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Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao's murderer appeals conviction
Chinese national Tingjun Cao was jailed for life for killing Bao.
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The Asian candidates seeking a council seat in Auckland
29 Aug 2025Around 10 people of Asian heritage are vying for a seat on Auckland Council.
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Investment from China slowing, report warns
29 Aug 2025Global uncertainty, sluggish economic growth in China and changes in NZ regulations are negatively impacting bilateral investment between the two countries.
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‘Leadership looks white’: Asians struggling to land senior roles
28 Aug 2025Just 3.3 percent of senior leaders in the public sector claim Asian heritage, according to latest figures compiled by the Public Service Commission.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Wellington
28 Aug 2025More than 10 Asian candidates are standing for local body seats in the greater Wellington region.
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Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
28 Aug 2025Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Canterbury
28 Aug 2025More than 10 candidates of Asian origin are contesting local government seats in the Canterbury region.
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The Asian candidates contesting mayoral seats in local elections
26 Aug 2025Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring in the race for the top local government seats in Kaipara District, Auckland, Wellington and Hutt City.
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The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
26 Aug 2025Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.
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The shifting sands of second language options in NZ schools
15 Aug 2025Ministry of Education data shows a shift away from learning Euro-centric languages to te reo Māori and Asian languages in public schools.
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NZ joins international partners in countering China-linked cyber attacks
The activity exploits common vulnerabilities and exposures in telecommunications, government, transportation, lodging and military infrastructure networks.
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Broth steals the show in a Chinese soup
27 Aug 2025A primer on some regional Chinese delicacies that are typically served in a bowl.
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Security report pointing finger at China welcomed with a warning
21 Aug 2025Community leaders call for awareness of potential risks when dealing with China but want to avoid stigmatising Chinese New Zealanders.
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Ethnic leaders call for more resources for better social cohesion
16 Aug 2025Ethnic leaders say more targeted funding is needed to improve social cohesion, health and bully statistics.
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Chinese author ‘shocked’ at children’s book awards win
15 Aug 2025Judges describe Li Chen's feline-fuelled graphic novel as "beautifully conceived, gloriously illustrated, charming, off-beat and hilarious".
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Effective policing or fading social media trend? The rise and fall of ram raids
13 Aug 2025Police data shows reports of ram raid-style burglaries peaked in August 2022 but have steadily declined ever since.
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Chinese restaurant in liquidation after 31 years
12 Aug 2025The Cantonese restaurant's owner blames the Covid-19 pandemic and poor economic conditions for the closure.
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‘Competitive’ Asian supermarket prices benefit consumers
11 Aug 2025The Commerce Commission says the increased competition that exists between Asian grocery stores is something it would like to see across the entire sector.
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Jailed blessing scam pair may have victims in Australia
8 Aug 2025Police say two individuals convicted of fraud relating to a blessing scam are wanted by authorities in Australia.
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Deceased Wellington diver named as Chiu Minh Looc
10 Aug 2025Friends speak of his passion for scuba diving and gathering seafood for his family.
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Meet Ne Zha, the child deity behind the global animation blockbuster
8 Aug 2025Cultural experts say the Ne Zha films have deepened the appeal of the character's cuteness, fearless spirit and mastery of magical arts.
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Chinese blessing scams becoming more prominent in Australia
8 Aug 2025New South Wales Police are believed to be working with authorities in New Zealand as part of ongoing investigations into the scams.
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Australian police charge Chinese national with 'foreign interference'
5 Aug 2025She is alleged to be working under the command of China's Public Security Bureau.
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Chinese Kiwi students find limewater effective in preserving flax
5 Aug 2025The teenagers believe the method has the potential to preserve flax on a larger scale, although further research is needed.
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'Magic' Wellington fruit shop to close the doors after 65 years
4 Aug 2025A fruit shop that has stood the test of time - spanning decades and generations in a coastal Wellington community - is finally closing its doors.
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Families call for AI, robotics education in NZ schools
4 Aug 2025The Education Ministry plans to release a draft of its updated curriculum that incorporates artificial intelligence and generative AI.
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Nine-year-old Dunedin golfing prodigy wins world title
1 Aug 2025Schoolgirl Joanna Ke has annihilated her rivals to win the under-nine girls title at the world Champion of Champions golf tournament.
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What you need to know about emergency medical care
1 Aug 2025Explainer - Do ambulance users need to pay for the service? Why does it sometimes take so long to see a doctor after arriving at an emergency department?
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