In the final of our four part series, we look at how NZ's high rate of intermarriage is literally closing ethnic gaps - which casts doubt on distinct catagories of 'Maori families'.

China has overtaken the UK for the first time to become the largest source country for total permanent migrants to New Zealand.

Just two of ASB bank's 10 member executive team are women despite a call by the bank's CEO for leaders to step up progress on gender diversity.

Diversity in New Zealand's boardrooms and at the executive level has lost its momentum says, ASB boss Barbara Chapman.

A booklet aimed at addressing family violence in ethnic communities has been launched by the Government today.

For the first time since 1995, Valentine's Day will fall on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, or "Yuan Xiao Jie" - a day commonly also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.

Auckland's Asian community, MPs, the Prime Minister and Auckland's Mayor descended on Northcote's town centre today to celebrate the Chinese and Korean New Year.

The Chinese New Year has become another event that adds a jovial and exotic cultural element to an already cheerful Auckland, writes Prof Manying Ip.

More than 200,000 Chinese and Koreans here joined over a billion others around the globe in welcoming the Year of the Horse overnight.

She grew up in Whangarei as a ballerina and a vegetarian, but 23-year-old Emma Phillips is back as a Mandarin-speaking acrobat who loves eating duck heads.

NZ's population has passed the 4.5 million mark, according to Statistics NZ - meet the baby that pushed us over that milestone.

Editorial: It has been a long wait for a clear measure of New Zealand's population. Now the census confirms it's 4.24m, it's time to think about how to increase that headcount.

SME owners often don't understand the need for, or value of, an independent director. Kare Johnstone offers seven tips.

Siobhan Keogh was a fan of Grand Theft Auto, but the near-pornographic portrayal of women has put her off completely.

The Labour Party conference in Christchurch this weekend looks set to approve a remit that will require its list to "fairly represent" gays and lesbians among candidates.

Sometimes, changes in attitude are apparent not so much because of what is being said as what is not being said.

As Auckland approaches a statistical high of 200 different cultures in its workforce, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to effectively manage employee diversity.

As a conference this weekend looks at how racism affects Auckland, Susan Edmunds examines the progress we have made and the work left to do.

Kiwis are more polite about their racism than people in other parts of the world, says university lecturer Camille Nakhid.

Martin Luther King she is not, but the new Race Relations Commissioner adopted some of the American civil rights legend's soaring rhetoric yesterday.

In the months ahead Aucklanders can sample the city's vibrant cultures, writes Alexia Santamaria.

A senior Grey Power official has complained about the planned increase in immigrants in Auckland - prompting claims that his submission is racist.

Around 100,000 people are expected at Western Springs Lakeside Park in Auckland today for the annual Pasifika festival.