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Plastic bag recycling scheme 'needs to be more sustainable'
The soft plastics recycling bins that people used to see at supermarkets are not likely to be making a comeback any time soon.
Veteran, 95, at anti-racism rally: 'People suddenly realised we're all one'
At 95 years old, John Sato admits he is a bit out of touch with the modern world, but he still took four buses to join the Auckland march against racism on Sunday.
Chinese businesspeople raise millions for Christchurch victims
A group of visiting Chinese businesspeople have raised $2.35 million for victims of the Christchurch mass shooting.
Immigration New Zealand wrongly cancels mans visa, stranding him
A man was stranded at a Chinese airport for 20 hours because of an error made by Immigration New Zealand.
Nesting boxes 'a safe place' for little blue penguins
The conservation student behind a project to put 100 nesting boxes on islands around the Hauraki Gulf hopes it will help the world's smallest penguin population to flourish.
Giant wasp nest left on tree over fears of poisoning stream
An exterminator says they decided not to remove a giant German wasp nest to avoid a huge amount of insecticide falling into a local stream.
Indian priests say they have been exploited by employer
Two Indian priests say they have been exploited since coming to work in New Zealand, earning just $2000 and $1000 respectively for six months' work.
Jobs on offer but still no visa fix for Chinese workers
A group of out-of-work Chinese construction workers say even though they've been offered jobs, they are stuck in limbo until they get valid visas.
Chinese construction workers homeless after work dispute
A union representing a group of Chinese workers is calling for the government's help for the men who now have no work and nowhere to live.
