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Comedy fans waiting for refund after shows cancelled
Chinese comedy fans claim that an Auckland-based event company owes them tens of thousands of dollars after two shows were cancelled.
WorkSafe files charge following worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift
WorkSafe says the charged party failed to ensure the health and safety of the worker.
Chronological queue under consideration for parent resident visa applications
Review of settings follows complaints from migrants about the unfairness of the existing ballot system that is used to allocate the visas.
New Zealand, China authorities investigate airline ticket scam
Nearly 200 victims claim to have lost a total of $600,000 paying for airline tickets that don't exist.
Hong Kong New Zealanders express heartbreak over devastating fire
The fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district is being watched closely by Hong Kong New Zealanders.
Rewi Alley Museum: Basis of NZ-China relationship is ‘genuine friendship’
The Rewi Alley Memorial Museum in Christchurch is expected to open to the public in the next few days.
Ballots to be examined amid Auckland voter fraud allegations
Petitioner who requested a judicial inquiry has called for a new election to be held if irregularities are detected.
Buying blind: Mystery packages tempting consumers
Amid anemic consumer spending, some businesses are turning to novel ways of selling "blind boxes" to boost sales.
Business summit highlights ethnic contributions to economy
Participants call for more support to be given to female entrepreneurs to give them opportunities in business.
Employers, migrant advocates rail against local job priority warning
Advocates claim the government is "driving a wedge" between migrant workers and local communities by urging domestic businesses to prioritise New Zealanders. Audio
Auckland residents traumatised after home burglary
Residents of a Pakuranga Heights property struggling to sleep after "shocking" attack on Wednesday morning.
“Break the silence”: Migrant rebuilds life after losing everything to gambling
A former gambler hopes his story will encourage others to seek help in order to recover from their addiction.