Local Culture

Kiwi baker creates incredibly realistic cake that looks exactly like Bluebird chips and dip

Even the chips are a cake!

'Chinese Cuisine' from Mercury Plaza is coming back after shutting down in 2019

It's been nearly 3 years since they closed their doors.

Countdown teams up with Culley's to bring you a new Ghost Chilli Marinade Hot Roast Chicken

Our national meal is getting a new spicy remix!

Aotearoa's first hip-hop and rnb 'step class' is changing lives one banger at a time

Now there's a soundtrack we can definitely get down to!

David Tua to be inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame

The man with the left hook from hell is about to get his flowers.

WATCH: Kiwi UFC fighter Dan Hooker reunites with daughter after months apart

A legend inside and outside of the cage.

Local barber documents his journey giving free haircuts to homeless in downtown Auckland

"A haircut or even just a smile, can totally lift a persons spirit."

WATCH: Ruby Tui delivers yet another hilarious post-match interview after winning Super Rugby Aupiki

Safe to say she's got a career sorted after footy!

Maaka Pohatu performs 'Low' by Flo-Rida as if it was a Māori shed party anthem

"...The whole Marae was looking at her"

Steven Adams launches clothing range with all profits going to scholarship opportunities for NZ kids

Steven Adams is a legend on and off the court.

Temuera Morrison honoured with Boba Fett Kauri carving by Māori artist Mr G Hoete

A rare gift for a rare talent.

WATCH: Inspirational new film about the life of Dame Whina Cooper drops first trailer

Dame Whina Cooper is getting her own movie!

Iconic Tip Top ice cream 'Dessertalicious' is back!

Tongan man survives 28-hour swim after being swept out to sea by tsunami

New horror movie filmed in Whanganui and starring Kid Cudi drops first trailer

A horror film that's pretty close to home.

Ardie Savea signs on with Jay-Z's sports agency Roc Nation Sports

Six of Auckland's regional parks to be given Māori names

Rotorua couple get married at brand new Taco Bell

New eight-part doco-series takes a deeper look into the life of Scribe

Hawke's Bay police issue warning after someone played a full 2Pac song on police radio

New '90's hip-hop themed' dumpling spot opens up in Botany

WATCH: Sean Wainui's friends and whānau perform incredibly moving haka for his wife and kids

Māori All Black, Chiefs star Sean Wainui tragically dies in car crash

Kiwi UFC star Kai Kara-France marries fiance in his own backyard

YouTube removes 2 R. Kelly channels after guilty verdict

WATCH: Tomorrow People drop brand new music video for "Say My Name"

New content series aims to help young people navigate their mental health journey

WATCH: TikToker hilariously acts out Rita Ora meeting Taika Waititi's Māori whānau

Two men arrested while attempting to get into Auckland with $100k and boot full of KFC

WATCH: Essential workers perform haka for locked down whānau who'll miss father's tangihanga

Fans think Destiny’s Child may be reuniting

A Tauranga man is trying to sell yesterday’s KFC on Facebook Marketplace for $100

Snoop Dogg's very own red wine hits the shelves in New Zealand

WATCH: Ruby Tui's hilarious reaction to Snoop Dogg watching the Black Ferns Sevens' haka

How connecting with Māori culture played a key role in our Olympic success

Lance Savali joins the Celebrity Treasure Island cast

Disney announces that te reo versions of The Lion King and Frozen will be released in cinemas

WATCH: New 'Polynesian Panthers' series drops epic trailer featuring our very own Jordan!

Kava is now available on Uber Eats

Shaun Johnson is returning to the Warriors on a 2 year deal

18-year-old Warriors star Reece Walsh named in Queensland's State of Origin side for game 2

New Zealand music charts officially announce new 'Te Reo Māori Top 10'

WATCH: Israel Adesanya urges Jacinda Ardern to amend coward punch laws during post-fight press conference

Warriors to return to Aotearoa for emotional return match to farewell Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

State of Origin game one to be broadcast live and free on Three and ThreeNow

The social enterprise helping young kiwis get into music, radio and events industries

Based in Tamaki Makaurau, they're a social enterprise and recording studio with a passion for creative arts

Iconic Kiwi confectionery 'Pods' to be discontinued

Boxing legend David Tua rescues mother and child stranded with a flat tyre

Vodafone CEO has hilarious response to customer complaining about their use of te reo Māori

NZ Rugby is asking Kiwi UFC fighters not to wear the 'Silver Fern' due to it being trademarked