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· Jane Nam
New Zealand petition seeks to change country’s name to Aotearoa in honor of its Māori roots
Some New Zealand lawmakers are calling to revert the country’s name back to its indigenous roots, advocating for the Māori word “Aotearoa.” Aotearoa — pronounced “au-te-a-ro-uh” — refers to the clouds that helped early Polynesian explorers to the island, as told by indigenous…
· Michelle De Pacina
Brutal attack on Chinese man in Auckland supermarket sparks calls for stronger hate crime laws in NZ
A Chinese father was grocery shopping at Pak'nSave Albany in Auckland, New Zealand, when a man verbally and physically harassed him on July 24. The man hurled racist remarks, including “go back to where you’re from,” according to the victim’s daughter. The father was reportedly…
· Michelle De Pacina
Three generations of same Filipino family killed in New Zealand car crash
Three generations of a Filipino family were killed in a car crash in Picton, New Zealand, on Sunday. Seven of the nine passengers, including the driver and an infant, were killed. Two brothers survived the crash and were brought to the Wellington Hospital. The teenager is…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man goes on ’10-minute racist tirade’ after hearing two men speaking Korean on an Auckland train
Leonard Hong and his friend from Korea were speaking Korean on the Western train line to Swanson when an “old white guy” set off on a racist tirade in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday. “It’s ridiculous that in a wonderful multicultural city like Auckland that some old white guy…
· Rebecca Moon
12-year-old Filipino girl barred from living with her parents in New Zealand due to her autism
A 12-year-old girl from the Philippines, Arianna Alfonzo, has been denied a visa to New Zealand due to her autism. New Zealand’s immigration policies limit the entry of people with disabilities or illnesses based on an evaluation of “high-cost” medical conditions. Although both…
· Rebecca Moon
New Zealand prime minister welcomed to Japan by giant kiwifruits dancing to sad music
After arriving at a kiwifruit event in Japan this week, the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was greeted by kiwi mascots dancing to somber music. Known as the “Kiwi Brothers,” the mascots were a part of a promotional event by the New Zealand company Zespri, the world’s…
· Jane Nam
Solomon Islands sign security pact with China, alarming US, Australia over South Pacific threat
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced on Wednesday that the government had signed a security agreement with China the day before, raising concerns among Western nations. Sogavare emphasized to the National Parliament of Solomon Islands that the agreement…
· Jane Nam
New Zealand court rules to allow extradition of resident to China in unprecedented ruling
New Zealand’s supreme court made a historic appeal on Wednesday to send Korean-born permanent resident of New Zealand Kim Kyung-yup to China on charges of murdering a young Chinese woman named Peiyun Chen on his visit to Shanghai in 2009. Like most Western nations, including the…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American Kataluna Enriquez Becomes First Trans Woman to Compete for Miss USA Title
Kataluna Enriquez is now set to become the first transgender woman to compete for the Miss USA title in November. Making history: The 27-year-old contestant competed against 21 candidates for the Miss Nevada USA title at the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa in Las Vegas on Sunday,…
· Ryan General
Soccer Player Kumi Yokoyama Comes Out as Trans Man, Earns Praise From Biden
Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama’s announcement that they are transgender has earned praise and commendation from President Joe Biden. Coming out proud: The 27-year-old forward, who plays for the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League, came out as a…
· Ryan General
Auckland Café Kicks Out Racist Customer Attacking Chinese Family
A man was recently filmed going on a racist tirade against an Asian-New Zealander family inside a coffee shop in Auckland. Siblings Fiona Yang, 18, and Felix, 21, both born and raised in Auckland, were ordering food with their mother at the Humble Villager café in Epsom when…
· Ryan General
Trans Beauty Queen Makes History After Becoming Miss Universe Nepal Finalist
A finalist at this year’s Miss Universe Nepal is making history whether or not she takes home the crown on Wednesday night.
· Bryan Ke
New Zealand Police Grad Becomes First Officer to Wear Hijab With Official Uniform
A new graduate of the New Zealand Police has become the first officer to wear a hijab as part of the official uniform. Constable Zeena Ali graduated from the Royal New Zealand Police College last week, according to Vice.
· Bryan Ke
Meet the First Trans Woman to Represent New Zealand in Miss Intercontinental 2020
Arielle Keil has made history as the first Filipina-German and first transgender woman to represent New Zealand at the Miss Intercontinental beauty pageant. The 26-year-old beauty contestant and creative advertising student won the title of Miss Intercontinental New Zealand on…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Woman Racially Harassed by Protesters in New Zealand for Erasing ‘It’s Okay to Be White’ Slogan
A young Asian woman was verbally harassed by a group of Outdoors Party supporters during a rally in Auckland, New Zealand using xenophobic remarks. The Outdoors Party, a registered political party in New Zealand, organized a rally on June 6 at Aotea Square to establish views on…
· Carl Samson
‘Stupid Pig!’: Student Reportedly Assaulted at University of Auckland for Not ‘Respecting China’
A female student from Hong Kong was shoved to the ground while trying to break up a fight between other students who had been arguing over “respecting China” in relation to the city’s now-“dead” extradition bill. The fight, which was caught on video, took place in a food court…
· Bryan Ke
New Zealand Joins Hundreds of Hawaiians Protesting Against Giant Telescope on Sacred Mountain
New Zealand residents have joined hundreds of native Hawaiian protesters who are opposing the construction of a $2 billion observatory on top of Mauna Kea, a sacred mountain in Hawaii. Protesters organized the rally to show their support for Hawaii at Aotea Square in Auckland,…
· Bryan Ke
Man Who Attacked Family for Being Asian in New Zealand Gets Over 2 Years in Prison
Fraser Milne, the suspect behind the “racially motivated” road rage attack against an Asian family near Auckland, New Zealand has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison. Milne was sentenced on Friday in the Auckland High Court by Justice Sally Fitzgerald, according…
· Bryan Ke
95-Year-Old Japanese-New Zealand Veteran Takes 4 Bus Rides to Join Anti-Racism Rally
A 95-year-old World War II veteran took four buses to join an anti-racism rally for the Christchurch attack, held at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand this past Sunday.
· Ryan General
Indonesian Dad Shielded Son From Bullets During Christchurch Massacre, Both Survived
A two-year-old boy survived the horrific New Zealand mosque shooting last Friday after his father shielded him from the gunfire. The Indonesian father, Zulfirman Syah sustained multiple bullet wounds from saving his son, Averroes. After undergoing extensive surgery, Syah is now…