IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
Featured Stories
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Indian community 'heartbroken' over Zakir Hussain's death
17 Dec 2024The renowned percussionist performed in New Zealand in June at two well-attended concerts in Auckland and Christchurch.
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Indian Panthers seek to unite community through basketball
17 Dec 2024The franchise will field two teams based in South Auckland's Pulman Arena and look to take advantage of strong local support.
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Domestic cricket leagues uniting migrant communities
13 Dec 2024Migrant communities are hosting competitions inspired by the popularity of the Indian Premier League.
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The New Zealand names of Indian origin
2 Dec 2024From Wellington's Khandallah to Christchurch's Cashmere, New Zealand's urban centres are full of names with origins that can be traced to India. Audio
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Killer driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim
15 Oct 2024The victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.
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Waikato Hospital staff told to speak English only
15 Oct 2024A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor says, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic racism".
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New Plymouth restaurant order to pay $86k for exploiting staff
15 Oct 2024The charges come after a worker complained he had been made to pay almost $17,000 for his job.
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Indian business owners fear rising gun crime
15 Oct 2024Police data shows 879 firearms offences were committed across Auckland in the first six months of this year, up 28 from the same period in 2023.
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India trade deal: 'We'll get it done' - PM
12 Oct 2024Analysis - Christopher Luxon made the most of his first East Asia Summit, but the harder ask will be now translating that to tangible results.
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Inaugural summit harnesses ethnic business potential
11 Oct 2024Migrants share stories about their success in business as well as the challenges they face.
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Luxon meets Modi, but little sign of free trade deal
11 Oct 2024The prime minister has emerged with an official invite to New Delhi after his coveted meeting with India's leader in Laos.
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Handyman must pay $17k for 'awful' reno - but can't be found
11 Oct 2024The bathroom vanity was installed crooked and the waterproofing wasn't compliant. Now Sam Kumar can't be found.
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Trade entities bolster New Zealand business connections with India
10 Oct 2024Two Kiwi private organisations launched last month in a bid to expand trade ties in the lucrative South Asian market.
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Indian New Zealanders honoured at Auckland award galas
10 Oct 2024Members of the community have been recognised at award ceremonies organised by media outlets The Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.
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Luxon focused on building a rapport with India's Modi
10 Oct 2024New Zealand's prime minister remains confident a free trade agreement with India can still be struck this term.
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Everything you need to know about jury duty
9 Oct 2024Explainer - You've just been summoned for jury service. What now?
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South Asian artists bring smorgasbord of theatre, dance and comedy to Auckland
9 Oct 2024A multidisciplinary show from Prayas Theatre is celebrating the work of local South Asian artists.
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NZ universities tumble to lowest international rankings
9 Oct 2024University of Auckland has fallen out of the top 150 for the first time, while Otago has dropped to its lowest position ever.
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Ethnic businesses boosting innovation
8 Oct 2024Mervin Singham, chief executive of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, speaks ahead of the inaugural Ethnic Xchange Symposium this Friday. Audio
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Racism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff
5 Oct 2024A patient at a major hospital asked not to receive care from anyone of Asian ethnicity - a request that was initially granted, which distressed staff.
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Tamil community celebrates half century of engagement in NZ
4 Oct 2024The Wellington Tamil Society is organizing a special event in the capital this month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the community's activities in New Zealand.
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Indian population now third-largest ethnicity in NZ
7 Oct 2024Latest Census data shows that the Indian community now sits behind the New Zealand European and Māori ethnic groups in terms of numbers.
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Indian designer picks up gong at 2024 WOW fashion awards
3 Oct 2024Ashish Dhaka won the Natural World title at the 2024 World of Wearable Art competition for a creation titled Soundscape.
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I don't like beauty pageants, so why did I enter one?
3 Oct 2024It came as a surprise when 27-year-old engineer Vandna Patel decided to put her hand up for Miss India NZ 2024.
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Retracing the legacy of statues celebrating Gandhi in New Zealand
2 Oct 2024A quick primer on the history of statues honouring Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi in Wellington and Auckland.
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Tamil short film celebrates immigrant family connections
2 Oct 2024Jessica George, director of Puli and the Tiger, wants to help other immigrants to connect with their elders.
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Community bulletin: A celebration of Sufi music, Telugu Language Day and the Parsi New Year
2 Oct 2024Community events in August also commemorate sports, family ties and Krishna's birthday.
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Almost three-quarters of hate crime offences motivated by race
30 Sep 2024Police have logged more than 14,200 incidents of hate crime offences motivated by the victim's race or ethnicity since January 2020.
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