IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Rangatahi Cricket Festival celebrates diversity through sport
30 Jan 2026The annual cricket festival brings together school students from Māori, Pasifika and South Asian communities across Auckland.
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FTA hogs the limelight at Republic Day celebrations in Auckland
27 Jan 2026Prominent community leaders highlighted the significance of the November general election.
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Goldsmith defends 'absolutely fierce' retail crime group chief after resignations
27 Jan 2026Three of the five members of the advisory group have resigned in recent weeks.
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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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Limited scope of work visa review dismays immigration groups
27 Feb 2024Immigration advocates call for the process to be more carefully scrutinised if it is to be free of abuse.
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Immigration 'should have done more' to prevent visa abuse risk
27 Feb 2024An independent review found INZ did not adequately assess the risks of changes to speed up visa processing times.
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Man pleads not guilty to murdering Dunedin's Gurjit Singh
27 Feb 2024The 33-year-old technician appeared in Dunedin High Court via audio-visual link on Tuesday morning, facing one charge of murder.
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Ravindra's purple patch for Black Caps continues
22 Feb 2024Rachin Ravindra's form in recent months has been outstanding, making him one of those players that has to be considered for every format of the game.
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Indian rainbow community shines at Auckland pride events
21 Feb 2024Members of the Indian community attending pride events in Auckland last weekend have welcomed New Zealand's inclusive approach to rainbow issues.
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Rise in hate incidents reported to police
21 Feb 2024Race-motivated abuse has made up 83 percent of all complaints over the past two years.
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Auckland bank employee’s gambling addiction sparked $262,000 embezzlement from ANZ
20 Feb 2024Auckland District Court judge orders the bank's former employee to serve home detention so he can pay the money back $130 a week.
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The challenges skilled migrants face finding work in New Zealand
16 Feb 2024The relative strength of the country's job market is of little consolation to highly skilled migrants who struggle to secure roles that match their qualifications and experience.
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New Zealand’s love of Indian cinema blossoms
19 Feb 2024Almost 300 Indian films have been screened in New Zealand movie theatres over the past two years.
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Influential BJP politician Ram Madhav eyes Pacific partnership with NZ
16 Feb 2024The former national general secretary of India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party says higher-level political talks are key to long-term success.
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Community events highlight a shared cultural experience in New Zealand
14 Feb 2024A doctoral film and annual poetry/music gathering spotlight friendship within the community that looks beyond borders back home.
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Scammers pose as agents to trick potential migrants - Immigration NZ
13 Feb 2024The agency warns migrants to watch out for fake job offers and visas that seem too good to be true.
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Anise: Fine dining icon Sid Sahrawat on his latest pan-Asian offering
13 Feb 2024Expect the Eden Terrace restaurant's flavours to pack plenty of punch.
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Indian businesses call on government to create dedicated police task force on retail crime
12 Feb 2024The task force is one of four demands submitted to Police Minister Mark Mitchell at a public meeting on retail crime in Auckland.
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New Zealand ironing out trade wrinkles over timber exports
12 Feb 2024Trade minister Todd McClay says New Zealand and India are working together to improve trade and address market access issues for timber exports to the South Asian nation.
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Navjot Kaur becomes first Sikh woman to represent NZ at Miss World pageant
9 Feb 2024Speaking in an exclusive interview, Manurewa-born contestant says there's more to beauty contests than a woman's appearance.
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Community bulletin: Martyrs’ Day commemoration and harvest festival celebrations
9 Feb 2024India marks Martyrs' Day on 30 January every year to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's assassination in 1948.
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Dunedin homicide: 33-year-old charged with murder of Gurjit Singh
5 Feb 2024Gurjit Singh, 27, was found dead a week ago due to multiple stab wounds inflicted with a sharp object.
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Free trade deal with India challenging but not impossible - MFAT
2 Feb 2024A Cabinet paper released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in December highlights the challenges the coalition government faces in sealing a free trade agreement with India over the next…
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Tauranga kiwifruit orchard labour contractor pleads guilty to charges
2 Feb 2024Exploitation charges follow a joint investigation in 2020 after Zespri reported allegations that workers were being exploited.
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Kiwi security firm secures deal to protect world’s largest office building
1 Feb 2024Hamilton-based integrated security solutions company Gallagher Security has secured a deal in India to protect the Surat Diamond Bourse.
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Dunedin man Gurjit Singh died after multiple stab wounds
1 Feb 2024A homicide investigation has been launched after Gurjit Singh was found to have died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
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Community celebrates India’s 75th Republic Day
30 Jan 2024The Indian mission in Wellington was the centre point of local celebrations, with Auckland's Mahatma Gandhi Centre also pitching in.
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Dead Dunedin man bought CCTV cameras in weeks before death
30 Jan 2024Gurjit Singh, who was last seen on Sunday night, had security concerns in the weeks prior to his death.
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