Politics
The Asian candidates contesting mayoral seats in local elections
Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring in the race for the top local government seats in Kaipara District, Auckland, Wellington and Hutt City.
The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.
Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes season 3 Episode 14: Cheryl Waaka
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka represented Aotearoa New Zealand with pride… now she’s fighting stage four bowel cancer, which she believes could have been caught earlier. As the government walks back… Audio
A bellwether battle for the Māori vote and voice in Auckland
Henare vs Kaipara: Legacy, loyalty and the fight for Māori representation in the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
NZ looks to learn from China's technology innovations
Artificial intelligence, robotics, electric vehicles and new forms of energy were a key focus of the 2025 China Business Summit.
Asian Youth MPs call for diversity in politics
Almost 19 percent of the 123 Youth MPs selected for this year's Youth Parliament can trace an Asian heritage.
Willow-Jean Prime on Education, Oranga Tamariki, Bootcamps, and a Settlement for Ngāpuhi
Labour spokesperson for Children and Education Willow-Jean Prime explains why she believes the education system and Oranga Tamariki are failing Māori, her opposition to ACT’s bootcamps, and why Shane… Video, Audio
Councils 'attractive targets' of foreign interference
Warning comes as the government sets sights on progressing legislation to criminalise foreign interference in its latest quarterly plan.
Luxon’s China visit receives mixed verdict
Where some can identify areas of success, others point to sectors that won't secure significant gains.
Luxon urged to widen focus of China visit beyond trade
Chinese community leaders call on the prime minister to strengthen people-to-people ties on his whirlwind trip. Audio
July 4 deadline for voters to enrol for Samoa election
Samoans living abroad must complete their full voter registration by 4 July.
Parliament’s contrary responses to Kashmir attacks spur debate
Militant groups are believed to be behind attacks in India-administered Kashmir in 2019 and 2025, but Parliament fails to condemn the latest incident.
Samoa parliament formally dissolved
Parliament enters caretaker mode until the election and the formation of a new government.
Stanford regrets email 'spam' remarks after backlash
Immigration minister walks back her initial defence of the remarks after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says she could have expressed herself better.
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.
Asian representation in Parliament continues to grow
Vanushi Walters has been named Labour's spokesperson for associate foreign affairs and the shadow attorney-general.
Luxon calls on India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions as death toll rises
Dozens of civilians die in the worst clash in more than two decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Schools allowed to close as no-confidence vote looms in Solomon Islands
Education permanent secretary Dr Franco Rodie said such situations are unpredictable, so it is safer for students to remain at home. Audio
What you need to know about Auckland’s local elections
Explainer - Some voters may be eligible to vote multiple times in the elections based on property ownership.
