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Retail crime advisory group costs $500k in three months
The government is defending the amount of money spent on its retail crime advisory group, but Labour says it is a hard sum of money to stomach.
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Second round of FTA talks with India start in Delhi
2:33 pm todayIndia is New Zealand's 12th two-way trading partner, with total trade value reaching $3.14 billion in 2024.
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Indian community celebrates Rath Yatra with colour and devotion
14 Jul 2025New Zealand's Indian community mark Rath Yatra with colourful processions, cultural performances and traditional rituals.
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Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene
11 Jul 2025A new generation of Indian musicians is shaking up New Zealand's music scene, blending contemporary hip hop with cultural roots.
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Documentary shines a light on intercultural marriages
11 Jul 2025Love Without Borders features couples who have married outside their culture.
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Mango prices fall amid glut of imported fruit
9 Jul 2025Price-cutting reports sour a season that has seen Indian imports displayed at several large Auckland supermarkets.
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Teen urges Kiwi youth to tackle climate-fuelled food poverty
8 Jul 2025Joel Titus calls on young New Zealanders to tackle the dual threats of climate change and food poverty.
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How the events of 1984 affected Indian Sikhs
4 Jul 2025A new documentary series traces the story of six Indian Sikhs who migrated to New Zealand after being affected by the events of 1984 and what followed.
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'Bread and water': Leaving India in search of a new life
5 May 2025Latest Census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, but what was the experience of early immigrants from South Asia? Audio
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'Out of place': Indian migrants disconnected from old, new homelands
8 May 2025Despite living in New Zealand for decades, some Kiwis of Indian origin feel disconnected from their adopted homeland, but having ties to South Asia has some advantages too. Audio
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'International connections': The motivations behind Indian migration
8 May 2025The west Indian state of Gujarat's proximity to the coast and its inhabitants' business acumen provided perfect conditions for migrants to thrive in their adopted homeland. Audio
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'Potato sacks used as bed covers': Enduring hardship for a brighter future
8 May 2025Despite the early struggles that migrants faced, their perseverance paved the way for them to build a new life in a foreign land that would become their adopted home. Audio
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Young talent shines at Kerala cultural arts festival in Auckland
9 Jul 2025Nearly 200 children showcased their talents across 18 cultural events in Auckland on Saturday.
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Assault of migrant worker in Auckland sparks protest
5 Jul 2025More than 30 people gathered in Henderson on Saturday, demanding justice for a migrant worker who was assaulted at work.
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Indian business community divided on trespass law reforms
3 Jul 2025New rules double infringement fees and allow franchises to trespass individuals from multiple sites.
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Indian students given giant leap at NASA after winning scholarships
3 Jul 2025Two Kiwi Indians have begun internships at NASA's prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California after receiving space scholarships.
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Immigration levy could hit international student numbers, universities say
3 Jul 2025Universities say a proposal that could make them pay a levy to Immigration New Zealand might harm international student numbers.
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Citizen's arrest changes unlikely to improve public safety, ministry says
3 Jul 2025The government's proposed citizen's arrest changes could see a greater chance of people using unreasonable force, particularly on children.
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Government toughens trespass law
3 Jul 2025The maximum length of time someone can be trespassed from a business, as well as the maximum fines, are set to increase.
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Indian business community welcomes tougher shoplifting penalties
2 Jul 2025Under the new rules, shoplifters can be fined up to $1000 on the spot.
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Punjab to Aotearoa documentary ‘a preservation of our legacy’
1 Jul 2025Indian filmmakers trace migration to New Zealand over the past century.
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Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
30 Jun 2025More complaints about the poor practices of a struck-off dentist have come to light.
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New vape visibility law may put retailers at risk
28 Jun 2025"There is a concern by specialist vape retailers that restricting visibility will add to security threat as [a] person in [the] store won't be able to watch the outside activity.
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Yoga gains ground behind bars in New Zealand
27 Jun 2025Some of the country's toughest inmates are turning to yoga behind bars - part of a growing effort to reduce reoffending and support rehabilitation.
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Visa approvals for Indian students climb after steep declines
24 Jun 2025Rebound in visa approvals comes amid a broader push to revive New Zealand's international education sector.
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'Racist stunts': Ethnic groups condemn Destiny Church flag burning
24 Jun 2025Community leaders call on the government to implement a sustained strategy for social cohesion in response to the Auckland rally.
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'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Minister condemns Destiny Church rally
24 Jun 2025Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell says he is "appalled" by the march on Saturday.
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Overseas Citizen of India services begin at Indian consulate in Auckland
23 Jun 2025OCI visa holders retain certain privileges in India once they have surrendered their nationality of birth after acquiring foreign nationality.
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Two people injured in assault at Sikh temple in South Auckland
23 Jun 2025Police are following positive lines of enquiry in relation to the incident, but note that it is not being treated as a hate-motivated crime.
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McClay unveils two-way forestry trade missions with India
17 Jun 2025New Zealand exports to India last year included forestry products valued at $126 million.
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Husband sentenced for role in defrauding Oranga Tamariki of $2.1 million
19 Jun 2025Amandeep Sharma pleaded guilty to obtaining by deception and money laundering in May.
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Auckland vigil held for Air India crash victims
13 Jun 2025The Indian community gathers at Auckland's Shree Radha Krishna Temple for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the Air India crash.
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