Culture
Meals on wheels: What’s behind the Indian food truck boom?
It's difficult to ascertain who to credit as the pioneer of the Indian food truck scene in New Zealand, but every entrepreneur in this space has a unique story to tell.
Community bulletin: Awards shine through as summer winds down
The Garden City hosted the inaugural Kiwi-Indian Excellence Awards for the community in the South Island.
30 with Guyon Espiner | Trailer
Watch the trailer for 30 with Guyon Espiner - a brand new, in-depth interview show launching Wednesday 17 April. Video, Audio
Introducing: 30 with Guyon Espiner
30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. Audio
The Three-Body Problem: The 'unfilmable' Chinese sci-fi novel set to be Netflix's new hit 3 Body Problem
Netflix's 3 Body Problem is adapted from a bestselling Chinese sci-fi novel that became a huge hit, despite China's historic censorship of the genre.
Community bulletin: Donations and dance aplenty in February
St John Auckland receives an ambulance from the Indian community, while the Garden City celebrates Kalaarpanam.
Auckland Lantern Festival returns with dazzling light displays
Spectacular light show is making its first appearance in four years after being affected by weather events and the Covid-19 pandemic since 2020.
Glowing up at Auckland Lantern Festival, massive dragon lantern and festivities
Hundreds of lanterns will set the Manukau Sports Bowl aglow as the festival returns after a four-year hiatus.
Industry giants in a battle of wills over music rights
The ripples of a war in the music industry spread far further than just ruining Gen Alpha's TikTok time. Audio
Anise: Fine dining icon Sid Sahrawat on his latest pan-Asian offering
Expect the Eden Terrace restaurant's flavours to pack plenty of punch.
Chinese New Year: What to expect in the Year of the Dragon
Some may find the astrological year ahead to be a little unpredictable and volatile in nature.
How Chinese New Year customs and taboos can determine your fortune
The Chinese Lunar New Year features food, red envelopes of lucky money, fireworks and endless gatherings with family and friends.
Community bulletin: Martyrs’ Day commemoration and harvest festival celebrations
India marks Martyrs' Day on 30 January every year to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948.
Quintessential culinary delights to ring in Chinese New Year
What dishes are typically prepared in China to ensure families are well placed to receive a healthy dollop of good luck and prosperity over the next 12 months?
WATCH: Immerse yourself in Alan Parkinson’s giant inflatable cathedrals of light
RNZ Culture 101 takes you behind the scenes and on a tour inside a giant bouncy castle complex with a difference. Video, Audio
Indian New Zealanders celebrate consecration of Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Thousands attended an event in Auckland a day before official ceremonies were broadcast from India, though not everyone supports the festivities.
Community bulletin: Turban Day marked in Canterbury as Diwali festive season ends
The almost two-month-long Indian festive season draws to a close.
New Zealand gets a taste of Ramayan as thousands celebrate Diwali
The Indian community celebrates the Hindu festival of lights, with Auckland's Queen Street and Aotea Square attracting more than 120,000 visitors.
Helping to revitalise Moriori culture
A Moriori musician, an ethnomusicologist and the Hokotehi Moriori Trust are part of a team helping to revitalise Moriori culture with 3D-printed replicas of traditional bone flutes from Rēkohu the… Audio
Māori-Samoan rapper Juwan: 'I just love pushing myself'
Māori-Samoan hip-hop artist Juwan describes himself as a "rapper's rapper". Raised between the Auckland suburb of Beach Haven and the Gold Coast city of Logan, the 23 year old is now based on the… Video
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