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'Out of place': Indian migrants disconnected from old, new homelands
Despite living in New Zealand for decades, some Kiwis of Indian origin feel disconnected from their adopted homeland, but having ties to South Asia has some advantages too. Audio
'Potato sacks used as bed covers': Enduring hardship for a brighter future
Despite the early struggles that migrants faced, their perseverance paved the way for them to build a new life in a foreign land that would become their adopted home. Audio
'International connections': The motivations behind Indian migration
The west Indian state of Gujarat's proximity to the coast and its inhabitants' business acumen provided perfect conditions for migrants to thrive in their adopted homeland. Audio
'Bread and water': Leaving India in search of a new life
Latest Census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, but what was the experience of early immigrants from South Asia? Audio
诗与花的纪念:关于澳新军团日的历史沿革及文化解读
每年的4月25日,身处世界各地的新西兰人都会纪念澳新军团日。这一天是为了纪念澳大利亚和新西兰联军于1915年在加利波利展开的首次大规模军事行动的日子。
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
What is on King Charles' Commonwealth playlist?
Bob Marley, Beyoncé and New Zealand opera great Dame Kiri Te Kanawa are on the King's rotation. Video
Use them or lose them? Why we need to go to the flicks
Watching movies at home on the sofa might be easy, but it's no match for watching them on the big screen, film buffs say. Video
What happens when a makeup artist loses his sight?
Ari Kerssens grew up watching queer makeup artists on YouTube and enrolled in a makeup course towards the end of school. It all changed when he lost most of his sight at age 19. Video
Review: Squid Game season two
The wait is finally over - the highly anticipated second season of Squid Game is available to stream on Netflix. Video
What is (and isn't) open on Christmas Day
I need a last minute Christmas gift, are any shops open? What if I forgot my share of the potluck?
Under-18s barred from Auckland's Laneway Festival despite already buying tickets
An application to admit younger patrons has been rejected.
The most common injuries at Christmas
Be careful carving your ham and take it easy hanging up festive decor. Audio
Can you leave your cat or dog alone overnight?
With summer in full swing, it's easy to start thinking about a quick getaway. But what about your pets?
What happened when Conan O'Brien went on Shortland Street?
The US comedian and talkshow host delivered two minutes of pure, absurd genius as Dr Aiden Archer.
From Hollywood to Hobbiton: Stars arrive at War of the Rohirrim film premiere
The red carpet was rolled out at Hobbiton for the New Zealand premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
Review - The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Sure, you might have seen various versions of Tolkien's classic epic, but this one makes the story feel new again, writes Jogai Bhatt.
What's all the fuss about Spotify Wrapped?
Taylor Swift, Joe Rogan, and Prince Harry made for some interesting results.
How to cool your house without turning on the aircon
Keeping the aircon on full blast might feel tempting, but your bank account won't thank you.
Troye Sivan review: A sweaty blur of euphoric bliss
For 75 minutes on Monday night, Auckland's Spark Arena was transformed into a euphoric nightclub experience for the closing night of Troye Sivan's Something To Give Each Other Tour.
The dirtiest (and cleanest) beaches in Auckland
Bad news - there's poop in the water all the time. Audio
Rocket launch in China captured by photographer in Otago
It was 4am on a Sunday morning, and Darryl Jones had just been rattled awake when he noticed something peculiar outside his window.