Chinese New Zealanders
'Slap in the face': The problem with Chinese Language Week
The heavy focus on Mandarin over Chinese Language Week is disappointing to many Chinese Kiwis. Audio
7: Votes, Depressions and Refrigerators
After the wars, politicians had to figure out how to run the new country. Bold choices saw huge spending on infrastructure, the right of women to vote and the start of refrigeration, helping us out of… Audio
The Fruits of Our Labours
Since the 1880s hard-working Chinese have been at the heart of the fruit and vege business in New Zealand. That history has been captured in a new book, including the story of 80-year-old Nancy Young… Audio, Gallery
'We need some uncomfortable conversations about cultural identity'
A persistent streak of anti-Asian sentiment is rooted in the history of New Zealand, says Emma Ng, a second-generation Chinese New Zealander and author of the new book Old Asian, New Asian. Audio
Govt urged to help Asian victims of crime in NZ
One of the people behind the country's first Chinese-made anti-crime advertisement is calling for the goverment to do more to help Asian victims of crime. Video
Blocking the Moongate - Wellington's Chinese Garden
Description: The first Chinese ornamental garden in NZ took shape in Wellington as far back as 1869. Almost two centuries later and after a 20 year battle, the Wellington Chinese Garden Society… Audio, Gallery
Chinese in NZ unhappy with efforts to tackle crime
Many Chinese in New Zealand are not happy with how police are tackling crime, according to new research findings.
PM reassures Chinese community over crime
Prime Minister John Key has published an open letter in Chinese media in New Zealand, reassuring the community about crime levels.
The Art of Being Invisible - Helene Wong on Sinophobia
Learning the "art of being invisible" informed award winning writer Helene Wong's childhood experiences. For Helene, growing up Chinese in Wellington was about managing racism. Helene walks down… Audio, Gallery
Chinese Anzacs finally recognised
A buried history has come to light. Chinese New Zealanders who fought in places like Gallipoli during the First World War have been recognised in Wellington and finally have their moment in history. Audio, Gallery
The Quiet Room
A teenager grappling with leukaemia and her overbearing mother take centre stage in award-winning New Zealand play The Quiet Room. The play reflects stories from members of Canteen - an organisation… Audio, Gallery
Jack Yan - Wellington's next mayor?
It seems that Wellington entrepreneur Jack Yan will never give up his dream to be our capital city's next mayor. Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets the man to find out what's driving this dream and what he's… Audio
Turning Stone Into Jade
The old Chinese proverb turning stone into jade refers to the meticulous carving of a piece of stone to turn it into a ritualistic jade amulet. The metaphor itself applies to how generations of… Audio
Growing Roots Chinese Refuge
Seventy five years ago several hundred Chinese women and children arrived in New Zealand, fleeing the Japanese invasion of China. These were the wives and children of the Chinese men already here. The… Audio