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Meet the trio who have completely changed careers
Working in a single industry for a lifetime is becoming less common in New Zealand.
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Safety group renews call for vigilance near water
30 Jan 2026Drowning Prevention Auckland is reminding households to stay vigilant near stretches of water for the remainder of summer.
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Lantern Festival expected to bring economic boost to South Auckland
29 Jan 2026The four-day festival at Manukau Sports Bowl is expected to attract between 160,000 and 180,000 visitors.
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Family mourn 'treasured son' and 'beloved Nai Nai' killed in landslide
27 Jan 2026They have been named as 10-year-old Austen Keith Richardson and his grandmother, 71-year-old Yao Fang.
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Embassy confirms death of Chinese national in Bay of Plenty slip
23 Jan 2026The embassy reminds Chinese residents and tourists to pay close attention to weather forecasts and warnings issued by meteorological authorities in New Zealand.
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Chinese dragon boat crews to make Auckland regatta debut
23 Jan 2026Four visiting crews from the southern Chinese province of Guangzhou are set to make a splash at Monday's Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta.
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Racist threats amid accusations rockpools being stripped
21 Jan 2026Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among some of the latest comments.
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Asian MPs call for immigration to be left out of seafood gathering debate
20 Jan 2026Chinese politicians on both sides of the aisle call for more education to be provided so migrants understand why marine protection is important.
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Lulu Sun loses to qualifier at Australian Open
20 Jan 2026New Zealand's only singles player at the Australian Open, Luu Sun, has been knocked out in the first round.
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China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates
20 Jan 2026China's birthrate has hit the lowest level on record, with the country's population shrinking for a fourth straight year. The population shrank by 3.39 million people in 2025.
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Rules on fishing, collecting shellfish vary by species and location
16 Jan 2026Explainer - Authorities are warning the public to check local regulations before casting a fishing line or gathering shellfish over summer.
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Immigration New Zealand warns of ‘increasingly sophisticated’ phone scams
15 Jan 2026Callers have been impersonating immigration officials and using New Zealand mobile numbers to appear legitimate.
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Rock pools 'stripped out' by 'busloads' of sea life gatherers
16 Jan 2026One resident has seen several hundred people beach-combing at Army Bay, noting that groups are there almost every day.
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Milford community honours young drowning victim ahead of anniversary
16 Jan 2026Department of Conservation plans to install a plaque in Fiordland National Park to pay tribute to 10-year-old Tegan Chen's legacy.
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Skilled migrants warned about changes to path to residency
16 Jan 2026INZ is using two classification systems to decide whether jobs should be classed as skilled - which affects which visas they can get.
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Yoyoso, Miniso in liquidation - online shopping blamed again
12 Jan 2026The retail chain has been placed into liquidation owing millions of dollars, but liquidators say it is unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back.
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What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home
9 Jan 2026Explainer - Questions have been raised on social media about potential fines car owners might get by washing vehicles at home this week. Here's a few answers.
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'It's the Kiwi thing to do': Aucklanders question fines for washing cars at home
16 Jan 2026Aucklanders express surprise over potential $1500 fines for washing cars on driveways, calling the rules unfair and poorly publicised.
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Washing your car at home may attract a hefty fine
7 Jan 2026Car owners face a $1500 fine for discharging soapy run-off into stormwater systems.
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Black gold: Interest in coffee trucks surges as migrants seek affordable startups
9 Jan 2026More Chinese migrants are investing in mobile coffee trucks to launch businesses in Auckland, testing the market before committing to a physical location.
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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
7 Jan 2026It's part of a global trend - by last year, all eight Ivy League universities in the United States were using Duolingo scores.
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Chinese martial artists fight to keep heritage alive
5 Jan 2026Practitioners in New Zealand pass on the culture and spirit of martial arts to younger generations of Chinese as well as people of other ethnicities.
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2025 in review: Gains celebrated in another challenging year
5 Jan 2026As New Zealand's Chinese community looks ahead to 2026, here's a look back at the key moments that have defined the past 12 months.
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How Auckland’s High Street precinct has become a magnet for Asian foodies
5 Jan 2026Once 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.
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Divers warned to be aware of personal limits, local hazards
18 Dec 2025Water safety advocates are urging the public to take extra care when participating in underwater activities this summer.
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Comedy fans waiting for refund after shows cancelled
19 Dec 2025Chinese comedy fans claim that an Auckland-based event company owes them tens of thousands of dollars after two shows were cancelled.
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WorkSafe files charge following worker’s fatal fall from scissor lift
17 Dec 2025WorkSafe says the charged party failed to ensure the health and safety of the worker.
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Chronological queue under consideration for parent resident visa applications
12 Dec 2025Review of settings follows complaints from migrants about the unfairness of the existing ballot system that is used to allocate the visas.
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