IndoNZ
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Harela celebrations focus on environmental sustainability
30 Jul 2025Hundreds celebrate the Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand's annual Harela festival in Auckland's New Lynn.
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Masterchef contest headlines 2025 Indian Independence Day plans
29 Jul 2025A suite of culinary, commerce and cultural events has been planned in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Whangārei.
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‘Alarming’ rates of bullying, depression among Asian New Zealanders reported
23 Jul 2025Asian Family Services chief executive Kelly Feng says culturally responsive interventions are urgently needed in schools, workplaces and healthcare settings.
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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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Labour criticises retail crime advisory group spend
25 Feb 2025Chair Sunny Kaushal defends compensation for his work with the group as an announcement from the government on crime looms.
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Ram raids decline almost 60 percent year on year
21 Feb 2025Recently released data from police reveals a decline of almost 60 percent year on year in the number of ram raids nationwide that were logged in 2024.
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Indian surnames top list of most common registered family names for Kiwi newborns in 2024
21 Feb 2025Singh has topped the list of the most common family names registered for newborns in New Zealand for the seventh consecutive year.
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Teen facing deportation granted New Zealand residency
20 Feb 2025The associate immigration minister's decision means while Damash Kumar can stay, his parents will not be granted a visa and face deportation.
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Citizenship law under fire as kids discover they're overstayers
19 Feb 2025A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to rules have asked him to help keep their children in the country.
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Indian jewellery giant to enter NZ market
18 Feb 2025Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled plans to open three stores in New Zealand.
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Immigration does not know how many Daman Kumar-like cases there are
18 Feb 2025Immigration authorities do not know how many children have been deported because their parents did not have residence when they were born.
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Government considering 'big' measures to tackle retail crime
17 Feb 2025Advisory group on crime chief Sunny Kaushal says the group has submitted several proposals to the government for consideration.
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NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve
18 Feb 2025Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.
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NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
17 Feb 2025The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk.
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Sandringham exhibition shines a light on South Asia’s queer heritage
14 Feb 2025An exhibition at Satya Chai Lounge in Auckland revives South Asia's historical acceptance of queerness.
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Ponsonby puppy yoga sessions draw flak
13 Feb 2025The organiser of sessions in Auckland has been forced to ditch the reference to 'yoga' after practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.
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Retired Indo-Fijian lawmaker sees an end to racial animosity in Fiji
11 Feb 2025Former Deputy Prime Minister Harish Sharma sees a brighter future for the South Pacific nation at the launch of his memoir in Auckland.
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Rising South Asian cricket players reflect on T20 World Cup journey
10 Feb 2025Darcy Prasad and Rishika Jaswal say the intense competition and challenging conditions they encountered in Malaysia have given them valuable experience.
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Senior Indian diplomat wants Auckland consulate to be fully functional by May
5 Feb 2025Temporary venue is currently unable to provide assistance on issues relating to visas and overseas citizens of India.
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Migrants' parents dying while they wait for visa to settle in New Zealand, MP claims
5 Feb 2025More than 10,000 migrant families have submitted applications on behalf of one or two parents that are placed in a random ballot drawn every three months.
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Festival of Colours kicks off with Krishna Holi in Auckland
4 Feb 2025More than 14,000 people attended the first Holi celebration of the year in the Auckland town of Kumeu on Sunday.
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Government drops 'redundant' ram raid bill
4 Feb 2025Labour proposed the legislation to reduce break-ins, but Paul Goldsmith says a more 'more targeted' response is needed.
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Luxon vows to visit India ‘very, very shortly’
3 Feb 2025Prime minister reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".
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Fijian Indians 'not giving up' on Pasifika classification battle
15 May 2025This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji. Audio
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Fijian Indians 'not giving up' on Pasifika classification battle
14 May 2025This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji.
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China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
31 Jan 2025One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
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Indian community celebrates key harvest festivals
31 Jan 2025Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.
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South Asian teams join Rangatahi Cricket Festival
30 Jan 2025Two invitational South Asian teams are preparing to face the Aotearoa Māori Schools and Pasifika U19 teams in Auckland.