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Auckland schools fear uptick in Lunar New Year absences
A roughly three-week gap between the start of the school term and Lunar New Year celebrations has prompted several schools to prepare for student absences.
Safety group renews call for vigilance near water
Drowning Prevention Auckland is reminding households to stay vigilant near stretches of water for the remainder of summer.
Chinese dragon boat crews to make Auckland regatta debut
Four visiting crews from the southern Chinese province of Guangzhou are set to make a splash at Monday's Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.
Black gold: Interest in coffee trucks surges as migrants seek affordable startups
More Chinese migrants are investing in mobile coffee trucks to launch businesses in Auckland, testing the market before committing to a physical location.
How Auckland’s High Street precinct has become a magnet for Asian foodies
Once synonymous with the city's boutique fashion scene, the district has attracted a wave of outlets serving a wide variety of food and beverages from Asia.
Divers warned to be aware of personal limits, local hazards
Water safety advocates are urging the public to take extra care when participating in underwater activities this summer.
Passengers on 'world’s longest direct flight’ grateful for Auckland breather
A new China Eastern Airlines route linking Shanghai and Buenos Aires touched down in New Zealand for two hours on Thursday.
Asian supermarket takes over former Woolworths site in Auckland
Golden Apple is expected to open a new store in Blockhouse Bay in August next year.
Community mourns death of beloved Takapuna Grammar School teacher
Students and parents pay tribute to Kevin Hu, a much-loved maths teacher who died in a diving accident in Fiji.
Holiday pet care demand soars as options dry up before Christmas
Owners scramble to find last-minute pet sitters and boarding facilities over the holidays after bookings fill up months in advance.
How cultural attitudes toward secondhand items are changing
Mounting expenses are prompting many households to join the circular economy to both earn and save money.
奥克兰多家知名中餐厅相继停业,有老板无奈表示: “中秋只卖出两只龙虾”
除了要面对疫情时期欠下债务以及经济下行,一些经营正宗粤菜以及粤式早茶的中餐厅如今还面临着日益激烈的市场竞争。
Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steam
Crippled by Covid-19 debt and a stagnant economy, established Chinese eateries serving authentic Cantonese dim sum are now facing increasing competition.