IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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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… 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… Audio
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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… Audio
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Timeline of the India-Pakistan Kashmir conflict
7 May 2025India, Pakistan and China all claim partial or complete ownership of the region, but how did that become the case?
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Auckland bank employee’s gambling addiction sparked $262,000 embezzlement from ANZ
20 Feb 2024Auckland District Court judge orders the bank's former employee to serve home detention so he can pay the money back $130 a week.
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The challenges skilled migrants face finding work in New Zealand
16 Feb 2024The relative strength of the country's job market is of little consolation to highly skilled migrants who struggle to secure roles that match their qualifications and experience.
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New Zealand’s love of Indian cinema blossoms
19 Feb 2024Almost 300 Indian films have been screened in New Zealand movie theatres over the past two years.
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Influential BJP politician Ram Madhav eyes Pacific partnership with NZ
16 Feb 2024The former national general secretary of India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party says higher-level political talks are key to long-term success.
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Community events highlight a shared cultural experience in New Zealand
14 Feb 2024A doctoral film and annual poetry/music gathering spotlight friendship within the community that looks beyond borders back home.
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Scammers pose as agents to trick potential migrants - Immigration NZ
13 Feb 2024The agency warns migrants to watch out for fake job offers and visas that seem too good to be true.
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Anise: Fine dining icon Sid Sahrawat on his latest pan-Asian offering
13 Feb 2024Expect the Eden Terrace restaurant's flavours to pack plenty of punch.
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Indian businesses call on government to create dedicated police task force on retail crime
12 Feb 2024The task force is one of four demands submitted to Police Minister Mark Mitchell at a public meeting on retail crime in Auckland.
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New Zealand ironing out trade wrinkles over timber exports
12 Feb 2024Trade minister Todd McClay says New Zealand and India are working together to improve trade and address market access issues for timber exports to the South Asian nation.
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Navjot Kaur becomes first Sikh woman to represent NZ at Miss World pageant
9 Feb 2024Speaking in an exclusive interview, Manurewa-born contestant says there's more to beauty contests than a woman's appearance.
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Community bulletin: Martyrs’ Day commemoration and harvest festival celebrations
9 Feb 2024India marks Martyrs' Day on 30 January every year to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948.
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Dunedin homicide: 33-year-old charged with murder of Gurjit Singh
5 Feb 2024Gurjit Singh, 27, was found dead a week ago due to multiple stab wounds inflicted with a sharp object.
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Free trade deal with India challenging but not impossible - MFAT
2 Feb 2024A Cabinet paper released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in December highlights the challenges the coalition government faces in sealing a free trade agreement with India over the next…
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Tauranga kiwifruit orchard labour contractor pleads guilty to charges
2 Feb 2024Exploitation charges follow a joint investigation in 2020 after Zespri reported allegations that workers were being exploited.
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Kiwi security firm secures deal to protect world’s largest office building
1 Feb 2024Hamilton-based integrated security solutions company Gallagher Security has secured a deal in India to protect the Surat Diamond Bourse.
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Dunedin man Gurjit Singh died after multiple stab wounds
1 Feb 2024A homicide investigation has been launched after Gurjit Singh was found to have died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
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Community celebrates India’s 75th Republic Day
30 Jan 2024The Indian mission in Wellington was the centre point of local celebrations, with Auckland's Mahatma Gandhi Centre also pitching in.
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Dead Dunedin man bought CCTV cameras in weeks before death
30 Jan 2024Gurjit Singh, who was last seen on Sunday night, had security concerns in the weeks prior to his death.
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'Deep shock': Dad in India mourns unexplained death of son at Dunedin home
30 Jan 2024Police investigate the circumstances surrounding Gurjit Singh's death in Pine Hill.
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Indian New Zealanders celebrate consecration of Hindu temple in Ayodhya
25 Jan 2024Thousands attended an event in Auckland a day before official ceremonies were broadcast from India, though not everyone supports the festivities.
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Indian PM opens grand temple on razed mosque site
23 Jan 2024Narendra Modi has taken part in rituals to open a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the Indian city of Ayodhya.
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Migrant worker felt 'like a prisoner' working long hours for free at hospitality job
19 Jan 2024A young migrant who worked long hours for free at a Central Otago hospitality business says she felt "like a prisoner" during her nine months in the job.
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India to open Auckland consulate by end of 2024
18 Jan 2024New Delhi has committed to opening a consulate general in Auckland that provides fully fledged consular services.
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India’s Foreign Ministry issues warning over fake overseas job scams
18 Jan 2024The agency says there has been a significant rise in the number of overseas job seekers that are being cheated by unregistered recruitment agents.
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