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Chinese warships in Tasman Sea a 'wake-up call'
The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about.
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Māori approaches hold key to success in China
7:59 am todayA new report encourages Māori to continue using tikanga to strengthen economic ties with China and explore new opportunities in other areas.
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Chinese migrant workers victims of Cyclone Gabrielle job scam
8:33 am todayA group of Chinese men each paid more than $16,000 for a work visa and a job in New Zealand helping to clean up after Cyclone Gabrielle - but it was a scam.
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Chinese parents embrace new maths curriculum in primary schools
4:32 pm todayAlmost 2000 primary schools nationwide have adopted new maths education resources this year.
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Disputes Tribunal orders host to return bond, rent paid in advance after accommodation row
20 Feb 2025Parties entered into a private agreement after a family on a short-term stay in New Zealand first found the host on Airbnb.
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Citizenship law under fire as children discover they are overstayers
19 Feb 2025A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to rules have asked him to help keep their children in the country.
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Auckland travel firm Worldwide Holiday to pay $140k for wage cuts during pandemic
18 Feb 2025The Employment Relations Authority ruled that a deduction in wages could not be made without written consent from the employee.
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US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
17 Feb 2025The US Department of State has removed the statement on its website.
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NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
17 Feb 2025The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk.
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In photos: Auckland’s dazzling Lantern Festival
14 Feb 2025Thousands descended on Manukau Sports Bowl on Thursday to enjoy a smorgasbord of cultural festivities and Asian cuisine.
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Demand for tickets to Auckland Lantern Festival surges
12 Feb 2025Almost 90 percent of online tickets to the four-day event that begins Thursday have already been snapped up, organisers say.
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‘Friendly’ snakes to steal spotlight at Auckland Lantern Festival
13 Feb 2025More than 185,000 visitors are expected to attend the dazzling four-day event at Manukau Sports Bowl from 13-16 February.
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The first shots of a potential trade war have been fired. What’s next for Beijing?
11 Feb 2025Analysis - The first return volley in a new trade clash between China and the United States was fired on Monday as Beijing's tariffs on nearly $14 billion in US imports came into effect.
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The stoush between NZ and the Cook Islands, explained
Diplomatic tension between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is growing. Here's what it's about about, what China has to do with it and why it matters.
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Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek banned from Australian government devices
5 Feb 2025The Chinese AI chatbot poses "an unacceptable risk" to national security, officials say.
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Farewell Guangdong: Documentary recounts harrowing journey of early Chinese refugees
4 Feb 2025The web series combines re-enactments, interviews and historical archive material to bring accounts of seven Chinese families fleeing China during the Second Sino-Japanese War to life.
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Government drops 'redundant' ram raid bill
4 Feb 2025Labour proposed the legislation to reduce break-ins, but Paul Goldsmith says a more 'more targeted' response is needed.
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Luxon tells MPs to 'watch their rhetoric' as NZ First accused of racism
30 Jan 2025Asked about comments by Shane Jones and Winston Peters, the PM says "I've seen MPs from lots of different parties making ... comments and remarks that aren't helpful".
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Lunar New Year: What to expect in the Year of the Snake
29 Jan 2025The new zodiac year is typically associated with wisdom, mystery and transformation in Chinese culture.
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Unpacking the debate over new year name
30 Jan 2025As Asian communities around the world celebrate the start of a new year, debate still rages about how to refer to this holiday in English.
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Visitor visa reform unlikely to woo Asian ‘digital nomads’
29 Jan 2025Immigration advisors raise concerns over more stringent application processes and New Zealand's comparatively high cost of living.
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FENZ issues Lunar New Year fire warning
29 Jan 2025Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on households to refrain from using fireworks or sky lanterns during celebrations for the Lunar New Year.
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The best Chinese vegetarian dishes, recommended by chefs
A lot of Chinese cooking features meat - but you shouldn't overlook delicious meals like tomato egg and vegetarian dumplings, chefs say.
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Free entry, transport to this year's Auckland Lantern Festival
24 Jan 2025The four-day event will transition to a free-ticketed format for the first time, offering free public transport to and from the festival.
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Room for Asia cherry exports to grow despite Lunar New Year boost
23 Jan 2025Export opportunities exist in China, but producers need to overcome stiff competition from Chile.
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Asian communities abuzz ahead of Lunar New Year festivities
28 Jan 2025Celebrations kick off this weekend as Asian communities prepare to ring in the Year of the Snake.
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Young Chinese New Zealanders embrace traditional arts to celebrate Lunar New Year
24 Jan 2025Chinese students are learning lion dances, Peking opera and shadow puppetry to preserve their heritage for future generations.
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Asian psychology students reveal ‘whitewashing’ concerns
17 Jan 2025A new study shows Asian psychology students struggle to secure training opportunities unless they adopt a European outlook.
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