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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Celebrating old, new and upcoming books by Aotearoa’s South Asian writers
8 Nov 2023Saraid de Silva curates a selection of recent and upcoming books by Aotearoa's South Asian writers.
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A behind-the-scenes look at New Zealand’s largest Diwali festival
10 Nov 2023The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival, but how is this extravagant two-day event organised?
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National lacks Indian representation in Parliament for second consecutive term
3 Nov 2023Indian community's fears are confirmed by the announcement of the final results for the 2023 election.
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Eight MPs of Asian descent to represent their communities in Parliament
3 Nov 2023Asian lawmakers fail to increase their representation in the Beehive after matching the number they achieved in 2017 and 2020.
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Alarm as Immigration NZ advises international students to apply for visas four months before departure
2 Nov 2023Education advocates and agents are calling on the agency to process applications faster to take pressure off potential student arrivals.
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Dairy owner speaks of brutal stabbing attack for first time
2 Nov 2023The victims of a Auckland dairy attack recount the ordeal where one suffered 15 stab wounds to the chest, neck and face.
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Asians largest contributor to New Zealand’s population growth
2 Nov 2023Migrants from India, the Philippines and China are adding extra heft to the country's annual population growth, latest figures from Stats NZ show.
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Mea Motu's opponent urges Indian expats to get behind historic world title challenge
30 Oct 2023Chandni Mehra is aiming to make history as the first Indian woman to win a professional boxing title.
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NZ joins Five Eyes partners in criticising India over threat to revoke diplomatic privileges
27 Oct 2023New Delhi rejects claims it has violated international diplomatic norms.
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Auckland to host global kabaddi tournament in November
26 Oct 2023Teams from New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Canada, Australia and the United States will battle for world supremacy in mid-November.
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Daljeet Singh: ‘Paaji of Paris’ lends a helping hand to Indians in France’s capital
27 Oct 2023As the Indian community in Aotearoa gears up for Navratri and Diwali festivities, RNZ finds an Indian migrant in Paris who has taken responsibility for serving the community to new levels.
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Man dies in custody before facing charges over dairy stabbing
25 Oct 2023A man charged over the stabbing of two people at a West Auckland dairy earlier this month has died in police custody.
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Exploited pizza shop worker wants former employer put in jail
24 Oct 2023The owner of several pizza stores in South Auckland underpaid the worker by almost $100,000 over the course of eight years. Audio
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Immigration advisor first to be arrested in migrant exploitation investigations
20 Oct 2023A licensed immigration advisor is the first to be arrested as part of investigations into the exploitation of more than 140 Indian and Bangladeshi migrants on work visas.
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Black Caps and India set for epic clash
20 Oct 2023Two unbeaten sides are set to do battle at the Cricket World Cup.
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Luxon eyes Indian representation in Parliament from National ‘in due course’
19 Oct 2023National's leader responds to questions about his party's failure to secure Indian representation in Parliament.
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Exploited migrant workers begin to abandon NZ dream
19 Oct 2023Despite government assistance, some are struggling to secure work due to language barriers and a lack of domestic certification.
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Community bulletin: Celebrating Diwali with a bang
18 Oct 2023The Indian community begins to mark the Festival of Lights as it also marks Sikh Children's Day, Fiji Day and Hindi Day.
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Review: Diljit Dosanjh’s Spark Arena show reveals why Punjabi beats are sweeping the world
18 Oct 2023In the modern landscape of pop music, few desi artists radiate as brilliantly as Diljit Dosanjh.
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South Asian artists redefine identity and expression with Auckland exhibition
17 Oct 2023"Kiss Taraf" is the first of three exhibitions by five artists with South Asian heritage.
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Mixed results for Indian candidates in 2023 election
15 Oct 2023At least three Indian candidates from National, ACT and Labour look set to represent the community in Parliament.
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Analysis: Christopher Luxon gets the job as PM - and deal-making headache
15 Oct 2023Analysis - The margin is so thin that National will surely be pushed to seek a deal with New Zealand First.
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On a wing and a prayer: Christopher Luxon lands politics' top job
15 Oct 2023Husband and father, Crusaders fan, high-achieving businessman and relative political novice - RNZ profiles the man set to become New Zealand's 42nd prime minister.
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Election 2023: Everything you need to know today
15 Oct 2023New Zealanders have voted for change, giving the National Party a clear mandate to lead the next government with 50 seats in Parliament.
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