Lincoln Tan, a Multimedia Journalist for New Zealand’s Herald, specialises in covering stories around diversity and immigration.
I’m Lincoln Tan and I’ve been a journalist at the Herald since 2006, covering stories around diversity and immigration. Originally from Singapore, I used to be a reporter with the Singapore Press Holdings and was the editor of a migrant-focused newspaper iBall here before I joined the Herald. Exclusives that I have reported on include the scoop that the pilots were the prime suspect in the missing Malaysian airline flight MH370 while I was based in Kuala Lumpur, and the inside workings of a global fake monk scam that operates out of China. I have had to face my fair share of death threats, including from a New Zealand politician and extremists for exposing alleged bribery and the preaching of jihad, or holy war, by an imam of a local mosque. Once, members of a Korean cult here locked a photographer and myself up in their second-floor chapel and we had to use the fire escape to get away. Journalism has allowed me to travel around New Zealand and the world, covering extraordinary stories both here and abroad. I am a foodie and most happy when I get to discover great food or an exciting eatery. Fortunately, a lot of the restaurants in Auckland are run by migrants and by default, come under my rounds.
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MetService says more waterspouts can be expected this evening.
Watch: Groundswell protest arrives in Auckland, traffic disruption for motorists
Auckland Transport is urging travellers to plan journeys ahead.
How Kiwi ingenuity is reviving a $400/kg seafood delicacy
Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan being targeted as new markets.
Cyclone Gabrielle: How you can help in the storm's aftermath
Kiwis can help with money, essentials, or their time.
Power out for about 50,000 households and businesses
Crews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.
Winter blast: Big chill and snow expected to hit NZ by Friday
A forecaster says this is shaping up to be the first proper winter blast of 2022.
Incredible local effort sees washed out bridge repaired 11 days ahead of schedule
Bridge repair has now allowed crucial services to resume.
Auckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato River
Watercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.
Feral chickens left behind continue to terrorise neighbourhood
Auckland Council says some chickens have gone wild in suburb of Glen Eden.
Waikato berry grower fined $76K for exploiting workers
Labour Inspectorate says most were migrant workers who were not aware of their rights.
Chicken war: Neighbour says flock has increased by 30
Council says instructions to remove hundreds of illegal backyard chickens being ignored.
Fowl play: Neighbour's illegal backyard chickens nightmare
Complaint states there are more than 100 chickens, some "taller than dogs".
Metal McCaw sculpture seeking a home in New Zealand
Artist spent two years and $80,000 on the sculpture he says captures the Kiwi spirit.
Immigration adviser who exploited unlawful employee censured and fined
Employee worked between six and 10 hours daily without being paid.
Vulnerability exposed: How digger blow caused jet fuel crisis
Govt report finds investment needed now to safeguard airport fuel supply.
Buddhist animal release practice: Saving lives or ecological disaster?
Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.
Pet owners dump rabbits at Western Springs Park
SPCA says domestic rabbits released into the wild can suffer terribly.
Hidden footage shows cows abused, hit in milking shed
Farmwatch says abuse was at the 'worst end of the spectrum'.
Budget 2018: $34m to tighten screening of NZ-bound migrants
Immigration Minister says investment aimed at combating exploitation of migrants.
Budget 2018: Labour Inspectorate gets $8.8m boost
Yet to be seen whether funding will keep up with new exploitation cases, says researcher.
Farmer convicted for cruelty to cow in clamp
Animal watchdog organisations herald the conviction.
Would you drink cheese tea?
Auckland tea lovers can now tuck into a cup of hot cheese tea.
Kiwis urged to go vegetarian for a day
Tzu Chi is declaring January 11 as Ethical Eating Day.
More skilled migrants settling in regions
Three in five new business and skilled migrants live outside Auckland.
Heat continues, rain relief in sight
Rain and showers in the forecast for many parts of the country this week.
Report: Filipino dairy farm workers abused, exploited
Union wants standard employment agreement for dairy farm workers.
Cultivating a taste for sake
Japanese brewers want to turn NZ into a nation of sake drinkers.
NZ's smelliest pizza goes on the menu
A pizza made with a fruit described as reminiscent of "dead babies mixed with strawberries and Camembert" is now on the menu here.
Fury over formula threat
Threats to contaminate infant formula with 1080 pesticide have been described as despicable and sick - but have caused more outrage than fear.
High tea on plantation an unusual delight
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Customers reassured NZ milk is safe
The Ministry of Primary Industries has reassured overseas consumers that NZ milk is safe after claims it could be contaminated with radioactive chemicals.