NZ scraps mandatory Māori culture teaching in schools
The New Zealand government has abolished mandatory Māori cultural education in classrooms, triggering heated discussions about national identity and educational priorities.
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Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho
Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.
UK Launches Search for Town of Culture 2027
The government launches a nationwide search for England's next Town of Culture, focusing on communities that feel excluded from Britain's cultural narrative. Winning locations will receive funding and recognition to boost local arts and regeneration.
Kid Rock's Halloween Cross-Dressing Fury Over Woke Culture
Rock musician Kid Rock sparks controversy after declaring he wants to dress as a woman for Halloween, triggering heated debate about gender expression and cancel culture in latest celebrity outburst.
World's First Youth Culture Museum Opens in UK
Discover the groundbreaking Museum of Youth Culture opening in England, celebrating 100 years of teenage fashion, music and rebellion across generations.
American diners stunned by UK restaurant service culture
An American expat's viral observations reveal the stark contrasts between US and UK waitstaff culture, from tipping expectations to server interactions.
996 Work Culture: Global Burnout Crisis
Explore the global spread of China's controversial '996' working culture and its devastating impact on employee wellbeing, productivity, and work-life balance across industries.
Inside Britain's Bizarre Margaret Thatcher Festival
An exclusive look at the surreal world of the Thatcher Festival, where drag performers, political detractors and devoted followers create a unique snapshot of Britain's enduring culture wars.
Former NZ Prime Minister Jim Bolger Dies Aged 90
Tributes pour in for Jim Bolger, New Zealand's transformative former PM who led radical economic reforms and championed Māori reconciliation during the 1990s.
NZ Government Dramatically Cuts Māori Council Representation
New Zealand's coalition government has dramatically reduced guaranteed Māori representation on local councils, cutting dedicated seats by more than half in a move critics call a devastating blow to indigenous rights.
NZ MP suspended after powerful haka protest in parliament
A dramatic scene unfolded in New Zealand's parliament as Maori MP Rawiri Waititi performed a powerful traditional haka after being ordered to leave the chamber, leading to his suspension in a tense cultural confrontation.
American expats reveal UK culture shocks
From baffling banking practices to unexpected social norms, discover the real challenges Americans encounter when starting a new life in Britain.
Haka performed in New Zealand Parliament in protest
Rawiri Waititi leads Māori Party in stirring traditional performance challenging government policies, creating historic parliamentary moment
Elizabeth Taylor: The Original Celebrity Queen Before Swift
Discover how Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor pioneered celebrity culture decades before Taylor Swift, from media obsession to business empire building.
Oxford honours first indigenous female scholar after 100 years
A century after her groundbreaking studies, Māori scholar Makereti Papakura receives long-overdue recognition from Oxford University for her pioneering anthropological work.
Labour's cultural power shift: Ending London's arts dominance
New Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces radical devolution of arts funding and decision-making, promising to end London's cultural dominance and empower local communities across Britain.
Canadian Reveals Biggest UK Culture Shocks
A Canadian expat reveals the biggest surprises, from the charm of pubs and the complexity of taps to the bluntness of British humour and the reality of 'Costa Coffee' culture.
Aussie's Baffling British Culture Shocks: Seagulls & Pubs
An Australian woman's viral list of the biggest culture shocks in Britain, from aggressive seagulls to early pub closures, reveals the hilarious and perplexing side of life in the UK.
Kirk Condemns 'Liberal Assassination' in Cancel Culture Warning
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk issues a stark warning from London, branding cancel culture a form of 'liberal assassination' that threatens free speech and democratic values in the UK and beyond.
Badenoch's Landmark Free Speech Law to Combat Woke Culture
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches a powerful defence of British liberties, pledging a new law to protect free speech from cancel culture and 'phantom' hate incidents in a major stand for fundamental values.
American's Top 3 UK Culture Shocks Revealed
From baffling pub etiquette to the mystery of the UK's washing machine obsession, an American living in Britain reveals the cultural quirks that left her most surprised.
Taylor & Travis: Could a Split Boost Their Careers?
As speculation mounts over the future of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship, a cultural commentator suggests a breakup might not be the career disaster fans fear, but could instead generate a powerful new wave of artistic inspiration and public
Kataraina: Becky Manawatu's Thrilling Māori Masterpiece
Becky Manawatu returns with a breathtaking and powerful follow-up to the award-winning Auē. Our review delves into this stunning new Māori novel that explores themes of trauma, identity, and redemption with lyrical prose and heart-stopping tension.
Kenya's Anime Convention Scene: Cosplay Culture Thrives
Discover how Nairobi's vibrant Comic Con Kenya is breaking cultural barriers, bringing together thousands of anime and manga enthusiasts in a spectacular celebration of Japanese pop culture and African creativity.
Aussie's Mind-Blowing Culture Shock Moving To London
An Australian expat shares the jaw-dropping surprises of London life, from blistering delivery speeds to the sheer weight of history, in a viral revelation that resonates with thousands.
Summer's Top Culture Picks: Podcasts & Entertainment
Discover the Guardian's curated selection of this summer's top cultural highlights, from gripping podcasts to unmissable entertainment.
Albanese and Luxon share Māori nose-to-nose greeting
Australian PM Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Chris Luxon embraced the Māori 'hongi' nose-to-nose greeting, sparking global attention and cultural appreciation.
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