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The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation told the South China Morning Post the body of “Glue” was found at around 3pm on Sunday. Photo: Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation
Hong Kong society

5 dogs found poisoned to death in Hong Kong’s New Territories in single week

String of cases recorded in Lok Ma Chau, with carcass of ‘Glue’ found floating in mangroves on Sunday.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots

Hong Kong society

Silent suffering: how a domestic helper’s Hong Kong dream became a nightmare

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong fans were right to bet on lottery picks from K-pop star G Dragon

During fan meeting earlier this month in Seoul, star was asked to name lucky lottery numbers, and his suggestions paid off in Mark Six draw.

Hong Kong fans who placed their bets following G Dragon’s tip shared they won the sixth prize, worth HK$320 for every HK$10 bet placed. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong fans who placed their bets following G Dragon’s tip shared they won the sixth prize, worth HK$320 for every HK$10 bet placed. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong official warns of lower payout if Tai Po fire victims reject buy-back plan

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong urges Wang Fuk Court flat owners to ‘make a wise decision’ or face lower compensation under possible legislation.

Hong Kong housing

Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed

‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.

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Arctic fox “Siu Go” has died of old age. Photo: Ocean Park
Arctic fox “Siu Go” has died of old age. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong society

HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets

‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.

Hong Kong society

‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong

‘Beauty isn’t about how we execute difficult moves ... but about those moments when we immerse ourselves together,’ choreographer says.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.

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The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives. Photo: Dickson Lee
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Police and SPCA retrieve the remains of a dog found in the New Territories. Photo: Handout
Police and SPCA retrieve the remains of a dog found in the New Territories. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse expected on March 3 in Hong Kong

Lunar eclipse will begin before moonrise, at 6.22pm that day, when part of the moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow, and end at 10.25pm.

Hong Kong society

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire owners to get buy-back offer of up to about HK$10,000 per square foot

Government sources say resettlement plan to be announced as early as Saturday.

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The deadly fire killed 168 people at Wang Fuk Court last November. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory detects tremors felt by residents

Forecaster announced at 2.34pm that its seismic network picked up tremors after receiving over 100 reports from residents.

The forecaster announced at 2.34pm that tremors had been detected by its seismic network. Photo: Getty Images
The forecaster announced at 2.34pm that tremors had been detected by its seismic network. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong politics

Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked

Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo amid tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities offer support to family of man found dead in Taipei hotel

Suicide note and chemical substances found in hotel room, with investigators ruling out foul play, according to media reports.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hongkonger, 63, falls to his death from high-rise while trying to save cat

Man lost footing and fell from flat while attempting to retrieve his cat from ledge outside, according to initial investigation.

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A man has died after falling from a high-rise while trying to rescue his pet cat. Photo: Google
A man has died after falling from a high-rise while trying to rescue his pet cat. Photo: Google
Hong Kong society

Breaking the cycle: Hong Kong parents wrestle with impact of their own abuse

Experts urge cultural change to end intergenerational violence as landmark study reveals childhood trauma still shapes parenting patterns.

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Hong Kong society

Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo

Visitor beaten on head at a restaurant in the Japanese city, Chinese consulate says.

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Hong Kong economy

Footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with IFC to close for demolition

New temporary walkway to open on Thursday, developer Henderson Land says.

The footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with the International Financial Centre will be demolished. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong households hit by water disruption during Lunar New Year

Further repairs needed at estate in Sau Mau Ping, while supply at two other estates restored.

A clip circulating online showed water gushing out from pipes and pouring to the ground at Hei Wah House. Photo: Handout
A clip circulating online showed water gushing out from pipes and pouring to the ground at Hei Wah House. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong marks start of Lunar New Year with surge of visitors

Visitor numbers hit 153,383 on first day of holiday, up by 10 per cent year on year, with more than 120,000 coming from mainland China.

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Accidents and personal safety

Man, 92, dies after apparently choking on glutinous rice balls in Hong Kong

Police say they received call on Wednesday morning that elderly victim collapsed while eating.

Hong Kong society

Hundreds evacuated after cooking mishap sparks false fire alarm in Hong Kong

Firefighters find cooking pot that had boiled dry in flat where white smoke originated.

The Fire Services Department received a fire alarm report at about 2.30am on Wednesday concerning Kin Wah House at Kin Ming Estate in Tiu Keng Leng. Photo: Handout
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