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Earthquake kills scores in northwestern China
19 Dec 2023At least 118 people have died after an 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Gansu and Qinghai provinces, state media report.
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Gen Z’s new platform to influence Rotorua politics
8 Dec 2023Rotorua's youngest councillor, Fisher Wang, was 19 and working a shift at McDonald's when he learned he had been elected in 2019.
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China's population declines on back of record low birth rate
18 Jan 2024China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, as a record low birth rate and a wave of Covid-19 deaths when strict lockdowns ended accelerated a downturn that will have profound…
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Taiwan loses first ally post-election as Nauru goes over to China
15 Jan 2024Nauru says it will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, marking Taipei's first ally to switch to Beijing following William Lai's victory.
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Realtor listed home and used owner's signature on documents without her consent
14 Dec 2023Real estate agent has been found guilty of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.
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How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
29 Nov 2023Chinese health authorities have said the outbreak is due to a number of respiratory pathogens.
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Woman gets record prison term in money laundering case
17 Nov 2023A churchgoing matriarch of a prosperous Auckland family is believed to have laundered at least $18 million.
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Chinese migrant workers ensnarled in crowded Auckland accommodation
17 Nov 2023Workers and accredited employer at loggerheads over living conditions in Massey.
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Auckland raid: 10 arrested, Vietnamese nationals to be deported
1 Dec 2023A multi-agency investigation has dismantled a drug and money laundering operation in Auckland being operated by Vietnamese nationals.
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Chinese representation in Parliament likely limited to a single lawmaker
3 Nov 2023Carlos Cheung, confirmed winner of the Mt Roskill electorate, wants more Asian representation in New Zealand's Parliament in future.
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Tenant believes he should get his bond back, landlord claims he didn’t tidy his room, argument ends in a brawl
1 Nov 2023Landlord was a candidate for a position on the Whau Local Board during the 2022 local body elections.
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New Zealand beer cooler company battles Chinese counterfeiters
19 Oct 2023A Kiwi firm is spending thousands fighting China-based counterfeiters stealing their ideas. Audio
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National's Nancy Lu wants to help crime victims overcome trauma
12 Oct 2023The RNZ Asia team joins a list-only candidate who is looking to be National's first Chinese-origin MP after three years.
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Lawrence Xu-Nan seeks to become the Greens’ first-ever Chinese-origin MP
12 Oct 2023The RNZ Asia team joins the Green Party's only Chinese-origin candidate on the campaign trail in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs.
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Labour’s Naisi Chen encouraged by Chinese community’s support
6 Oct 2023The RNZ Asia team joins the party's only Chinese-origin candidate as she campaigns on the streets of East Coast Bays on the northern edge of the Auckland.
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What young Asian voters want to see from political parties
3 Oct 2023Asians are the fastest-growing ethnic group in Aotearoa, but some young Asian voters say their voices are not being heard in this election.
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Immigration rebalance: Green List expanded, restrictions on 'dawn raid' deportations
23 Sep 2023The changes follow recommendations made in an independent review released in July, with the majority being implemented immediately.
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Do China's recent military purges spell trouble for Xi Jinping?
23 Sep 2023The high-ranking officials were trusted and favoured by Xi Jinping. Now, they seem to be vanishing.
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Asian New Zealanders excluded from the mental health conversation
27 Sep 2023Academics warn the health sector against continuing with a 'one-size-fits-all' approach when it comes to the Asian community's well-being.
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Government doesn't know how many migrants have been scammed
Immigration New Zealand has launched a review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa, unveiling a support package Wednesday for those falling victim.
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Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence
18 Sep 2023Li Shangfu has been not seen in public for about two weeks and has reportedly missed several meetings, renewing speculation of a possible corruption purge.
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Shame, stigma fuelling increased Asian risk to gambling addiction
7 Sep 2023Research data shows that Asians are almost 10 times more likely to be affected by gambling harm compared to mainstream New Zealanders.
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Indian and Chinese nationals have topped deportation figures since 2018
7 Sep 2023Nearly half of all deportations from the country over the past five years have involved Indian and Chinese nationals, according to the latest statistics from Immigration New Zealand.
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Is China's economy a 'ticking time bomb'?
1 Sep 2023While the economy is unlikely to implode any time soon, China faces huge, deep-rooted challenges.
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