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How Asia celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, one of Asia's most time-honored traditions, is celebrated across the region with a variety of food and customs.
Auckland celebrates Asian traditions with 'unique' Moon Festival
Organisers expect about 30,000 people to attend the three-day festival, which runs through Sunday.
Fly me to the Moon Festival
More than 50 handcrafted lanterns from China will illuminate the Auckland suburb of Balmoral for three days from Friday.
Families missing early dementia signs as projections soar
An estimated 83,000 New Zealanders are believed to be currently living with dementia, although experts say the true number is likely to be higher.
Chinese migrants shun takeaways to open Kiwi-style cafes
Once synonymous with fish and chip shops and takeaway counters, Chinese migrants are now a regular part of Auckland's bustling cafe scene.
How a lost diary at Lake Tekapo sparked an ongoing treasure hunt
A steady stream of visitors has been seen combing the shoreline of Lake Tekapo since February in search of a mysterious package that has become a viral phenomenon.
Dearth of Indian-language classes at NZ schools
Despite becoming the third-largest ethnic group in the country, Indian households are turning to community classes to learn heritage languages such as Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati.
‘Leadership looks white’: Asians struggling to land senior roles
Just 3.3 percent of senior leaders in the public sector claim Asian heritage, according to latest figures compiled by the Public Service Commission.
The shifting sands of second language options in NZ schools
Ministry of Education data shows a shift away from learning Euro-centric languages to te reo Māori and Asian languages in public schools.
‘Competitive’ Asian supermarket prices benefit consumers
The Commerce Commission says the increased competition that exists between Asian grocery stores is something it would like to see across the entire sector.
Families call for AI, robotics education in NZ schools
The Education Ministry plans to release a draft of its updated curriculum that incorporates artificial intelligence and generative AI.
Construction firms offering large discounts to avoid collapse
Reports suggest some building companies are slashing quotes by as much as 50 percent to stay afloat in tough market conditions.
Push to double international student revenue spurs hope, concern
While some believe the new policy will boost enrolments, others question its long-term sustainability and raise exploitation fears.
