21 March

Kiwis win Oscars for <em>The piano</em>

1994 Kiwis win Oscars for The piano

Eleven-year-old Anna Paquin became the first New Zealander to win an Academy Award for acting when she was named best supporting actress for her role as Flora McGrath in the acclaimed historical drama, The piano. Paquin was the second youngest recipient of this award in Oscar history. Read more...
Race Relations Day celebrated for first time

2003 Race Relations Day celebrated for first time

Race Relations Day was first formally celebrated in 2003 with the theme, 'Hands Up for Kiwis of Every Race and Place'. Read more...