‘Had she been vaccinated would it have given her a fighting chance to survive?’
“It was the scariest time of my life,” recalled young Kaye Shantal Pepito, who experienced the wrath of the recent super typhoon which devastated her hometown, Cebu, on the evening of December 16.
Why is crafting a Kiwi-style CV a challenge for new migrants?
By Ricky Matthew Above: Dr Sheerali Arya. Photo / Migrant News. AUCKLAND - Moving to a new country in pursuit of a better life and career can...
Pinoy rocks the runway at Fashion Week
Ruscoe Bustenera-Kirby, a Filipino Fashion Designer from Auckland, participated in the emerging couture category of the New Zealand Fashion Week held in Auckland from...
‘Culturally intolerable’ for nurses not to speak English? Or ‘racist’ to insist?
From "emboldening racists" to being "disrespected and excluded" - it seems everyone had an opinion on what language nurses in New Zealand...
A call for collective action to tackle the dark underbelly of migrant exploitation.
By Ricky Matthewcover: Forced labour remains the most significant issue in New Zealand, as industries like horticulture and construction exploit the shortage of labour....
Is an allergy affecting you?
By Ricky Matthew
AUCKLAND – Allergies are a common health issue in New Zealand, affecting a significant number of people. According to a report by the...
New migrants’ career aspirations vs job market realities
By Ricky Matthew AUCKLAND - New Zealand has long been seen as a land of opportunity, attracting immigrants from all corners of the world with...
Alarm bells ringing after lead, mercury found in skin whitening products
By Mel Fernandez
Two years ago, Filipino News reported that worldwide people have been urging beauty companies to change or remove skin whitening (also known...
The migration of Filipino nurses across the West
Today, more than 5000 Filipino nurses in our nation gained their qualifications in the Philippines, making up more than nine percent of the workforce.