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Councils 'attractive targets' of foreign interference
Warning comes as the government sets sights on progressing legislation to criminalise foreign interference in its latest quarterly plan.
Tight job market limits career mobility for Asian workers
Migrant background makes it hard for some workers to find better positions elsewhere, so many stay where they are.
Public safety concerns grow after Pakuranga Night Market stabbing
Vendors and visitors call for stronger security measures to be introduced ahead of market's reopening. Audio
Immigration surge overwhelming Auckland schools
Rangitoto College on Auckland's North Shore is among a growing number of secondary schools that will no longer accept out-of-zone students next year.
Pay parity policy shift leaves ECE graduates facing uncertain future
Migrants are finding it harder to gain residency by securing a job in the early childhood education sector after roles paying amounts that satisfy wage requirements dry up.
Unemployed Asians battle 'lazy' stigma in silence
Stats NZ data shows that 1 in 5 jobless Asian individuals received unemployment benefits in 2021. Latest figures aren't expected to be any better. Audio
'Nightmare' job market for struggling IT workers
Job seekers say the tech job market is a "nightmare", citing fierce competition and a shortage of opportunities that have made finding employment increasingly difficult.
'Environmental vandalism': The debate over stacking stones on Lake Tekapo's foreshore
Locals want the practice banned due to environmental concerns, but experts hold mixed views on whether the structures are harming the ecosystem.
Meet the solo Chinese mums who are not single parents
Mothers accompanying their children studying in New Zealand are shouldering the burden of parenting in a foreign country without their husbands.
Transnational education spurs growth in Chinese international enrolments
Enrolment growth is being fuelled by post-pandemic changes in student mobility, demand for more affordable overseas study options and the growing popularity of dual-degree pathways.
‘If in doubt, throw it out’: How to identify wild mushrooms for consumption
Experts warn foragers to exercise extreme caution when collecting wild mushrooms, as misidentifying and consuming fungi can cause illness and even death.
Asian comedians in search of a laugh to break down cultural barriers
Stand-up performers call for greater participation from their communities to reflect the country's diverse population.
Applications surge for limited places in Auckland private schools
Top schools are being forced to tighten their enrolment processes due to an increased demand from a rapidly growing population.
