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NZTA allows 335 drivers to re-sit tests after commercial licences suspended
Agency had uncovered 459 cases of overseas commercial driving licences being converted with false or altered documents.
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Indian community shuns jewellery for bullion as gold prices soar
2 Dec 2025The price of trading gold bullion on world markets has almost doubled in the past year.
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Regional Indian films outshine Bollywood at NZ box office
27 Nov 2025A South Indian movie has become the highest-grossing film in 2025, replacing Bollywood as the mainstream favourite.
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Ethnic community leaders want extra day of flexible paid leave
25 Nov 2025Advocates say the introduction of such leave will enable the country's diverse communities to mark their culturally significant festivals.
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Warning over looming driver shortages following licence revocations
21 Nov 2025The Transport Agency revoked hundreds of commercial driving licences earlier this month after discovering false documentation that converted overseas licences to domestic equivalents.
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Ballots to be examined amid Auckland voter fraud allegations
21 Nov 2025Petitioner who requested a judicial inquiry has called for a new election to be held if irregularities are detected.
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India trade deal will be a ‘game changer’, industry expert says
21 Nov 2025New Zealand firms who have established a presence in India may provide Māori businesses with a gateway to the South Asian nation.
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No mandate for mandir: Nelson Hindus seek help to build temple
19 Nov 2025Currently, Hindu events in Nelson either take place in the Multicultural Hall, which has to be rented out, or in a small room in Rozelyn Singh's house.
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Business summit highlights ethnic contributions to economy
17 Nov 2025Participants call for more support to be given to female entrepreneurs to give them opportunities in business.
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Indian popstar turns Auckland show into a family reunion
14 Nov 2025With bhangra, beats and boundless energy, Diljit Dosanjh transforms Spark Arena into a joyous ode to Punjabi pride and pop perfection.
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What’s fuelling the growing demand for Indian ethnic wear?
14 Nov 2025New Zealand's changing demographics in recent years is being reflected in the rising demand for Indian fashion.
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Young tennis stars hope international success can inspire community
12 Nov 2025Two up-and-coming teenage athletes are encouraging more people with Indian heritage to take up the sport.
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Meet the Asian investors fuelling New Zealand startups
7 Nov 2025While Air New Zealand's new CEO may claim Asian heritage, one must cast the net a little wider to find other Asian faces at the forefront of investment finance.
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Community divided over Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team vote to secure local board leadership roles
7 Nov 2025Ōtara elected members say being refused any local board's leadership roles is like a "slap in the face" and broke a long-standing tradition of sharing the top positions between suburbs.
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New Zealand’s fastest-growing language celebrated with flair
7 Nov 2025Punjabi communities nationwide mark the country's sixth Punjabi Language Week with vibrant cultural performances.
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Insurance warning after residents lose everything in Remuera blaze
6 Nov 2025Awareness of contents insurance is generally lower among migrant communities, the Insurance Council of New Zealand says.
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New Zealand, India businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal
5 Nov 2025Indian trade czar Piyush Goyal is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in almost 20 years.
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Minister warned of crime advisory group chair's 'concerning behaviour'
3 Nov 2025Details of the alleged behaviour are still being kept secret.
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'People are afraid to enter our shops': Crime anxiety soars in South Auckland
11 Nov 2025Indian business owners in Papatoetoe say the extra security measures they have installed to deter armed robberies are also keeping customers away. Audio
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Asian community bolsters local body representation
30 Oct 2025More than two dozen candidates of Asian origin have won seats on local and community boards across New Zealand.
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Indian rainbow organisation makes history at national awards
28 Oct 2025Indian Origin Pride New Zealand has become the first ethnic organisation to win an award at the New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards.
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Alarm sounded over looming shortages in driving sector
22 Oct 2025The government is urging transport operators to find New Zealand drivers to plug any gaps that may emerge due to strict language requirements for residency.
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‘Sleepless nights’: Auckland fashion store staff traumatised after armed robbery
17 Oct 2025Nine masked offenders carrying bricks and hammers attacked Roopdarshan in Mt Roskill in broad daylight in a bid to steal jewellery. Audio
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'Living in fear': Teen overstayer in limbo having never attended school
16 Oct 2025A New Zealand-born overstayer faces deportation to India - a country he has never set foot in - after failing to secure residency. Audio
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Auckland’s Diwali Festival dazzles with diverse offerings
15 Oct 2025The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone.
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What you need to know about Diwali
9 Oct 2025Explainer - A primer on one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the year.
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Auckland gets set to sparkle with Diwali festivities
8 Oct 2025More than 65,000 are expected to attend Auckland's vibrant Diwali Festival in the city centre this weekend, with ticketed events expanding celebrations.
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Women steal show at Auckland tug of war battle
6 Oct 2025Tug of war is a traditional sport with deep roots in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
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