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Ethnic leaders: landmark report welcomed but actions need to follow
Community leaders say the launch of an all-encompassing report on ethnic communities is positive, but needs to be followed up with change.
New report highlights bias and discrimination against ethnic communities
The all-encompassing report looked at the ethnic communities' work and employment, health and wellbeing, connectedness and belonging.
Sir John Key: China is a trading partner worth fighting for
Sir John Key is calling for New Zealand to make its own decision in terms of foreign policy in light of rising US-China tensions.
Tingjun Cao’s trial highlights translation challenges in court proceedings
The Chinese national's trial over the murder of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao lasted almost seven weeks.
Travel agencies, businesses hail China’s visa-free extension
The visa-free timeframe has been extended to 30 days "on a trial basis", effective from 30 November to the end of 2025.
A mouth-watering Auckland food festival that also offers an introduction to Chinese culture
Hundreds flock to the New Zealand Chinese Food and Culture Festival in the West Auckland suburb of Henderson.
Residents oppose development plan in prime Auckland location
Concerns focus on the strain the development in Half Moon Bay would place on the volume of traffic, parking, road safety and schools in the area.
奥克兰东区黄金地段拟建87套联排,当地居民对开发计划不满
部分地块分割后不足60平米,人们担心Half Moon Bay某块地的开发会给该地区的交通、停车、道路安全和学校带来压力。
Advocates decry govt about-turn on exploited migrants
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is changing the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa, including removing people's ability to extend it.
'To grow roots where they land': Early Chinese refugees recall arduous journey
More than a dozen refugees who fled China in the 1930s and '40s gathered in Auckland to mark the 85th anniversary of their incredible journey to New Zealand.
Consternation grows over alleged counterfeit Jellycat sales
Fans of the popular stuffed toy are checking the authenticity of their purchases following claims that have gone viral on social media.
Suspended Auckland dentist faces 19 charges under health practitioners law
A dentist who practised while under suspension is now facing the charges under a health act.
Inaugural summit harnesses ethnic business potential
Migrants share stories about their success in business as well as the challenges they face.