Migrant employers could face deportation for exploiting workers
Migrant employers who exploit foreign workers could face deportation under a law change proposed by Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse.
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Sport's tough guys learn
Rugby league is tackling violence in its playing community, expanding from small beginnings in a Manukau club.
Peter Calder: Trying to get Maori on the menu
The kids in Room 19 at Takapuna Normal Intermediate School seem riveted to their chairs as the woman at the front of the class belts out a song that makes the steel rafters ring.
India: Cycling adventure in coastal Goa and Kerala
Thoughts of cycling in India probably conjure up images of intensely congested streets, teeming with all modes of traffic and sharing limited space with free range animals- a reasonable or enjoyable holiday activity?
Kiwi Sikh terrorism charges dropped
A New Zealand Sikh community leader facing terrorism charges in India has been released.
Toby Manhire: At last, Devoy speaks out on race
What distinguishes this cartoon is its effort to get humour from a caricature of Maori and Pacific people as fat, greedy, selfish, alcoholic gamblers, writes Toby Manhire.
Events near and fa'a
Auckland's second and the country's third most spoken language, Samoan, is being celebrated this week.
Students lack Asia nous
New Zealand secondary school students realise the importance of Asia, but are not confident they have the knowledge and understanding to engage with Asians
Most immigrants feel they belong in NZ
The majority of migrants to New Zealand feel they belong here, according to new analysis from Statistics New Zealand.
Rune Hjarno Rasmussen: Comments symptomatic of Danish trend
After a recent official visit to New Zealand, Danish right extremist Marie Krarup derided and ridiculed Maori culture.
Danish MP accused NZ of 'free-riding'
First she described a powhiri as "grotesque", now it's emerged that right-wing Danish MP Marie Krarup has accused New Zealand of "free-riding" on Australia.
Critical Dane hadn't done homework
The Danish politician who controversially called powhiri "grotesque" knew what she was going to see - but may not have read the briefing documents given to her.
Subculture attacks hate crimes
Abuse and violence against alternative subcultures, including goths and punks, will now be recorded as hate crimes by one police force in Britain.
Asians dominate NZ immigration
Asians are dominating in visitor and international student numbers and in most family-migration categories to New Zealand.
Pita Sharples: I stay because I have a job to do
My jovial slip of the tongue about remaining the co-leader "until I die" was not what I intended, writes Dr Pita Sharples.
Terrorism charges for leading Kiwi Sikh
Police in Delhi have arrested a New Zealand Sikh community leader over charges including alleged involvement in seditious activities and attempted murder.
City hosts an open house
In the months ahead Aucklanders can sample the city's vibrant cultures, writes Alexia Santamaria.
View of Asia sours in harder times
The Kiwi love affair with Asia may be waning with fewer now thinking Asia is important to New Zealand's future or viewing Asian immigration as positive.
Garrick Cooper and Danielle Davis: Racism in Godzone a hidden evil
The renowned poet Hone Tuwhare wrote a poem entitled, A Pakeha Friend Tells a Maori Joke.
Pasifika kicks off at Western Springs
Around 100,000 people are expected at Western Springs Lakeside Park in Auckland today for the annual Pasifika festival.