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Booted out...for being Romanian
Customs has been forced to apologise after an officer was heard saying "no more Romanians" within earshot of a Romanian couple who were then kicked out of the country.

Tiger victim's true identity revealed
A coroner has ruled on the true identity of the cat handler mauled to death by a tiger at a Whangarei wildlife park in 2009.

Dita De Boni: Making migrants welcome
New arrivals are adding to, not subtracting from, New Zealand's future.

Jackson backs Tyson visit
Willie Jackson says he'll write a letter to authorities today saying ex-boxer and convicted rapist Mike Tyson could help South Auckland youth turn their lives around.

Ten shots need to stop killer tiger
It took up to 10 shots from a shotgun and rifle to kill a tiger that fatally attacked a handler at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Park, a coroner's hearing has heard.

Tyson promoter to fight for new visa
The promoter of Mike Tyson's visit to New Zealand says he does not accept the revocation of the former boxer's visa and will try to get another visa issued for him.

Asian eateries keep it real
Ethnic restaurants in Auckland no longer adapt their food for Western tastes and Asian food sold here is of similar quality to what is on offer in Asia, a study shows.

Tiger not locked away day of mauling
A big-cat handler fatally mauled to death by a tiger did not see a need to lock the animal away while cleaning its enclosure, a coronial inquest has heard.

Tyson 'looking forward' to NZ
The man once known as the "the baddest man on the planet'' is looking forward to meeting Maori on his first visit to New Zealand next month.

Why I went to Aussie
A tradesman was flown to Australia by his new employer two months ago for a job that is paying $12 an hour more than he earned in New Zealand.

Dead keeper's brother wants change
The brother of Dalu Mncube, who was fatally mauled by a tiger, hopes a coroner's inquest recommends better prevention and protection measures for zookeepers.

Oz brain drain changes
The face of the exodus to Australia is changing as skilled trade workers in their 20s replace young, well-educated Kiwis flocking to Australia.

Being Kiwi: Staying connected
The Herald continues a week-long inquiry into our changing national identity. Today: The 40- to 59-year-olds who forged links with other nations.

Sham marriages a 'headache'
Nearly 500 people were turned away by immigration officers in the last year after claiming to be in a long-term relationship with New Zealanders.