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Community mourns death of beloved Takapuna Grammar School teacher
Students and parents pay tribute to Kevin Hu, a much-loved maths teacher who died in a diving accident in Fiji.
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Some coloured asbestos sand traced to China quarry
8:37 am todayIt took a fluke discovery at a testing lab to uncover that the samples contained asbestos.
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China's third-highest-ranking official visits Parliament
20 Nov 2025In China's pecking order, Zhao sits only below President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in order of importance.
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Buying blind: Mystery packages tempting consumers
19 Nov 2025Amid anemic consumer spending, some businesses are turning to novel ways of selling "blind boxes" to boost sales.
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Holiday pet care demand soars as options dry up before Christmas
17 Nov 2025Owners scramble to find last-minute pet sitters and boarding facilities over the holidays after bookings fill up months in advance.
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What you need to know about corporate liquidations
12 Nov 2025Explainer - Can employees and creditors recover a failing company's unpaid wages or outstanding payments?
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Dentist accused of treating patients while license suspended named
20 Nov 2025Dr Jacob Goldenberg and his company, Total Health Dentistry, face 21 charges.
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'Much-loved' teacher dies in Fiji diving accident
20 Nov 2025Kevin Hu, a maths teacher at Takapuna Grammar School, died earlier this week.
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Luxon greets China's top legislator at start of rare visit
20 Nov 2025Zhao Leji is the country's third most powerful political figure after President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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China's top legislator to visit New Zealand
18 Nov 2025China's third most powerful political figure is expected to unveil a plaque at the Rewi Alley Memorial Museum in Christchurch.
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Business summit highlights ethnic contributions to economy
14 Nov 2025Participants call for more support to be given to female entrepreneurs to give them opportunities in business.
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West Auckland official cleared of criminal offending in local body election
6 Nov 2025Susan Diao was accused of interfering with or influencing voters in the election campaign for the Henderson-Massey Local Board.
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Employers, migrant advocates rail against local job priority warning
7 Nov 2025Advocates claim the government is "driving a wedge" between migrant workers and local communities by urging domestic businesses to prioritise New Zealanders. Audio
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China extends visa-free policy to end-2026
China has offered visa-free entry to citizens from dozens of countries in recent years - including New Zealand - as part of efforts to woo foreign visitors.
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Minister gets tough on employers choosing migrants over New Zealanders
29 Oct 2025Erica Stanford says some employers aren't working with MSD to find job-seeking locals first, but an immigration adviser says the rules are too unclear.
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Elderly couples asked to prove marriages are real with WhatsApp chats
28 Oct 2025Lawyers say elderly couples married for more than 50 years and applying for visas are being asked to prove their relationship is real with WhatsApp chats.
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Police confirm election complaint lodged against West Auckland local government official
22 Oct 2025Newly elected Henderson-Massey Local Board member Susan Diao has been accused of interfering with or influencing voters.
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How cultural attitudes toward secondhand items are changing
22 Oct 2025Mounting expenses are prompting many households to join the circular economy to both earn and save money.
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Meet the Asian councillors 'honoured' to have secured a seat at the table
30 Oct 2025More than a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been elected to council posts nationwide in the recent local body elections.
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Applications pour in for new parent visa amid residence review
18 Oct 2025The Parent Boost Visa offers parents of New Zealand citizens and residents a stay of up to five years in New Zealand provided certain conditions are met.
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Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam
14 Oct 2025Crippled by Covid-19 debt and a stagnant economy, established Chinese eateries serving authentic Cantonese dim sum are now facing increasing competition.
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‘Wait all year for a single bite' - Seasonal wild vegetables in demand
17 Oct 2025With spring finally making its presence felt, food enthusiasts are keeping an eye out for seasonal wild vegetables.
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Wellington Asian Mental Health Service launches to combat language, cultural barriers
10 Oct 2025Stigma, a lack of cultural awareness and the fear of an invasion of privacy can prevent many Asian individuals to wait until they reach a crisis point before they ask for help, advocates say.
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“Break the silence”: Migrant rebuilds life after losing everything to gambling
8 Oct 2025A former gambler hopes his story will encourage others to seek help in order to recover from their addiction.
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The Asian candidates seeking a council seat in Auckland
29 Aug 2025Around 10 people of Asian heritage are vying for a seat on Auckland Council.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Wellington
28 Aug 2025More than 10 Asian candidates are standing for local body seats in the greater Wellington region.
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Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
28 Aug 2025Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Canterbury
28 Aug 2025More than 10 candidates of Asian origin are contesting local government seats in the Canterbury region.
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