http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Cultures headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:12 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=105 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10632731&ref=rss DUBAI - A string of steamy text messages has resulted in a jail sentence for an Indian couple, authorities announced yesterday, in the latest case of passions clashing with the law in the cosmopolitan, yet occasionally conservative,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:00:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10632697&ref=rss Drum beats, glittering costumes and music from around the world kicked off this year's annual PolyFest.The world's biggest Maori and Pacific Island cultural performance festival of its kind, the event has this year attracted a... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10632062&ref=rss Factory worker Chen Qinghai frowned as he looked at a tall bulletin board full of help-wanted notices from companies making everything from photocopiers and DVD drives to mobile phones and car parts.The 19-year-old saw nothing... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10632042&ref=rss New Zealand is known for exporting milk powder, timber and seafood to China and now pianist Carl Doy is hoping to try music.Doy, best known for his Piano by Candlelight albums that sold more than three million copies worldwide,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631947&ref=rss It may have them crying into their pints of Guinness in Dublin, but an Irish-themed pub in an upmarket Auckland hotel has been named one of the top 10 places in the world to celebrate St Patrick's Day.The Muddy Farmer, part of... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631711&ref=rss Charl Schwartzel managed to get around the famed Blue Monster course without a bogey on his way to a 5-under 67 and a one-shot lead yesterday on a rough-and-tumble day in the World Golf Championship event.Schwartzel, who got into... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631672&ref=rss About 120 athletic young Pacific men and women sit at the back of a big marquee at the New Lynn cricket club, resplendent in shiny new black uniforms.Proud parents, aunts, uncles and community leaders stream in for the Village... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631491&ref=rss Pasifika Festival will be blazing this weekend, with hundreds of top Pacific talent taking to the stage.Now in its 18th year, this year's festival kicked off with a slightly wet start last night as rain threatened to dampen proceedings... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631342&ref=rss The Pasifika Festival starts tonight with a free opening night concert on the Western Springs lakeside.The show, which starts at 7pm, features performers from 10 Pacific communities - Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Tahiti,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631204&ref=rss The Human Rights Commission says racial discrimination and harassment in New Zealand is worrying.In the annual Race Relations Report released today, the commission says it received 1253 race-related complaints and inquiries last... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631186&ref=rss "Bland" and "boring" Kiwi meals are driving Asian international students to the food halls.Eating out at food courts and restaurants is found to be the most popular activity for international students in a Southern Cross University... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/cultures/news/article.cfm?c_id=105&objectid=10631185&ref=rss South Korea is employing Kiwi graduates to teach English back home in a bid to stop parents from sending their very young children abroad to study.Korean parents are among the most anxious in the world to ensure their children... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200