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Christopher Luxon urged to widen focus of China visit beyond trade

1 week ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Community leaders recognise the importance of trade in New Zealand-China relations but are also calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to push for closer people-to-people ties on his upcoming whirlwind visit to China. What's more, leaders of New Zealand's Chinese community have called on Luxon and officials in China to openly discuss difficult topics such as human rights and regional security in a transparent manner to improve wider understanding on the issues.
Sonam Stayed Here Secretly After Raja's Murder, Had A Rental Agreement Too

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Liu Chen

1 hour agoHow Did Pakistani Celebrities React To Air India Ahmedabad Tragedy? Here's What Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan SaidThe tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, has left India in a state of mourning.
What you need to know about the Parent Boost Visa

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Ethnic communities were excited to see the unveiling of the long-awaited Parent Boost Visa on Sunday, which aims to support parents visiting their families in New Zealand for longer durations. However, the excitement was followed by mixed emotions as they worked hard to figure out the conditions they would need to satisfy for their parents to be eligible for the visa. Questions emerged about the visa's health insurance and income requirements, among other things.
How Did Raja Raghuvanshi, Sonam Meet Before Marriage? What Family Told NDTV

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Liu Chen

2 hours agoIndia: Nilgai goes on three-hour rampage, smashes 8 parked vehicles in quiet residential areaBijnor, India - June 11, 2025 A nilgai stormed into a residential neighborhood, creating chaos for nearly three hours. During its rampage, it damaged and destroyed eight vehicles that were parked along the roadside in front of several homes. The incident occurred in Ambedkar Nagar locality, in Bijnor district, in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, on June 11.
Potential insurance costs cast shadow over new parent visa

2 weeks ago | odt.co.nz | Liu Chen

By Liu Chen of RNZInsurance experts have raised concerns about potential costs for the long-awaited Parent Boost Visa that was announced by the government. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford recently said the visa would allow parents of citizens and residents to stay in New Zealand for up to five years, with an opportunity for the visa to be extended another five years.
Potential insurance costs cast shadow over parent visa

2 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Insurance experts have raised concerns about potential costs for the long-awaited Parent Boost Visa that was announced by the government last weekend. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said Sunday the visa would allow parents of citizens and residents to stay in New Zealand for up to five years, with an opportunity for the visa to be extended another five years.
Call for govt action to prevent repeat of warship internet outages

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Internet experts say the government must do more to avoid internet outages, after a warship knocked out services to Taranaki and Marlborough. Interference from an Australian warship's navigation radar caused internet and radio services to fail in those regions on Wednesday. The 230-metre HMAS Canberra was sailing through Cook Strait when its systems disrupted 5 GHz wireless access points.
World Cup dreams come true for rising young chess stars

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

Two 11-year-old Aucklanders are excited to compete in the Chess World Cup later this month. Sai Vivan Karthikeya Somaraju and Luna Lu will compete in the Under 12 Open and Under 12 Girls competitions at the FIDE world cup in Batumi, Georgia. Having won numerous titles in New Zealand and abroad, the pair aren't unfamiliar names in the domestic chess community. The duo was supposed to attend the 2023 World Cup in Egypt but dropped out at the last minute due to concerns about hostilities in Gaza.
Woman pleads not guilty to theft after receiving mistaken bank transfer

3 weeks ago | rnz.co.nz | Liu Chen

A woman charged with theft after receiving a pensioner's life savings by mistake entered a not guilty plea. The 38-year-old West Auckland woman appeared before a magistrate at the Auckland District Court. Auckland retiree Sit Bong (Andrew) Che, 78, mistakenly transferred $158,643 from the UK early last year to the wrong account after missing a digit when entering payment instructions for his own Westpac account.
"In The Nuclear Era....:" What UK Analyst Said On Operation Sindoor

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Liu Chen

13 hours agoIndia: Leopard emerges under cover of night, launches swift attack on sleeping dog before disappearing into darknessKerala, India - May 22, 2025 A leopard was found in the backyard of a house. The wild animal entered the premises and attacked the family’s pet dog, which was resting outside, killing it before retreating from the scene. The incident occurred in the Devikulam Central Division of Munnar, in Idukki district, in southern India’s Kerala, on May 22.