushi chef Oizumi Fujiya cringes each time he sees a diner soak an entire piece of sushi into soy sauce or eat preserved ginger slices as a topping.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentMandopop diva's one-night standTaiwanese superstar will use first and only NZ concert to promote "equal love".24 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKaren Mok, Hong Kong's Mandopop golden girl, in NZOne of Asia's most successful singer, songwriter, actress and musician to perform in Auckland.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis' attitude to Asians coolingNearly half of people surveyed believed Asian people were responsible for rising house prices.22 Mar 02:22 PM
New Zealand'What you do makes all the difference'Groups representing the city's diverse ethnic mix brought their music, dance and food to the Auckland International Cultural Festival.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolyfest Diversity FestivalColourful costumes, African beats and the sounds of Asia signalled day two of the country’s biggest secondary schools’ cultural festival — Polyfest.17 Mar 09:29 AM
New ZealandRecord line-up for PolyfestThe sounds of the Pacific will be heard loud and proud in Auckland this week, as what is tipped to be the biggest Polyfest kicks off today.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil sees light on DiwaliAn advisory group has been set up to help organise Auckland's Diwali after last year's fiasco.12 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSprings ring to the sounds of the PacificAucklanders were out in force yesterday, soaking up the sights and sounds of the Pacific at the Pasifika Festival and the glamour of Auckland Cup Day.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 55 nationalities in just one NZ schoolThat's a lot of different ways to say hello.01 Mar 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Chinese New Year adds to city vibrancyBy happy coincidence, today is not only the "Mondayised" holiday for Waitangi Day, but also New Year's Day on the Chinese calendar.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLion dance antidote to evil spiritsIt's bad luck to touch the tail of a Chinese lion, a lion dance master warns.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Lucky' dish at centre of Chinese New YearCertain dishes are eaten during Chinese New Year for their symbolic meaning, often based on their Chinese pronunciation or appearance.Watch27 Jan 11:16 PM
New ZealandChinese New Year Q&A with Victoria Yao"The most interesting thing about me is that I am a very good chess player."27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucky' dish centre of annual festivitiesA raw fish dish Yusheng, introduced by fishermen in Guangdong is becoming a Chinese New Year must-have for some in New Zealand.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese New Year Q&A with Raymond Huo"Chinese New Year is a time for families and friends to get together."26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese New Year Q&A with Jessica Phuang"Chinese New Year is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and make resolutions for the new one."25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese New Year Q&A with Kai LueyLincoln Tan sits down with Kai Luey and asks for his New Year wishes and the traditions he keeps.25 Jan 12:20 AM