Cultural Practices

For the 1.4 billion Chinese in the world, it's New Year today. Audio

Lynda hears from the creators of "Under the same moon" - a heartfelt comedy about daughters and their wayward mothers, premiering as part of the Chinese New Year festival in Wellington. Region… Audio

It's taken over a decade of campaigning the cause, but finally Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge are able to open their new refuge in Wellington for women and their children desperately seeking shelter… Audio

Christmas is upon us and right now the New Zealand Police are concerned about getting the message of new alcohol limits and driver safety to the public over the festive season. But often the message… Audio

Continuing to focus on the Māori Pākehā relationship without considering the dynamic between other indigenous peoples does a disservice to Māori according to Indigenous Arts Curator and commentator… Audio

From Rolling Stone Magazine to Grey Lynn, a world famous Indian artist interprets Auckland street life: a huge street art project taking place in Grey Lynn with world famous Indian street artist… Audio

From one of the wealthiest countries on earth and home to Islam's holiest site, the Saudi Students Association in Wellington find surprisingly different riches living here. There are around 7000 Saudi… Audio

A fleet of waka have welcomed two Hawaiian canoes to New Zealand, where they'll be based before setting off on a round-the-world trip - using only traditional methods of navigation. Audio

City Councillor for the Parparaumu Ward, K.Gurunathan is a sharp-witted and passionate advocate for his patch of coast. Lynda follows Guru around Kapiti as he gathers signatures for a petition against… Audio

Founded in 2002 by migrant women, the NZ Sikh Women's Association provides support for ethnic minority community families experiencing domestic violence in Auckland South and Manukau Counties… Audio

Members of the New Zealand Chinese community are upset at the lack of respect being shown towards their ancestors. The Ventnor sunk off the Hokianga coast in 1902 while carrying the exhumed bones of… Audio

A new cultural approach to teaching Pasifika families how to get out of debt and be smarter with their finances is about to be trialled at two Auckland churches. Audio

Victoria University psychologist Dr. Ron Fischer examines what drives us to participate in group cultural rituals - anything from a Dawn Service in New Zealand, to attendees at the festival of… Audio

A Maori woman who was banned from entering a Japanese bathhouse because of her traditional facial ta moko says such a strict policy on tattoos could embarrass the country with big events such as the… Audio

Snow in the upper Mid-West of the US and Thanksgiving. Audio

Tatau, Samoan Tattoo Art - a new book documenting Samoan tattooing in photographs, Mark Adams talks about his 30-year project. Audio