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The legacy of the Good Bastards: Kiwis tour the Rugby World Cup
A group of die-hard fans are there for the All Blacks no matter where they go - for three World Cups, they have crossed the globe several times over, and now they're in France for the key…
Is New Zealand alone in facing a cost of living crisis?
Analysis - New Zealand's cost of living crisis has been a hotly-debated topic in the lead up to the election - and it's easy to see why.
How bad is the Paris bedbug problem? Here's what you need to know
In the midst of hosting the Rugby World Cup, French officials have held a crisis meeting over bedbugs, with videos online showing them on public transport and airport seats. Audio
Aunty's House: A new collective for the South Asian diaspora
Aunty's House has been founded as a collective focused on celebrating and uplifting the South Asian diaspora in New Zealand, and launched with its first event, the Chai Session.
Jack Harlow turns on charm during concert that mixed hits with deep cuts
Fans ignored the rain for the chance to welcome one of the world's top hip hop artists to Auckland.
Matariki: Marking the Māori New Year at Te Kura-ā-Rito o Newton
An Auckland school community that has long celebrated Matariki is welcoming its recognition as a public holiday.
Covid-19 vaccine data highlights cultural barriers for Indian elderly
With a booster shot now in the picture, the rate of vaccination uptake has lowered even further for elderly Indians, with the 65 plus age bracket sitting at just 83 percent triple jabbed.
Diet Paratha: The community platform championing South Asian creatives
Anita Chhiba, the creative force behind an online platform championing South Asian culture, says the beauty of the platform is that it showcases South Asian people "free of cultural restraints".
Indian New Zealanders amongst the most highly-vaccinated in the country
While media coverage has often focussed on where Covid-19 vaccination rates need to be lifted, the quiet efforts of NZ's largest Asian community have been largely ignored. So why have more than…
Te Maeva Nui connects Cook Islands youth to their roots
The best of Cook Islands dance, language, culture and food was celebrated this weekend at Te Maeva Nui 2021 in Tamaki Makaurau
Te Maeva Nui connects Cook Islands youth to their roots
The best of Cook Islands dance, language, culture and food was celebrated this weekend at Te Maeva Nui 2021 in Tamaki Makaurau
A very Pākehā debate
Political commentators seemed to be lauding National leader Judith Collins' performance in last night's TVNZ leaders' debate, but social media had entirely different takes.
UFC workout in Aotea Square attracts hundreds of fans
Hundreds of loyal UFC fans gathered at Auckland's Aotea Square on Thursday evening to support their favourite fighters ahead of the big UFC fight night on Sunday.
'Best fighter on the planet': The rise of Israel Adesanya
Adesanya became a global name when he won the UFC Middleweight title, creating an unprecedented level of interest in mixed martial arts in New Zealand.