Diwali
Multiculturalism on display at Auckland’s Diwali celebrations
Festival highlights include a live performance of a waiata titled "Whanaungatanga" that blended Tamil, English and te reo Māori.
Indian community gearing up for Diwali festivities
Tens of thousands are poised to descend on the Auckland CBD this weekend to enjoy a 3D projection, sumptuous food stalls and artwork by local Indian artists at the country's largest celebration.
A behind-the-scenes look at New Zealand’s largest Diwali festival
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival, but how is this extravagant two-day event organised?
New Zealand gets a taste of Ramayan as thousands celebrate Diwali
The Indian community celebrates the Hindu festival of lights, with Auckland's Queen Street and Aotea Square attracting more than 120,000 visitors.
Community bulletin: Celebrating Diwali with a bang
The Indian community begins to mark the Festival of Lights as it also marks Sikh Children's Day, Fiji Day and Hindi Day.
Hoping for fun, planning for disaster
Organisers of New Zealand's big cultural festivals have another item on their list of things to do - after March 15, security has become a major factor. Audio
Hoping for fun, planning for disaster
Organisers of New Zealand's big cultural festivals have another item on their list of things to do - after March 15, security has become a major factor.
AudioThousands celebrate Festival of Lights
Thousands of Hindus across New Zealand and the Pacific celebrate the Festival of Lights or Diwali this weekend.
Diwali - Hindu festival of lights
Today marks Diwali - a Hindu festival celebrating the triumphant return of the Hindu avatar, Lord Rama, to Ayodhya. Audio
Sargam Fusion combine the classical music of India and the West
East meets West in Sargam Fusion - and the Auckland-based Indian group are about to push the boundaries even further. For the upcoming 15th Auckland Diwali Festival, classical Indian musicians will… Audio, Gallery
Sattriya Dance - The international language of gesture
Indian music, food and dance lit up Wellington recently when a renowned dance troupe from northeast India helped celebrate the annual Diwali Festival of Lights. Lynda meets award winning international… Audio
Sattriya Dance - The international language of gesture
Indian music, food and dance lit up Wellington recently when a renowned dance troupe from northeast India helped celebrate the annual Diwali Festival of Lights. Lynda meets award winning international…
AudioSpiritual Outlook for 20 October 2013: Diwali
Popularly known as the 'festival of lights', Diwali stretches over five days and this year falls in early November. It's a time for families to light small lamps around their homes to brighten what… Audio
Asian Report for 25 October 2011 - Diwali 2011 (Part 1)
Asian Report brings us a two part special celebrating the much loved Indian cultural tradition of Diwali, Festival of Lights, 2011, starting with a giant shadow puppet troupe from Chennai, Southern… Audio
