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Over half of government retail crime advisory group resigns
27 Jan 2026Questions have been raised about the group's value for money and the behaviour of its chair, Sunny Kaushal.
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'Vote on the go' events nixed from new Auckland local body election
23 Jan 2026The voting option was questioned in the 2025 Papatoetoe election that was ruled void after officials uncovered irregularities in ballot papers.
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Experienced envoy named India's next high commissioner to NZ
20 Jan 2026Muanpuii Saiawi is expected to take up her posting in Wellington shortly.
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Unpacking the details of NZ's free trade deal with India
19 Jan 2026Explainer - The agreement eliminates duty on 100 percent of Indian imports, while 95 percent of New Zealand's current exports will be either tariff-free or face…
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Arrests over brutal Auckland jewellery store robbery
5 Jul 2024A 16-year-old is among five arrested following a violent robbery at a jewellery store in Papatoetoe.
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Auckland bus drivers caught in the line of fire when passengers lash out
3 Jul 2024Violence on public transport appears to be on the rise in the country's largest urban centre.
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Four Asian languages added to cyber safety website
2 Jul 2024Hindi, Punjabi, Korean and simplified Chinese included to protect communities from phishing scams.
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Man accused of murdering Dunedin resident Gurjit Singh in court
2 Jul 2024His trial is expected next November after he pleaded not guilty to murder.
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Māori and Tamil waiata brings communities together
28 Jun 2024Canada-based musician Wilbur Sargunaraj has collaborated with Māori artists to create a unique cross-cultural song about kinship and connections. Video
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Crimes committed against Asian New Zealanders on the rise
27 Jun 2024A new survey shows that the proportion of Asian adults experiencing crime has increased from 24 percent in 2018 to 30 percent in 2023.
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Sandringham dairy stabbing: Man who murdered Janak Patel sentenced to life in prison
26 Jun 2024Frederick Hobson will spend at least 15 years behind bars for the murder of Auckland dairy worker Janak Patel.
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Sandringham dairy stabbing: Two men to be sentenced for death of Janak Patel
26 Jun 2024Janak Patel was killed while working on the evening of 23 November 2022 at the Rose Cottage dairy in the Auckland's Sandringham.
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South Asian photographer exploring colour discrimination in New Zealand
24 Jun 2024Abhi Chinniah is turning heads in the country's fine arts scene with powerful and creative portrayals of the migrant and refugee experience.
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Papatoetoe jewellery store owner hit in head with hammer during robbery
24 Jun 2024The man is in hospital with serious injuries after allegedly being struck repeatedly in the head.
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Community bulletin: Preserving the world’s tallest mountain
21 Jun 2024The Fiji-Indian community gather to mark Girmit Remembrance Day.
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Adult yoga participation rates in New Zealand remain stable
21 Jun 2024The International Day of Yoga is celebrated by millions worldwide on 21 June each year.
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Indian New Zealander develops AI tech to create short-form video content
21 Jun 2024Soumil Singh seeks to remove access barriers many content creators in the country face.
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Woman charged in Gurjit Singh murder case
21 Jun 2024The 29-year-old woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice.
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Zakir Hussain: performing on stage is a happy place
18 Jun 2024The critically acclaimed Indian tabla player explains how he manages to enjoy being on stage night after night. Video, Audio
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Muslim New Zealanders reflect on Hajj pilgrimage experience during Eid al-Adha
17 Jun 2024Hajj, the obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to undertake at least once in their lifetime if they are able, concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Adha.
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The truth about the shadowy ‘Migration 5’
17 Jun 2024How five countries - including New Zealand - have quietly created a vast network about those who come and go across their borders.
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Thousands of parents still waiting two years after resident visas reopen
13 Jun 2024Families are fed up with delays and a lottery to allow their overseas parents to join them permanently.
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Indian immigrants lead arrival figures as record number of people leave NZ
12 Jun 2024130,600 residents are estimated to have left the country in a year, new provisional figures show.
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South Auckland crime: Police Minister told of use of weapons, fears for staff amid rise in offences
12 Jun 2024Business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis got to vent at Mark Mitchell.
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Ram raids down 80 percent compared with same time last year
11 Jun 2024Provisional police data from April 2017 to April 2024 shows a downwards trend since the peak in August 2022.
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Challenges for India's Modi in his third term as prime minister
10 Jun 2024Analysis: The new term will come with new tests for the populist leader, as he is forced to rely on allies to form a government.
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‘A win for democracy’ - Indian New Zealanders reflect on 2024 election result
6 Jun 2024Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party loses its outright majority in parliament.
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India elections: Why India's Modi failed to win outright majority
5 Jun 2024Explainer: Narendra Modi has lost some of his aura of invincibility and the results mean the opposition is back.
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