Stories by Blessen Tom

遣返形式包括自愿离境、被动遣返或在移民局开展的突袭行动中被捕遣返；分析认为亚裔逾期滞留者更容易被剥削或是原因之一。

Nearly half of all deportations from the country over the past five years have involved Indian and Chinese nationals, according to the latest statistics from Immigration New Zealand.

Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages in the world, is being taught to more than 150 students at a primary school in Auckland.

Thousands of people from southern India celebrate one of the most significant harvest festivals of the Malayali community - irrespective of their religion.

Approximately 200,000 residents nationwide are expected to vote for the first time in the upcoming election after receiving fast-track residency visas in 2021.

新西兰亚裔选民表示，高昂的生活成本和治安是他们本次大选最关心的议题。此外，他们还希望执政党能重视经济发展、教育、移民和种族歧视问题。

The economy, education, immigration and racism are also flagged as issues of note in a survey of the top three Asian electorates in New Zealand.

Kiwi-born children of visa overstayers are stuck in a legal limbo - unable to officially work or go to university, but existing on the sidelines of the community.

A man who claimed ownership of two exterior units on the property told workers to vacate the premises as he attempted to remove them.

新西兰政府表示正在对一些AEWV签证雇主进行"深度和全面"的调查，并告知有些尚未入境的海外工人在没接到进一步通知前不要入境。

After arriving in New Zealand for jobs, more than 100 workers from India have been trapped in five Auckland properties without jobs or food.

Amid this year's Independence Day festivities of India and Pakistan, two women who trace their family history back to opposite sides of the border describe what the occasion means to them.

A primer outlining the key steps along India's road to becoming one of the largest democracies in the world since gaining independence in 1947.

A friendship network conceived by Navtej Randhawa and Asim Mukthar seeks to commemorate their mutual heritage.

Australia ranks second on the list of preferred citizenship choices, while New Zealand grabs sixth spot.

Kshetra Collective is a group of seven Kiwi creatives with Indian heritage.

The Auckland leg spinner looks poised to make his debut for the men's national team in Dubai.

Writer Franciska Soares is inspired by the plight of forgotten communities in her homeland.

Yanfei Bao's disappearance in Christchurch has forced agents to change the way they work.

A ship's bell sitting in Te Papa Museum that contains an inscription in Tamil has long puzzled historians in New Zealand.

商家表示，犯罪事件的频发，让他们不堪其扰。他们不得不面对保险费的上涨、员工的流失，以及心理健康压力。他们呼吁政府采取更多切实有效的措施来预防和惩治犯罪行为。

Business owners say they are being forced to cope with rising insurance costs, staff shortages and mental health stress as rising crime takes a toll.

Ajay Chhibber and Kavita Brough have faced similar challenges in embracing their true selves.

Community groups across the country are uniting to celebrate the Māori New Year.

Three players from ethnic communities played key roles for New Zealand at the World Cup qualifiers in Australia.