Lincoln Tan, a Multimedia Journalist for New Zealand’s Herald, specialises in covering stories around diversity and immigration.
I’m Lincoln Tan and I’ve been a journalist at the Herald since 2006, covering stories around diversity and immigration. Originally from Singapore, I used to be a reporter with the Singapore Press Holdings and was the editor of a migrant-focused newspaper iBall here before I joined the Herald. Exclusives that I have reported on include the scoop that the pilots were the prime suspect in the missing Malaysian airline flight MH370 while I was based in Kuala Lumpur, and the inside workings of a global fake monk scam that operates out of China. I have had to face my fair share of death threats, including from a New Zealand politician and extremists for exposing alleged bribery and the preaching of jihad, or holy war, by an imam of a local mosque. Once, members of a Korean cult here locked a photographer and myself up in their second-floor chapel and we had to use the fire escape to get away. Journalism has allowed me to travel around New Zealand and the world, covering extraordinary stories both here and abroad. I am a foodie and most happy when I get to discover great food or an exciting eatery. Fortunately, a lot of the restaurants in Auckland are run by migrants and by default, come under my rounds.
Auckland Transport tells 475 residents their properties affected by $1.4b busway
Meeting between AT and affected residents planned at Puhinui Train Station.
Watch: Wrong-way motorway madness near Auckland Airport
Several drivers had to move frantically to the side to avoid crashing.
Auckland's Elliot Stables eatery owners desperate for help
About 40 staff are employed at Elliot Stables and many are on the wage subsidy now.
Auckland bridal shop launches virtual salon service
Owner says initiative is to keep cashflow going after business down 95 per cent.
University of Auckland will not re-enrol student kicked out after suicide attempt
Student says she is at a loss at what to do next.
Council investigation fails to determine who desecrated cemetery
New measures in place to improve workmanship standards of grave contractors.
Pride to return to Ponsonby as a walking parade in 2020
The rainbow walking parade will take place as part of the Ponsonby Street Festival.
Free measles vaccination extended to Auckland babies six months and over
Parents with young children urged to book appointments for vaccination through their GP.
Aucklanders get bumper three-week Diwali festivities
Two public celebrations over two weekends and a public holiday long weekend for Diwali.
Taking Diwali, the festival of lights, on the road
The Auckland Diwali Festival takes place on Oct 12 and 13.
Chinese ghost scammers target Auckland's North Shore
Victims told to put valuables and cash into bag for blessing to remove evil spirit.
Cosplayers to get creepy at annual Auckland manga meet
Japanese manga horror master Junji Ito to make his first NZ appearance at Overload.
Vulnerability exposed: How digger blow caused jet fuel crisis
Govt report finds investment needed now to safeguard airport fuel supply.
'Biggest mooncake in NZ history' to celebrate Chinese Moon Festival
Moon Festival is considered the second most import Chinese celebration.
Night Markets to deliver food to customers' doorsteps
Auckland Night Market Eats mobile application to be launched in October.
Moon Festival set to be the next big cultural event for Auckland
SkyCity pastry chefs will be baking NZ's largest mooncake to celebrate the festival.
Lights, food, action: New festival to turn Auckland into a winter wonderland
Elemental AKL will run from July 1 to 31.
Food on fire: Auckland's hottest culinary trend
A staple of the 90s, flambe is hot once again.
Glenfield a town centre of diversity
Residents of Glenfield Central are screaming out for more excitement in their town.
'Not good enough': Auckland's stupidest bus shelter
AT says the bus shelter is blocking the houses and will be moved at the developer's cost.
Woman's handbag snatched from lap in car: 'I don't feel safe'
Crime and safety identified as top concern of ethnic people in Auckland.
Suburban brothel: Investigator claimed all Asian prostitutes 'look the same'
Auckland Council says it has received multiple complaints and is investigating.
200,000 to gather for Auckland Lantern Festival
Festival will mark the close of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Supporters rally in Auckland for charter school retention
ACT Leader David Seymour insists charter schools work.
Immigration visa decisions 'overly harsh'
One in two post-study work visas applications declined in Auckland
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Auckland Muslims feed homeless
Muslims in Auckland donated 100 lunch packs to feed the homeless ahead of Eid ul Fitr.
Celebrating cultural and sexual diversity
After nearly 15 years since she came out of the closet about her sexuality, 29-year-old transsexual Cecilia Kang still gets hurtful things said to her.
Restaurants let you be your own chef
Ethnic restaurants in Auckland are taking the cooking from the kitchen to the dining table.
Brett McGregor's new Thai restaurant
Brett McGregor, who won Masterchef NZ with a Thai creation, has plans to start a restaurant in Auckland which will offer a fresh take
'I can be a star in my own show'
Using her cellphone app to stream what she does, Janice Shin lets her followers watch her do her daily chores and even make coffee at work.
Lantern festival kicks off
The Auckland Lantern Festival opened in Albert Park with a bang last night with firecrackers, lion dancers and cultural drummers.
Over 50 homes in new highway's path
Auckland Transport wants to demolish 54 homes and bridge two stands of mature bush for a $300m four-lane highway in eastern Manukau.
Politicians to pitch for Indian vote
Political parties will be invited to begin their pitch for the Indian vote today at a forum in Ellerslie.
Filipino delicacy prompts SPCA probe
An Auckland restaurant serving duck eggs with developing embryo has been cleared by the SPCA for possible cruelty against unhatched ducklings.
Chancery tenant's $18k shock
A tenant at Auckland's Chancery shopping complex has been hit with an $18,000 "special levy" to pay for the building's repairs.
Bar defends 'jobs for girls' ad
A popular Ponsonby bar has been caught out advertising jobs for women only, a day after the Herald revealed that Masala restaurant in Stanmore Bay had done the same.
Restaurant offers jobs 'for girls only'
A branch of one of Auckland's largest Indian restaurant chains has been seeking part-time wait staff - but said only "girls" could apply.
Auckland's housing boom spreads
Property prices in Auckland's less-favoured suburbs are catching up with the rest of the region as home-buyers shift their focus in a bid to get on the property ladder.
MPs throng to Big Gay Out
They came by the thousands in body paint and drag costumes to celebrate their sexuality at NZ's largest gay pride event. And the politicians came too.
Japanese insist garden be rebuilt
Auckland's Japanese community is demanding a demolished Japanese garden be rebuilt, and a community spokesman says a mayoral apology alone is "not enough".
Auckland makes list of best cities
Auckland has been ranked among the top cities in the world for students to pursue a university education.
Traffic jams create City of Snails
The City of Sails is fast becoming the City of Snails, and is rising on a list of the world's most congested cities compiled by navigation firm TomTom.
Visitors split on top-10 city
Is Auckland a "great little city" for tourists or "really boring"? It depends who you ask.
Chuang backs Mayor over hotel costs
Bevan Chuang is confident Len Brown will be cleared by a spending inquiry in the wake of their extra-marital affair, saying he paid for everything out of his own pocket.