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Call for NZ and Aus to work together to combat racism
A migrant and refugee support organisation says it's important for people to learn more about minorities to promote understanding and combat extremism. Video
Auckland woman's grandfather part of Chinese secret society
An Auckland woman has found out her late grandfather was part of a secret revolutionary group that helped overthrow China's last imperial dynasty.
Distraught mum waits in India for NZ visa for her baby
A Victoria University student is stranded in India because she cannot get a visa for her newborn son.
Ongoing visa delay for Chinese workers 'worries' National MP
The National Party is accusing the government of not acting fast enough to help a group of Chinese workers who have been left in limbo.
Chinese construction workers in employment limbo
Left without stable work after paying tens of thousands of dollars for the job opportunity, about 50 men cannot get evidence of their work needed for new visas.
Chinese social media scams going unreported in New Zealand
People in New Zealand are thought to be falling victim to scams on hugely popular Chinese sites, but New Zealand authorities are not getting the reports.
Bakery owner told to pay $35,000 in wage arrears to ex-employee
A bakery has been ordered to pay more than $35,000 to a former employee who is now facing deportation over his criminal activities.
Iconic Auckland landmark to be removed after 25 years
Residents say they are sad to see the iconic signpost at the Panmure roundabout in Auckland be removed to make way for a $1 billion busway project.
'I can't possibly give up on her': Mother sells business as baby battles to survive
An Auckland woman whose daughter needs surgery for an extremely rare condition has sold her business to help pay for the treatment she can't access in New Zealand.
Plastic bag recycling scheme 'needs to be more sustainable'
The soft plastics recycling bins that people used to see at supermarkets are not likely to be making a comeback any time soon.
Veteran, 95, at anti-racism rally: 'People suddenly realised we're all one'
At 95 years old, John Sato admits he is a bit out of touch with the modern world, but he still took four buses to join the Auckland march against racism on Sunday.
Chinese businesspeople raise millions for Christchurch victims
A group of visiting Chinese businesspeople have raised $2.35 million for victims of the Christchurch mass shooting.
Immigration New Zealand wrongly cancels mans visa, stranding him
A man was stranded at a Chinese airport for 20 hours because of an error made by Immigration New Zealand.
Nesting boxes 'a safe place' for little blue penguins
The conservation student behind a project to put 100 nesting boxes on islands around the Hauraki Gulf hopes it will help the world's smallest penguin population to flourish.
Giant wasp nest left on tree over fears of poisoning stream
An exterminator says they decided not to remove a giant German wasp nest to avoid a huge amount of insecticide falling into a local stream.
Indian priests say they have been exploited by employer
Two Indian priests say they have been exploited since coming to work in New Zealand, earning just $2000 and $1000 respectively for six months' work.
Jobs on offer but still no visa fix for Chinese workers
A group of out-of-work Chinese construction workers say even though they've been offered jobs, they are stuck in limbo until they get valid visas.
Chinese construction workers homeless after work dispute
A union representing a group of Chinese workers is calling for the government's help for the men who now have no work and nowhere to live.