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‘Leadership looks white’: Asians struggling to land senior roles
Just 3.3 percent of senior leaders in the public sector claim Asian heritage, according to latest figures compiled by the Public Service Commission.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Wellington
28 Aug 2025More than 10 Asian candidates are standing for local body seats in the greater Wellington region.
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Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
28 Aug 2025Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.
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Dearth of Indian-language classes at NZ schools
21 Aug 2025Despite becoming the third-largest ethnic group in the country, Indian households are turning to community classes to learn heritage languages such as Hindi…
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Canterbury
27 Aug 2025More than 10 candidates of Asian origin are contesting local government seats in the Canterbury region.
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The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
28 Aug 2025Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate…
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Collaborations steal spotlight at India Independence Day celebrations
19 Aug 2025New Zealand's Indian community recovers after three days of frenetic festivities celebrating the 79th anniversary of Independence Day.
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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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'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 Asia? 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 advantages too. Audio
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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 adopted homeland. Audio
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'Potato sacks used as bed covers': Enduring hardship for a brighter future
8 May 2025Despite the early struggles that migrants faced, their perseverance paved the way for them to build a new life in a foreign land that would become their adopted home. Audio
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Bomb squad responds to callout near Indian High Commission
27 Aug 2025Pipitea Street in the capital's CBD was cordoned off as a robot was sent in.
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Pakistan Independence Day celebrations recall independence struggle
20 Aug 2025Pakistan High Commissioner Faisal Aziz Ahmed notes the anniversary's importance in reinforcing the value of freedom.
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Hamilton man to repay over $40,000 for immigration, employment offences
19 Aug 2025Court rules that workers were hired in roles that did not align with their visa conditions and were not paid in accordance with minimum employment standards.
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Indian community celebrates India's 79th Independence Day across NZ
16 Aug 2025Over 400 people gathered at the High Commission and were treated to patriotic songs and cultural presentations.
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Auckland candidate’s election hoardings damaged four times in two days
14 Aug 2025An Indian-origin licensing trust candidate has been forced to fork out more than $2000 to replace damaged campaign boards in West Auckland.
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Community celebrates opening of colossal Hindu temple in Wellington
13 Aug 2025Spanning 3700 square metres, the complex in Lower Hutt features a prayer hall, dining hall, auditorium, learning centre and commercial kitchen.
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Effective policing or fading social media trend? The rise and fall of ram raids
13 Aug 2025Police data shows reports of ram raid-style burglaries peaked in August 2022 but have steadily declined ever since.
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Advisory group links migrant exploitation to organised crime
12 Aug 2025Crime syndicates are taking advantage of murky subcontracting arrangements to launder profits from other criminal activities.
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Indian musicians pay tribute to tabla icon Zakir Hussain
8 Aug 2025Late artist's young brother, Fazal Qureshi, captivated hundreds in Auckland audience in a moving performance.
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Air NZ's CEO appointment stirs racist backlash
1 Aug 2025Major news organisations have been forced to restrict or disable comments on social media posts on Nikhil Ravishankar's appointment due to a torrent of abuse.
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Hindu temple in South Auckland gets resource consent amid local opposition
31 Jul 2025Applicants pledge to comply with consent conditions and ensure the development complements the area's existing character and environment.
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South Indian communities celebrate Bonalu in Auckland
30 Jul 2025The annual festival, which is popular in the Southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, celebrates Hindu goddess Mahakali.
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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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Wayne Brown’s chief of staff steps aside from role in mayor’s office
30 Jul 2025Auckland Council chief executive says Jaswant Singh should have raised the potential liquidation of his property company with Brown and himself.
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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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Indian state bans travel agents from advertising overseas roles
23 Jul 2025Immigration advisors in New Zealand hope the directive will help curb immigration fraud.
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Submissions for bill criminalising migrant exploitation set to close
25 Jul 2025Offenders would be jailed for up to seven years or fined up to $100,000 - or both - if bill becomes law.
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Tourism agency enlists Bollywood couple to woo Indian tourists
22 Jul 2025Actors and real-life couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa appear in a cinematic mini-series set in New Zealand's top tourism sites.
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Auckland mayor's chief of staff on leave after property development company goes bust
22 Jul 2025One of Auckland Council's top executives is on leave while the council investigates the insolvency of his property development company.
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