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![Celebrate Diwali in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Celebrate Diwali in Auckland
As India's festival of lights approaches, Danielle Wright explores the rich culture of India in Auckland.
![Diwali: More than meets the eye](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Diwali: More than meets the eye
Avondale's Ambrish Desai, tells Paul Charman why Diwali is so close to his heart and how he will be celebrating with his wife Maithilie and their son Jay.
![Scots fuming over funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Scots fuming over funding
Scottish community leaders say Auckland's mayor is paying more attention to new migrant communities than traditional settler heritage.
![Bay's culinary delights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bay's culinary delights
Catherine Smith discovers the culinary delights of Hawkes Bay, soon to be revealed in a 10-day festival.
![Heavens above: Your guide to Matariki celebrations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Heavens above: Your guide to Matariki celebrations
Danielle Wright looks at the resurgence of Matariki events in this month-long celestial celebration.
![Noosa: Sun, fun, food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Noosa: Sun, fun, food
Noosa's annual food and wine festival is a sensory wonder, writes Nici Wickes.
![Noosa International Food and Wine Festival 2012](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Noosa International Food and Wine Festival 2012
Photos from this year's event on Australia's Sunshine Coast.
![No tie? No entry: Cannes' draconian red carpet rules (+photos)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No tie? No entry: Cannes' draconian red carpet rules (+photos)
It has a reputation as one of the most glamorous global celebrity events, and it seems organisers of the Cannes Film Festival have no intention of letting standards slip.
![Hometown hoedowns - local folk festivals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hometown hoedowns - local folk festivals
A concert in a cave, a town done up in tartan, locals pushing a locomotive - Danielle Wright takes a closer look at the folk festivals small-town life inspires.
![Melbourne food festival frenzy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Melbourne food festival frenzy
Four days in Melbourne to pack in as much eating and learning about the latest food trends as possible? No problem ...
![Don't miss: Isle of Wight Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Don't miss: Isle of Wight Festival
The original Isle of Wight festivals (1968-1970) featured legendary performers such as Bob Dylan, The Who and Joni Mitchell, to name a few.
![Don't miss: Beerfest Asia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Don't miss: Beerfest Asia
Held in marquees on the Grand Prix F1 tracks overlooking the beautiful Marina Barrage, Beerfest Asia features dozens of stands offering more than 300 beers from around the world.
![Don't miss: Noosa International Food and Wine Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Don't miss: Noosa International Food and Wine Festival
The Noosa International Food and Wine Festival opens with "The Cook, The Chef and The Orchestra".
![Wellington comes alive for Arts Festival (+videos)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Wellington comes alive for Arts Festival (+videos)
Reporter Chris Schulz heads to Wellington as the New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks into top gear.
![Jazz up your Easter weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Jazz up your Easter weekend
Waiheke Island International Jazz Festival event director John Quigley chats to Danielle Wright about this year's line-up and why it's the ideal 'Waihekend'.