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Asian families turn to foodbanks as unemployment, living costs rise
Asian individuals are the ethnic group least likely to use foodbanks, but there has been a sharp increase in people seeking help.
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Why gen Zs on social media are having 'a very Chinese time in my life'
10 Feb 2026Experts say the trend points to a different kind of engagement with Chinese culture, which has emerged in the context of the US-China rivalry.
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A Harry Potter villain is now an unlikely new-year mascot in China
5 Feb 2026With the Year of the Horse in view, an unexpected face has emerged in China as a symbol of fortune.
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Auckland schools fear uptick in Lunar New Year absences
2 Feb 2026A 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.
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Meet the trio who have completely changed careers
30 Jan 2026Working in a single industry for a lifetime is becoming less common in New Zealand.
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Lantern Festival expected to bring economic boost to South Auckland
29 Jan 2026The four-day festival at Manukau Sports Bowl is expected to attract between 160,000 and 180,000 visitors.
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Kiwi company fights to get illegal orchards torn down in China
9 Feb 2026The Supreme Court ruled in favour of New Zealand horticulture company T&G.
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Auckland couple sentenced in accidental bank transfer trial
4 Feb 2026District Court judge dismisses the couple's defence for spending what they claimed was a 'gambling windfall' worth $158,000.
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Karaoke bar with chequered history sacks staff, withdraws booze application mid-hearing
4 Feb 2026Deluxe karaoke bar can no longer sell alcohol after a shareholder fired its only qualified duty managers and withdrew its on-licence renewal application.
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Northland crash victim remembered as a devoted single mother
3 Feb 2026The 44-year-old Aucklander died in a "serious" crash south of Whangārei on 24 January.
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Safety group renews call for vigilance near water
30 Jan 2026Drowning Prevention Auckland is reminding households to stay vigilant near stretches of water for the remainder of summer.
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Family mourn 'treasured son' and 'beloved Nai Nai' killed in landslide
27 Jan 2026They have been named as 10-year-old Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother, 71-year-old Yao Fang.
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Embassy confirms death of Chinese national in Bay of Plenty slip
23 Jan 2026The embassy reminds Chinese residents and tourists to pay close attention to weather forecasts and warnings issued by meteorological authorities in New Zealand.
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Chinese dragon boat crews to make Auckland regatta debut
23 Jan 2026Four visiting crews from the southern Chinese province of Guangzhou are set to make a splash at Monday's Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.
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Racist threats amid accusations rockpools being stripped
21 Jan 2026Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among some of the latest comments.
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Asian MPs call for immigration to be left out of seafood gathering debate
20 Jan 2026Chinese politicians on both sides of the aisle call for more education to be provided so migrants understand why marine protection is important.
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Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open
20 Jan 2026New Zealand's only singles player at the Australian Open, Luu Sun, has been knocked out in the first round.
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China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates
20 Jan 2026China's birthrate has hit the lowest level on record, with the country's population shrinking for a fourth straight year. The population shrank by 3.39 million people in 2025.
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Rules on fishing, collecting shellfish vary by species and location
16 Jan 2026Explainer - Authorities are warning the public to check local regulations before casting a fishing line or gathering shellfish over summer.
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Immigration New Zealand warns of ‘increasingly sophisticated’ phone scams
15 Jan 2026Callers have been impersonating immigration officials and using New Zealand mobile numbers to appear legitimate.
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Rock pools 'stripped out' by 'busloads' of sea life gatherers
16 Jan 2026One resident has seen several hundred people beach-combing at Army Bay, noting that groups are there almost every day.
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Milford community honours young drowning victim ahead of anniversary
16 Jan 2026Department of Conservation plans to install a plaque in Fiordland National Park to pay tribute to 10-year-old Tegan Chen's legacy.
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Skilled migrants warned about changes to path to residency
16 Jan 2026INZ is using two classification systems to decide whether jobs should be classed as skilled - which affects which visas they can get.
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Yoyoso, Miniso in liquidation - online shopping blamed again
12 Jan 2026The retail chain has been placed into liquidation owing millions of dollars, but liquidators say it is unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back.
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What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home
9 Jan 2026Explainer - Questions have been raised on social media about potential fines car owners might get by washing vehicles at home this week. Here's a few answers.
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'It's the Kiwi thing to do': Aucklanders question fines for washing cars at home
16 Jan 2026Aucklanders express surprise over potential $1500 fines for washing cars on driveways, calling the rules unfair and poorly publicised.
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Washing your car at home may attract a hefty fine
7 Jan 2026Car owners face a $1500 fine for discharging soapy run-off into stormwater systems.
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Black gold: Interest in coffee trucks surges as migrants seek affordable startups
9 Jan 2026More Chinese migrants are investing in mobile coffee trucks to launch businesses in Auckland, testing the market before committing to a physical location.
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