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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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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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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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What you need to know about bringing medicine into NZ
6 Oct 2025Medsafe advises travellers to check whether any medical items have certain restrictions placed on them when bringing them into the country.
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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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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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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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The Asian candidates contesting mayoral seats in local elections
26 Aug 2025Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring in the race for the top local government seats in Kaipara District, Auckland, Wellington and Hutt City.
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The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
26 Aug 2025Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.
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Auckland residents traumatised after home burglary
9 Oct 2025Residents of a Pakuranga Heights property struggling to sleep after "shocking" attack on Wednesday morning.
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How Asia celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
3 Oct 2025The Mid-Autumn Festival, one of Asia's most time-honored traditions, is celebrated across the region with a variety of food and customs.
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Auckland couple, companies fined nearly $1m for breaching foreign buyer ban
6 Oct 2025Judge rules that a real estate agent's experience, knowledge of the Overseas Investment Act and decision not to take legal advice makes the breaches reckless if not intentional.
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China's K visa scheme has some worrying about jobs in a country already facing challenges
3 Oct 2025The new visa is designed to attract top global STEM talent but has sparked fierce backlash,with critics warning it could squeeze Chinese nationals out of the graduate job market.
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Missing diver likely drowned while freediving alone, coroner rules
3 Oct 2025Jinting Guo went missing after setting out for a dive in Titahi Bay in October 2023, but his shin bone was found earlier this year.
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Inaugural Asian Artists Fund recipients revealed
3 Oct 2025The fund awards residencies and fellowships to help artists develop new work.
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Immigration New Zealand rapped over knuckles for ‘inappropriate’ internal guideline
2 Oct 2025A document obtained through an Official Information Act request singles out "nannies from China" who wish to work for New Zealand families.
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Kitchen appliance supplier placed into liquidation
2 Oct 2025Liquidators have called on creditors to submit claims or share any evidence-based information.
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Digital resources unveiled to counter foreign interference
29 Sep 2025The material includes information on topics such as doxing, online abuse and harassment, examples of foreign interference and details on New Zealand's government agencies.
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Auckland celebrates Asian traditions with 'unique' Moon Festival
27 Sep 2025Organisers expect about 30,000 people to attend the three-day festival, which runs through Sunday.
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