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· Ryan General
Racist backlash erupts after Air New Zealand names Indian-origin CEO
Air New Zealand is facing a wave of racist backlash following its announcement that Nikhil Ravishankar, a New Zealander of Indian descent, will become the airline’s new chief executive officer starting Oct. 20. The appointment triggered an outpouring of xenophobic comments on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Filipino Kiwi crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024
Filipino Kiwi Victoria Velasquez Vincent has been crowned Miss Universe New Zealand 2024, winning the title during the pageant’s coronation night on Sunday. The 29-year-old triumphed over 15 other finalists, stepping in after Filipino Kiwi model-actress Franki Russell was…
· Carl Samson
Girl, 9, is latest Asian victim of violence in Auckland
A 9-year-old girl of Chinese descent was left bruised, bleeding and traumatized after falling victim to a brutal attack inside a toilet cubicle at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Auckland, New Zealand, at around 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. The incident follows a recent string of violent attacks…
· Carl Samson
Asian passengers are being attacked on buses in New Zealand’s capital
Anna Zhang, an immigrant from Thailand, became the latest victim in a series of recent attacks targeting Asian passengers on Auckland, New Zealand, buses. What happened: Zhang, a student and part-time hotel worker, was allegedly assaulted by a group of teenagers who attempted to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Actor Charlyne Yi alleges abuse on set of Apple TV+ series ‘Time Bandits’
Actor and comedian Charlyne Yi alleges she experienced physical assault by a male scene partner during filming of the upcoming Apple TV+ series “Time Bandits.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Asian American Literature Festival revived after Smithsonian cancellation
The Asian American Literature Festival (AALF) is set to make its return in September 2024 after its abrupt cancellation by the Smithsonian Institution last year. last year.
· Carl Samson
Man who attacked Chinese restaurants with axe in New Zealand acquitted on insanity grounds
A man who went on an axe-wielding rampage at three Chinese restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand, has reportedly been acquitted on the grounds of insanity. Catch up: The man, a 25-year-old Chinese national, began attacking the neighboring restaurants — Maya Hotpot, Yues Dumpling…
· Carl Samson
Here are all the countries and territories that have banned TikTok — and why
Nearly two dozen countries and territories have enforced varying degrees of restrictions against TikTok. Most of them cite privacy and security concerns as the video-sharing app continues to face global speculation over its alleged ties to the Chinese government. Below are the…
· Ryan General
Filipinas make Women’s World Cup history with stunning upset of New Zealand
“You saw how long New Zealand had to wait for its first win — six World Cups — and (for Philippines) to get it today was incredible”
· Carl Samson
Axe-wielding man goes on rampage at 3 Chinese restaurants in New Zealand, wounds 4
A man has been arrested after allegedly attacking diners with an axe at three neighboring Chinese restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand, on Monday night. How it started: The man’s rampage in the suburb of Albany reportedly started at around 9 p.m. The targeted businesses —…
· Daniel Anderson
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo begins filming music video in ‘strict secrecy’ for solo single
YG Entertainment revealed on Tuesday that BLACKPINK’s Jisoo is currently shooting the music video for her solo single. The agency shared more details about the highly anticipated project in a statement released on Monday.
· Bryan Ke
Teen boys’ spine-tingling Haka grabs over 56 million views on TikTok
A group of teenage students has gone viral on TikTok after performing a spine-tingling Māori haka inside a school gymnasium in New Zealand. A video shared by TikTok account @papa.and.pepe on Jan. 31 shows a group of schoolboys performing the haka during what appears to be a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Tourist dies while taking a selfie on Thailand’s ‘death railway’
An Irish tourist who was born in New Zealand died while trying to take a selfie on Thailand’s “death railway.” Patrick Ward, 45, fell to his death from a moving train in Kanchanaburi province in western Thailand on Tuesday.
· Bryan Ke
Father welcomes son at the airport with Māori Haka in viral video
A father went viral for performing a Māori Haka to welcome his son at the airport. The video was shared on the subreddit r/MadeMeSmile in late August by user u/PM_ME_LADY_SHOULDERS. The Reddit video has received over 34,100 upvotes and more than 1,000 comments, with one user…
· Ryan General
New Zealand study finds anti-Asian hate victims more likely to experience anxiety, depression
Researchers from the University of Auckland have found a correlation between experiencing anti-Asian hate and increased anxiety, depressive symptoms and decreased wellbeing. About 40 percent of Asian New Zealanders have experienced racial discrimination and anti-Asian hate since…
· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korean woman to be extradited for New Zealand ‘suitcase murders’
The Seoul High Court has approved the extradition of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children whose bodies were discovered inside suitcases in New Zealand. The woman, believed to be the mother of the children, is suspected of fleeing to South Korea in 2018 after…
· Daniel Anderson
South Korean soloist Yerin Baek announces North American tour
South Korean singer-songwriter Yerin Baek announced the cities and dates of her North American tour on Monday. Working with her own label Blue Vinyl and tour promoters KOHAI, Baek will venture to 14 cities, starting in Atlanta on Nov. 28 and concluding in Vancouver on Dec. 19.…
· Rebecca Moon
Woman arrested in South Korea for murder of two children found in suitcases in New Zealand
A woman suspected to be the biological mother of two children found dead in suitcases inside a New Zealand storage facility has been taken into custody. The 42-year-old was arrested on Thursday morning in Ulsan, South Korea. On Aug. 11, the remains of two children, aged 7 and 10…
· Bryan Ke
‘Such racism’: Vandals attack billboards of 3 Asian candidates in New Zealand
Three candidates of Asian descent running for a seat in Auckland, New Zealand — Howick Ward Councilor Paul Young, first-time candidate Vinson Yu and Auckland mayoral candidate Robert Hu — were recently targeted by suspects who vandalized campaign billboards with the candidates’…
· Rebecca Moon
Mother of two children found dead in New Zealand suitcases suspected to be in South Korea
A woman believed to be the mother of two children found dead in suitcases earlier this month in New Zealand is reportedly in South Korea, according to Seoul police. The exact whereabouts of the woman, who arrived in New Zealand from South Korea in 2018, are currently unknown.…