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Nelson community raises more than $40,000 for Nepali student’s cancer care
A routine visa medical led to a cancer diagnosis for Samira Basnet. A community fundraiser helped meet the cost of private treatment.
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A signature feature of Asian Insider, dedicated to in-depth interviews with individuals from the Asian community in New Zealand. Through these conversations, we explore personal stories, challenges, and achievements, highlighting the diverse voices that shape the Asian experience.
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West Auckland naval aviator tracks suspicious ships in North Asia
A 25-year-old Kelston graduate works between a Seasprite helicopter and HMNZS Te Mana on a sanctions-monitoring deployment.
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Three shops in one arcade: a Korean chef’s bet on downtown Auckland
Shim Yejun built three different food businesses in the Strand Arcade while central Auckland was struggling with empty shops.
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A Filipino farm manager’s path to a first home in Putāruru
Jeannie Maano arrived in New Zealand in 2012. A July 2025 report traced his family’s move from farm work to home ownership in South Waikato.
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Chinese Girl Joins New Zealand National Team, Aiming for Future World Champion Title
Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied At the 2024 Paris Olympics, many new sports made their debut. Muay Thai entered the Olympic
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Chinese Couple Takes IELTS at 60, Immigrates to New Zealand, and Starts a Business in Their Garage
Staff Writer: Wen Zhao Image Source: Supplied Chinese couple James Wang and Xi Chen, both near 70, have lived on Auckland’s
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Chinese family Buy a New Zealand Railway Station, "It's Not for Profit"
Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied On March 20th, what seemed like an ordinary Wednesday turned into a day of excitement in
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From Temple to Campus: A Cambodian Monk's Journey in New Zealand
Staff Writer: Zixuan Wang Image Source: Supplied New Zealand is widely recognized for its diversity, attracting residents from around the globe. With
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Chinese man becomes coolest man in New Zealand after buying a tank
Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied People often describe Chinese immigrants as low-key and reserved, but there is one Chinese man
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Brewing Success: How One Chinese Entrepreneur Revived a Fading Café in New Zealand
Staff Writer: Yiyi Xie Image Source: Supplied New Zealand is renowned for its coffee culture, boasting an abundance of well-funded chain
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Choosing Home: Why Some Chinese Expats Are Returning to China to Give Birth
Staff Writer: Yiyi Xie Image Source: Supplied For years, the idea of giving birth abroad was appealing to many Chinese parents, offering
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Chinese freelance illustrator: "People say my life is their dream"
Staff Writer: Yima Image Source: Supplied Every overseas Chinese carries a miniature immigration story within them. We interviewed Sandy Xu, a post-