Stories by Anan Zaki
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Over 10 billion cigarette butts pollute country's ecosystem
New Zealand's first national litter audit has found there are more than 2000 cigarettes for every person.
Two Canterbury building firms fail
A Canterbury construction firm whose staff and contractors said they were owed thousands has gone into liquidation and its sister company has ceased trading.
Racism among minorities: 'Every person has capacity to discriminate'
Video - A Cambodian-New Zealander believes racism is an issue amongst minority groups in New Zealand. Video
Racism: More education on globalised world needed - Muslim advocate
A well-known Christchurch Muslim community advocate says he encountered racist abuse throughout his New Zealand upbringing. Video
'Systemic failure' in library closure shocks mayor
Managers at the Kāpiti Coast District Council failed to act on staff concerns about the state of a now-closed library, a review has concluded.
Painter says under-fire building firm failed to pay $10,000
A painter says he is owed money from a Canterbury building firm, where former staff have alleged they weren't paid wages.
Council boss's salary: 'The problem here is the amount of money we're paying'
A Christchurch councillor believes the public should have some say over how much should be paid to a council chief executive. Audio
