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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Man from India fights to get back to daughter in NZ after two trials and 427 days in prison
9 Apr 2024Computer engineer succeeds in bid to win discharge without conviction for assault after serving time for sexual convictions.
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Ethnic communities deliver mixed verdict on immigration reform
8 Apr 2024Community leaders have welcomed changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme but warn that more work still needs to be done.
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In pictures: Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets in New Lynn
8 Apr 2024Auckland's Ramadan Night Markets returned for a successful third year at the New Lynn Community Centre on Saturday night.
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Immigration tightening might only be temporary - Erica Stanford
8 Apr 2024While she is turning the tap down for now, the immigration minister says the reverse might be the case next year.
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Immigration changes to target 'unsustainable' migration
7 Apr 2024The government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.
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Indian community disappointed by government’s quarterly action plan on crime
7 Apr 2024Dismay follows mixed reaction to the 100-day plan the ruling coalition unveiled in December.
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Immigration New Zealand strengthens law enforcement tools to combat exploitation
5 Apr 2024Infringement penalties to employers who exploit migrant workers to come into effect on April 11.
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Immigration rejects nearly half of study visa applications from India so far this year
4 Apr 2024Agents say fraud and tougher rules are driving high refusal rates for foreign students applying from India.
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Indian jewellers sceptical that aggravated crime surge can be reined in
3 May 2024Indian owners of independent jewellery stores are disappointed the government has failed to reduce crime amid a recent spate of aggravated robberies.
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Visa for parents, partners to be revised - immigration minister
3 Apr 2024Erica Stanford is looking at reforms to family visas this term, bringing hope of a five-year visitor visa for parents and grandparents.
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Auckland store owner stabbed, looted and robbed 19 times. Then it became the new normal
2 Apr 2024The Sikh owner has lost count of the times his staff members have been threatened and his store robbed by armed offenders.
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Almost a quarter of aggravated robbery victims were of Indian descent in 2023
28 Mar 2024Twenty-four percent of crime victims in 2023 who were referred to Victim Support were from the Indian community, which makes up about 5 percent of the country's population.
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South Asians reflect on their under-19 Cricket World Cup experience
30 Mar 2024Snehith Reddy's unbeaten 147 against Nepal was the highest individual score in a match in the tournament.
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Fake visas and offers to sell jobs - the latest New Zealand immigration scams
28 Mar 2024The reports of fake visas circulating include one that appears to show the signature of US celebrity Oprah Winfrey.
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Authorities investigate allegations Gloriavale women trafficked to India
28 Mar 2024A lawyer says she has written to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and police who are taking the allegations "very seriously".
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How vibrant Holi celebrations are bringing communities together
27 Mar 2024Thousands nationwide celebrate the Festival of Colours, marking the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the triumph of good over evil.
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Gloriavale's India branch and the NZ women there
27 Mar 2024The Detail - Grave fears are being raised over the fate of New Zealand women who are raising their children in a Gloriavale off-shoot community in India.
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Mumps alert for travellers from India and Singapore
27 Mar 2024Mumps can take anywhere from 12-25 days after contact with a positive case to develop symptoms, a doctor warns.
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Hipkins admits Labour 'too slow' to respond to retail crime concerns
27 Mar 2024The former prime minister believes his party's failings on retail crime ultimately cost it support from the country's ethnic communities that contributed to its defeat in the 2023 general election.
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Winston Peters navigates troubled waters with India, China
25 Mar 2024New Zealand must pull its weight on defence and security, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says in a sit-down interview with RNZ after talks with both India and China. Audio
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Patrick Rata appointed New Zealand’s new high commissioner to India
26 Mar 2024Rata is currently New Zealand's acting high commissioner to Sri Lanka.
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Breakout Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra excited about IPL debut
22 Mar 2024The Kiwi star has had a remarkable year, scoring three centuries in his first World Cup and earning top international awards.
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Community bulletin: Donations and dance aplenty in February
22 Mar 2024St John Auckland receives an ambulance from the Indian community, while the Garden City celebrates Kalaarpanam.
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Health authorities issue warning over Ayurvedic remedies
19 Mar 2024Several cases of lead poisoning have been reported by users of the traditional Indian medicine in recent months.
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IndoNZ is a dedicated initiative producing content for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand.
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