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Ride-sharing provider imposes fuel surcharge to aid drivers
Chinese ridesharing giant DiDi is introducing a fuel surcharge to help drivers offset rising operating costs.
Rising fuel prices squeeze ride-sharing drivers
Soaring fuel prices are forcing some drivers that provide ride-sharing services to shell out as much as $100 extra on petrol each week just to stay on the road.
What one changing suburb tells us about Auckland
An Asian supermarket is replacing a Woolworths store in Blockhouse Bay, but the shifting demographics of the neighbourhood have been visible for some time.
New Zealand redraws open work visa conditions
Immigration New Zealand is set to update the conditions surrounding open work visas, clarifying self-employment and labour recruitment options.
First glimpse of Auckland Lantern Festival’s radiant giant moa
Around 150,000 visitors are expected to soak in the magic of the illuminous treats on display in Manukau over the next three evenings.
Lake Tekapo faces accommodation squeeze as holiday crowds surge
Some providers are using the demand to justify charging visitors thousands of dollars a night for a room.
Auckland Lantern Festival to unveil a New Zealand icon
A towering lantern of a moa is poised to make its debut at Manukau Sports Bowl when the festival opens on Thursday.
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.
Turning a Lunar New Year staple into a daily delight
A Taiwanese family in Auckland needs to produce about 300,000 dumplings a week as demand for the dish grows.
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.