New Zealand

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From Theatre Stages to Interstellar Battles: The Rise of Kiwi Jess Hong

Jess Hong stars as Jin Cheng in Netflix's 3 Body Problem but who is this Kiwi soon-to-be superstar?

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‘Racism is No Joke’ campaign launched to support Asian New Zealanders

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New Zealand Human Rights Commission slams racism as Asian ‘Covid-19 assaults’ rise

Film & TV

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TIC Film Festival begins on 6 September

August 28, 2018

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Awkwafina’s new comedy will have an all-women’s writers’ room

February 18, 2019

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‘The Wedding Banquet’ Kelly Marie Tran Comes Out as Queer: “I’ve Never Truly Felt This Accepted Before”

Kelly Marie Tran, known for Star Wars, comes out as queer, sharing her personal journey in a new film about

November 26, 2024

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Shatters Netflix Records, Becomes Most-Watched Animated Movie Ever

KPop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix’s top animated film, topping charts with its hit soundtrack and fans calling for a sequel

August 2, 2025

New Zealand

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Singapore Airlines loses ‘Best Airline’ title to Air New Zealand

November 26, 2019

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Burger King slammed for ‘racist’ Vietnamese chopsticks ad

April 9, 2019

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Chinese visitors donate $2.1m to Christchurch mosque shooting victims

March 19, 2019

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‘Only for white people’: Filipino family’s holiday ruined by racist woman in New Zealand

October 31, 2018

Fashion

Designer Claudia Li casts all Asian models for New York Fashion Week runway show

September 12, 2018

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Taika Waititi approached to direct live-action Akira but has whitewashing concerns

October 11, 2017

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‘Go back to Ching-Chong-landia’: racist New Zealander punches Chinese student

September 14, 2017

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‘You smell Asian like a dog, slant eyes’: racist drunk New Zealand cop yells at Korean man

August 28, 2017

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SDAFF 2017 Spring Showcse kicks off Maori style with Poi E: The Story Of Our Song

April 21, 2017

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New Zealand passport facial recognition robot tells Asian applicant to open his eyes

December 7, 2016

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Pokémon GO released on iOS and Android

July 6, 2016

Film & TV

The Eyes of Tony Leung: Why the Legendary Actor Thrives on Letting Go

How Hong Kong’s greatest actor uses silence, a difficult childhood, and a refusal to seek perfection to define global cinema.

May 15, 2026

Film & TV

‘Armour of God IV: Ultimatum’ – Jackie Chan Returns To His Iconic Franchise After 13 Years

Jackie Chan returns to the Armour of God franchise after 13 years with Armour of God IV: Ultimatum, filming in

May 15, 2026

Film & TV

Margaret Cho Says Fear of ICE Kept Her Out of HBO Max Series ‘Heated Rivalry’

The comedian revealed she turned down a role in the hit hockey drama because she was afraid of being detained

May 15, 2026

News

‘Kpop Shark Heroes’: Ken Jeong and Rei Ami to Star in Discovery Crossover Special

Discovery Channel teams with Ken Jeong and Rei Ami for KPop Shark Heroes, a Shark Week special blending K-pop and

May 14, 2026

Music

BTS to Headline First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira

BTS will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Madonna and Shakira, as Lisa joins a star-studded

May 14, 2026

Gaming

Sung Kang Partners Xbox to Release Japanese Denim Racing Jacket Ahead of ‘Forza Horizon 6′

Sung Kang has teamed up with Xbox, UPRISERS LAB, and Zipangu to launch a limited run of Japanese denim racing

May 14, 2026

Community

Korean Finger Hearts Are Becoming a Privacy Risk, Experts Warn

The finger‑heart and V sign are a staple of K‑pop selfies — but new demonstrations show high‑res photos plus AI

May 14, 2026

Film & TV

Park Chan-wook at Cannes 2026: “Art and Politics Aren’t In Conflict”

Park Chan-wook defends art-politics fusion at Cannes 2026 opener: "No film disqualified for politics."

May 13, 2026

Film & TV

Xin Zhilei Cast as Anna May Wong in Fundamental Films Biopic

The Venice Best Actress winner will portray Hollywood’s first Chinese American star in a new film exploring her battles against

May 13, 2026