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 man charged after bus driver's neck slashed
The 25-year-old is charged with assault and is due to appear in court today.
Bus driver's neck slashed during unprovoked attack
Stefan has viewed CCTV footage and can't identify the type of weapon used by his attacker
'The skipper will be feeling it': Court of Inquiry launched into Manawanui sinking
Commander credited with saving lives following night time evacuation
Inmate who died in Mt Eden prison cell named, as 23-year-old charged with murder
A post-mortem examination and formal identification were carried out over the weekend.
Nang user claims he gets banned substance from neighbourhood bakery
Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to a jail sentence or hefty fines.
‘Dumb’: New mall next to Auckland Airport causes 'crazy' traffic
The new $200-million-plus Mānawa Bay premium outlet centre opened on Thursday.
Hold the tomato sauce! Family restaurant recalls 50 years of Chinese dining in NZ
Pearl Garden opened in 1975 and is still being run by the same family that started it.
Strong wind warning for Auckland, possible harbour bridge disruptions
Chance gusts could reach 90km/h between 3pm-7pm.
Govt responds after rebels propose new terms for Kiwi pilot's release
Phillip Mehrtens, a former Jetstar pilot, was taken hostage in February last year.
'It has disfigured me': Carjacking victim’s finger never found
The woman suffers ill health and was swimming on doctor's advice
Police say 14-year-old behind carjacking that resulted in woman losing her finger
Henderson-Massey Local Board member says carjacking an isolated incident
Carjacking horror: Woman loses fingers in West Auckland pool carpark heist - report
Police say the victim's hand was caught in a door during a carjacking.
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
'Sticks, bats, knuckles': Sikh temple tensions enter new phase
Police are investigating a brawl and assault in Tauranga last Saturday.
Watch: Worshippers injured after mass brawl at Sikh Temple involving swords and baseball bats
At least one taken to hospital, police appealing for witnesses
Chef's fingers all-but chopped off in alleged South Auckland road rage attack
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and will appear in court on September 3.
Kiwi workers twice as likely to die on the job as Aussie counterparts
Human toll: Workplace accidents costing NZ nearly $5b each year.
Report warns work scheme 'enables potential human trafficking and modern slavery'
A review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is released today.
'No sign of vermin': Restaurant at centre of rat sighting recovers A-grade rating
Langkawi Malaysian Restaurant was the subject of a rat complaint.
Retailer group goes to Ombudsman after police refuse to release crime arrest data
Group questions Government's promise about prioritising retail crime.
'Yet to see any meaningful dent': Dairy owners despair as police data reveals 2024 retail crime spike
But police say they are focused on retail crime and holding offenders to account.
Police investigating alleged assault at Hindu temple in Auckland
Temple trustees say they will assist police with their inquiries.
'Traumatic': Auckland restaurant slapped with D-rating following rat sighting
Langkawi Restaurant boss says they are doing all they can to fix the pest problem.
Eatery's customer SOS: Order direct, we lose money on Uber Eats
Restaurant says every order through Uber Eats is losing them money
Fresh warnings, watches issued as heavy rain, wind and snow hit country
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts.
Study finds victim-blaming rampant in NZ: 52% respondents say deters crime reporting
More than half said it would deter them from reporting future crimes.
When durian meets hotpot: ‘Stinky’ viral dish hits Auckland
Herald journalist tries durian hotpot for the first time and finds it 'yummy'
Racist abuse on Auckland bus: Police seek victims of latest attack
Police said they have opened an investigation and are yet to find the woman.
Nepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scam
Nepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.
Age-gap love triumph: Filipino mum wins battle to live in NZ
A mum is overjoyed after getting a visa to remain in NZ with her baby girl.
'We are very tired and scared': Couple to close dairy after 16 years due to violent robberies
The store's last day of operation is this Friday.
'Justice for us is to arrest them': Life for police teams on crime-rife Auckland city beats
Heart of the City is 'delighted' with extra police resources targeting crime in the city.
Jeweller Gurdeep Singh reopens store for first time since robbery left him with fractured skull
The store owner says he still gets nervous when the sun sets.
'I can't sleep': Jewellery store hammer attack victim speaks out
Gurdeep Singh says he hasn't had a restful night's sleep since the attack
Shop owners threaten hunger strike over Auckland youth crime
Protesters gather in Papatoetoe calling for tougher punishments for youth offenders.
Indian retailers plan protest amid fear of ‘ever-increasing’ crime in Auckland
Jewellery store victim discharged from hospital, recovering at home.
Elderly couple desperate to retrieve beloved pet after 'dognapping' at Auckland beach
Car 'sped off' - 'the next thing I realised was Zoe’s gone'.
South Auckland man’s peak-hour roadside stabbing leaves nightmares
Attacker stabbed man after he said he did not have any cigarettes.
‘Protecting family and what is ours’: Son used cultural sword to fight off armed robbers
Police arrested three teenage offenders, hunt on for the others
Jewellery store owner suffers skull fracture, needs brain surgery after violent robbery
Police are still on the hunt for offenders.
'Out of control': More police to hit Auckland beat in crackdown on CBD crime
New police initiatives announced as CBD business owners battle downtown crime wave.
'Consequences of crime': More police to hit Auckland and NZ city streets
Police Commissioner announces new crime and safety operations in wake of concerning crime.
'Like slaves': Indian workers claim being forced to work 17-hour days with no pay
Auckland restaurant chain Daaku Kebab denied the allegations, saying they are baseless.
Migrant workers brought in by labour hire companies now facing job losses
Workers urged to take indefinite leave on no pay until market conditions improve
‘Last option before they switch him to palliative care’: Brave little boy's three-year cancer fight
Family putting hope in CAR T-cell therapy, but need funds to get them to Melbourne.
‘Tower of Ōtara’ tenant defies council demolition order, rips up notice
Kāinga Ora says it was working directly with client to safely remove structure.
Woman's battle to change gender on Kiwi passport: 'I can proudly show as proof'
Unlike New Zealand, Thai law only recognises the sex of a person at birth.
'Tower of Ōtara': Rickety backyard structure sparks safety concerns
The ramshackle tower has become 'like a tourist attraction'.
New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime
Restaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.
Abandoned, fleeced and assaulted: Elderly immigrants tell of abuse by NZ children
Half of older Indians and a third of Chinese are victims of elder abuse.
Auckland CBD businesses plead for more cops as safety fears keep customers away
“The CBD is so bad, even having lunch is not safe anymore."
'Similar to exploitation': Migrants in limbo after NZ employers’ accreditations revoked
The accreditation of 416 employers has been revoked, suspended or is under review.
Kiwi who overstayed his visa by 2173 days arrested in Thailand
Identified as Grant Douglas Corrine, the 60-year-old was caught in Pattaya.
'Massive heart attack': Club rugby player collapses on field; wife gives CPR
Manager says there were speculation it was a head knock, but player had a heart attack.
Police to closely monitor gang members travelling across Auckland today
Police are urging motorists concerned about any activity to make a report.
Bangladeshi nationals stopped from boarding NZ-bound flight in Malaysia, believed to be victims of a job visa scam
The 25 men are believed to be victims of a job visa scam.
Victim's son thanks community as Auckland sushi shop reopens after brutal stabbing
The son says his mum and the family are 'getting stronger by the day'.
Elliott Stables security gets stolen keys back from alleged burglar as he was preparing to strike a third time
A person broke into the food hall on Saturday and struck again the next night.
On edge: Elliott Stables eateries nervous after burglars steal master key
Cash tills, security camera equipment, mobile phones and laptops have already been stolen.
Worker claims Auckland bowling alley is ‘controlling and enslaving’ him
Bowling technician alleges part of salary being withheld as a way to enslave him.
Jeweller ram raid brings police, business together for meeting
Newmarket Business Association is making all resources available to help police.
Twenty-eight in one home: Scammed out of a new life in NZ
Defrauded migrants fear for their lives because of debts to loan sharks in Vietnam.
Victim of horrific sushi shop stabbing's message to men who helped saved her life
Her estranged husband was the offender. A friend says the victim is in good spirits.
'Cruel and cold-hearted': Mum faces family split after INZ questions legitimacy of marriage
Charity Valdez faces deportation after being refused an interim visa.
Man accused of Auckland kidnapping appears in court after dramatic waterfront arrest
The man has name suppression so he can tell his mum what has happened.
'State of panic': Heroes describe attempts to save victim of horrific sushi shop attack
The men from Brave Construction win praise for helping woman covered in blood.
Traumatised son was at sushi shop during mother's brutal stabbing, family thank 'heroes' at scene
“This was not a random attack but an act of domestic violence.”
Two Canterbury Uni students died in Lake Pukaki crash
International students from Malaysia among those killed and injured.
Sushi shop stabbing: Locals return to Browns Bay centre after body removed
The victim is recovering in hospital.
Sushi shop attack: Police remove stabber's body
Police say their scene examination is almost over.
'Didn't deserve that': Sushi shop owner hospitalised after stabbing; assailant dead
Assailant dead at the scene, say police who remain at the scene.
Uni's designated areas for students ‘comparable to Ku Klux Klan’: Peters
Te Pāti Māori says action to shut down safe spaces is 'damaging and inflammatory'.
Gisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harm
Incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured
'Kiwi language turned up to 11': Gloriavale members' unique speech explained
Gloriavale accent in spotlight as three-part documentary series airs on TVNZ1.
Allegations of migrant exploitation at bowling alley
MBIE says there are 178 active investigations on accredited employers underway.
Volunteer fire brigade 'very grateful' for $2500 donation from Head Hunters, Minister angry
Motorcycle club has been described as the most dangerous organised criminal operation.
Muslims in NZ to scan the evening skies tonight for new moon to mark the start of Ramadan
Those with links to Gaza face a difficult Ramadan.
Scammers target Chinese seeking rental accommodation in Auckland
Contact the police if you believe you are a scam victim.
Blink-182 star, wife Kourtney Kardashian spotted at trendy Auckland eatery
Wise Boys boss Luke Burrows says staff are still buzzing over the A-listers' visit.
500 monks gather in Auckland for global Buddhist summit
The ancient practice of captive live animals' 'mercy release' is on the agenda.