BusinessOverseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break recordChange in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.14 Apr 03:16 AM
BusinessOverseas visitor arrivals edging up to pre-pandemic numbersAn earlier Chinese New Year tilted January travel numbers up.12 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandWarning issued over sky lanterns as Lunar New Year celebrations begin'Much of our vegetation is dry and ready to ignite,' Fire and Emergency said.29 Jan 01:02 AM
New ZealandGlowing up at Auckland Lantern Festival, massive dragon lantern and festivities19 Feb 11:19 PM
New ZealandFeasts, firecrackers and reunions: Roaring into the Year of the DragonAuckland Lantern Festival also set to return after four years02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: ‘Tea is like art’China Friendship Society invites Tauranga locals to learn about Chinese culture.16 Feb 08:42 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Delicious dumplings boost cultural exchanges in prisonDumpling class brings inmates and staff together at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fresh start': Auckland Lantern Festival moves south to Manukau Sports BowlEvent celebrating the Year of the Rabbit back after three years of cancellations.23 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessAir NZ crew barred from Hong Kong after Dreamliner diversionCrew confined to aircraft after Hong Kong authorities refused to process them.28 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandToned-down celebrations to usher in the Year of the TigerLantern Festival is the only major Chinese New Year event running this year.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLantern festival to return after two years to usher in the Year of the TigerMore than 100,000 expected to attend the event at ASB Showgrounds in February.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year event cancelledThe festival has been held annually in Auckland for more than 20 years.23 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandNew Showgrounds venue for Auckland Lantern Festival 2022Chinese New Year festival returns after two years of Covid cancellations.17 Sep 01:07 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Pride Parade and Lantern Festival organisers watching lockdownThe Pride Parade is due to take place along Ponsonby Rd on Saturday.15 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandChinese New Year: Family potluck turns into dinner for 160People can't travel, so they're coming together.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Auckland Lantern Festival cancelled for first time in 21-year historyAuckland University professor says cancellation is an overreaction.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus fears: Lantern Festival in doubt ahead of meeting todayChina consul-general calls for calm; says it's a pity events are being cancelled.03 Feb 07:58 PM
TravelNZ's hot spots for Chinese New YearTekapo is one of New Zealand's busiest destinations for the Lunar New Year.23 Jan 02:44 AM
New ZealandEat your way to good luck as the Year of the Rat celebrations kicks inLunar New Year festivities starts this Saturday and will run until Feb 16 in Auckland.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Evil money ghost' scammers return as Chinese New Year approachesVictims and those with information on the scammers are asked to contact the police.03 Jan 08:33 PM
WorldFamily focus for start of Year of the PigAsia has welcomed the Lunar Year of the Pig with visits to temples and family banquets.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese New Year celebrations start at homeIt's the biggest celebration in the world. Made with funding from NZ on Air.04 Feb 07:30 PM
TravelBathe in a 'human hot pot' for the Chinese New YearA Chinese hotel has designed a hot spring that looks like a hot pot, complete with veges.31 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandThis little piggy is going to auction ... for StarshipThe 22 little piggy art pieces will be exhibited in galleries and shops in Parnell.16 Jan 03:15 AM
LifestyleFeng shui expert: Year of the Pig a good year to make moneyChinese New Year starts on February 5 and will be observed for 15 days until February 19.15 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandThe dogs light up for Lantern FestivalLanterns will illuminate Auckland Domain for the next three nights.01 Mar 04:00 PM