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Asian community bolsters local body representation
More than two dozen candidates of Asian origin have won seats on local and community boards across New Zealand.
Indian rainbow organisation makes history at national awards
Indian Origin Pride New Zealand has become the first ethnic organisation to win an award at the New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards.
Man gets nine months home detention for immigration fraud
Applicants were charged between $10,000 and $30,000 for Umesh Patel's services.
Police confirm electoral fraud complaint in Auckland
Allegations emerged Thursday that voting papers had been stolen from letterboxes in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe.
Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory treaty course after backlash
Tertiary institution rejects an ACT demand to refund students who took the mandatory course in the first semester of the year.
What you need to know about Diwali
Explainer - A primer on one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the year.
Women steal show at Auckland tug of war battle
Tug of war is a traditional sport with deep roots in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
Inaugural Asian Artists Fund recipients revealed
The fund awards residencies and fellowships to help artists develop new work.
Indian community marks start of the festive season with a dance
Traditional garba dancing - done in circles - highlighted celebrations over the weekend.
Dunedin museum ends rumours over sword’s alleged Sikh roots
Speculation has swirled for years that it had once belonged to one of the spiritual leaders of the Sikh religion.
More than Bollywood: ‘Glittering’ Indian film festival coming to Auckland in 2026
The week-long festival will celebrate Indian cinema and foster screen industry links between the two countries, organisers say.
Third round of free trade negotiations with India conclude in Queenstown
The next round of in-person negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 13 and 14 October.
BNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet ad
Several retail associations claim the ad portrays New Zealand's small businesses in "poor taste".
Millet takes centre stage in culinary spotlight
Eighteen women gathered in Auckland last weekend to showcase their culinary skills and highlight the power of India's so-called super grain.
Man arrested for smuggling Kamini pills into New Zealand
A 66-year-old man has been arrested by Customs for allegedly smuggling 10 kilograms of Kamini pills from India.
International students compelled to apply for visas online
Immigration New Zealand will require all international students to apply for their visas online from 18 September.
Unpacking the risks associated with medical tourism to India
Explainer - Why is the South Asian nation increasingly becoming a preferred destination for medical tourists from New Zealand?
Indian community slams Shane Jones’ ‘Singh, Patel’ barb
The minister used two common Indian family names to argue that New Zealand's culture and character was changing irreversibly due to immigration. Audio
Auckland vigil held for victims of Nepal unrest
More than 20 people are believed to have died in police clashes with anti-corruption protesters in the Himalayan nation.
Surge in Asian candidates contesting local boards in Auckland
Just two candidates of South Asian heritage won a seat on a community board in Auckland's local body elections in 2022.
NZ tightens screening measures for Indian visa applicants
Immigration New Zealand will only accept police clearance certificates issued by a regional passport office from 1 December.