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World Cup dreams come true for rising young chess stars
A pair of 11-year-old Asian Kiwis are heading overseas to represent New Zealand at the prestigious world competition.
Woman pleads not guilty to theft after receiving mistaken bank transfer
A pair involved in retiree's mistaken bank transfer have been granted interim name suppression.
Targeted funding missing from Budget, ethnic leaders say
Community leaders want such funds to be used to meet the complex needs of vulnerable and diverse ethnic groups.
Ethnic leaders seek targeted investment ahead of Budget
Without sufficient and sustainable funding, key services for ethnic communities could be impacted, they say.
More unsafe children’s products found at Panda Mart
Forty-seven items have now been declared unsafe in an ongoing Commerce Commission investigation into the bargain store.
Cyberbullying in spotlight amid proposed social media ban
Greater protections against cyberbullying needed regardless of whether social media is banned for those aged under 16, experts say.
NZ banks unable to catch all mistaken transfers through human error
The story of a pensioner who almost lost his life savings in a mistaken bank transfer offers a wake-up call for banks, but experts say there's little they can do to ensure such cases don't happen in…
Teens say social media ban unwelcome, more education needed
Young people said they would rather see education and guidance around social media, rather than a blanket ban. Audio
Qatar Airways in spotlight after refusing to fly student due to health
Carrier offers to refund ticket without penalties, but a family is claiming compensation for the difference in fares to book another flight on a separate airline.
'Golden visa' shutting out Chinese investors - legal experts
Experts have been left perplexed by Immigration New Zealand's interpretation of regulations related to an investment visa pathway for Chinese nationals.
It’s ok to make mistakes - cooking show aims to inspire te reo learners
A pilot cooking comedy in te reo Māori hopes to provide a safe place for learners to make mistakes.
Spotlight falls on NZ Confucius Institutes in wake of Australian closures
Domestic universities say they are comfortable with existing relationships as calls grow to review ties. Audio
Mitchell unveils foreign interference resource tools
Ethnic leaders say they feel encouraged and hopeful, but words must be put into action.