Chen Liu
NZ's young unimpressed by proposal to ban social media
The National Party's proposal to ban social media for under 16-year-olds has spurred a lot of political debate, with ACT claiming it won't work and calling for an inquiry. Reporter Chen Liu has more. Audio
Calls for NZ universities to review ties with Confucius Institute
Academics are calling on New Zealand universities to review their ties with the Confucius Institute after six Australian universities closed centres on their campuses. The non-profit organisations… Audio
Celebrations begin for Lunar New Year
Celebrations for the Lunar New Year are about to kick off with a bang in Auckland as Asian communities welcome the Year of the Snake. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu has more. Audio
Report finds growing obestity in NZ's Asian population
A landmark report finds that obesity in New Zealand's Asian population has doubled over the past 20 years. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio
One year since disappearance of Yanfei Bao
Friday marks a year since the disappearance of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, the 44-year-old was last seen alive on the 19th of July when she arrived at a house for sale on Trevor Street… Audio
Asian stories expressed at 13th World Choir Games
With the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland heading towards the final notes, audiences have been impressed by the diverse mix of Asian stories that have been expressed through song. It's the first… Audio
Calls for Asian NZers involvement in WWI to be commemorated
As New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day, there are calls for more research into Asian New Zealanders' involvement in the First World War. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio
National take Mt Roskill from Labour
People in the country's most Asian electorate - Mt Roskill in Auckland - are now counting on the new government to deliver on its promises to cut crime and boost the economy.
Part of the "blue wave"… Audio
Asian New Zealanders on their top election priorities
Cost of living, crime, housing, healthcare and climate change are the top five things New Zealanders are worried about according to an Ipsos survey.
Asians account for 15 percent of the population -… Audio
Scene of open home in Hornby forensically examined in Yanfei Bao case
An open home was held at the house at the centre of an investigation into the disappearance of real estate agent Yanfei Bao, days after police appealed for help to find her. The house on Trevor Street… Audio
Police search for body of missing woman
A big police hunt continues this morning to find the body of Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao who vanished last Wednesday.
The investigation head Detective Inspector Nicola Reeves says the real estate… Audio
Real estate agent still missing
A week on from the disappearance of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao, she is still missing despite police charging a man with her kidnapping.
Bao vanished last Wednesday while out… Audio
Crime takes toll on businesses
Some businesses say they are left with increasing insurance costs, staff shortages and mental health stress as rising crime takes a toll.
They say the government needs to introduce more practical… Audio
North Shore community on edge after axe attack
Police say they don't believe an axe attack on people in three North Shore Chinese restaurants last night was racially motivated. Two people remain in hospital following the attack, one with serious… Audio
The Week in Detail: Cyclone, Census, China
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Cyclone, Census, China
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioCovid-19: Tourism industry takes another hit
The tourism industry is taking another hit as the threat of a full-scale omicron outbreak prompts people to cancel their holiday plans.
Some travel and accommodation providers say cancellations have… Audio
Covid-19: Businesses say government rapid antigen test order ruined plans
Businesses say the government's order of rapid antigen tests has tripped up their pandemic planning.
The Food and Grocery Council says it's members are profoundly disappointed the government has… Audio
Ukrainians in NZ concerned at escalating tensions with Russia
Ukrainians in New Zealand are very concerned about the escalation of tension between their home country and Russia, and say the New Zealand government should do more to help.
Tensions continue to… Audio
