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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.
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.
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.