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‘Alarming’ rates of bullying, depression among Asian New Zealanders reported
Asian Family Services chief executive Kelly Feng says culturally responsive interventions are urgently needed in schools, workplaces and healthcare settings.
NZ looks to learn from China's technology innovations
Artificial intelligence, robotics, electric vehicles and new forms of energy were a key focus of the 2025 China Business Summit.
Girl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'
Tegan Chen's parents hope their story can encourage others who are going through difficult times.
Parent Resident Visa review advanced after shortcomings recognised
Immigration officials have been asked to report back early next year after reviewing the level of certainty associated with the current ballot system.
Diners warned to ‘read the fine print’ when making restaurant bookings
Some restaurants charge cancellation fees if customers fail to follow reservation policies.
Teen seeks new logo after ‘shocking’ KFC demand
A young Christchurch entrepreneur has launched an appeal on social media to find a "unique" design for his Korean fried chicken operation.
Chinese documentaries expand presence at 2025 Doc Edge
Ai Weiwei's Turandot leads a strong line-up of seven films related to China at this year's festival.
Kitchen appliance supplier in spotlight over failure to deliver products, return payments
Customers claim the Auckland company owes refunds totalling more than $270,000.
NZSIS reminds ethnic communities to be vigilant for foreign interference
The head of NZSIS says community leaders have an important role to play in maintaining dialogue between each other and sharing information.
‘Torturous’ Parent Resident Visa ballots leave families in limbo
Chinese families have slammed the unfairness of a ballot system that is used to allocate Parent Resident Visa opportunities to some applicants.
Luxon’s China visit receives mixed verdict
Where some can identify areas of success, others point to sectors that won't secure significant gains.
Luxon urged to widen focus of China visit beyond trade
Chinese community leaders call on the prime minister to strengthen people-to-people ties on his whirlwind trip. Audio
What you need to know about the Parent Boost Visa
All the answers to questions you might have about the new parent visa that commences from September.