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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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Overseas Citizen of India services begin at Indian consulate in Auckland
23 Jun 2025OCI visa holders retain certain privileges in India once they have surrendered their nationality of birth after acquiring foreign nationality.
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Two people injured in assault at Sikh temple in South Auckland
23 Jun 2025Police are following positive lines of enquiry in relation to the incident, but note that it is not being treated as a hate-motivated crime.
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McClay unveils two-way forestry trade missions with India
17 Jun 2025New Zealand exports to India last year included forestry products valued at $126 million.
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Husband sentenced for role in defrauding Oranga Tamariki of $2.1 million
19 Jun 2025Amandeep Sharma pleaded guilty to obtaining by deception and money laundering in May.
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Auckland vigil held for Air India crash victims
13 Jun 2025The Indian community gathers at Auckland's Shree Radha Krishna Temple for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the Air India crash.
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Indian community devastated after loss of lives in Ahmedabad plane crash
13 Jun 2025The Indian community is gathering at Auckland's Mahatma Gandhi Centre tonight to pay respects to victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash.
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Auckland hospitals in spotlight over infant’s care
19 Jun 2025Health New Zealand defends medical treatment administered to a 15-month-old infant who has suffered complications after being born prematurely.
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Eid Al-Adha celebrated across New Zealand
11 Jun 2025Thousands nationwide celebrated one of the most important Islamic festivals of the year last weekend.
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India Rugby backs sevens franchise for 10 years
11 Jun 2025World's first franchise-based sevens league expected to be a big boost for rugby in India.
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Migrant communities celebrate parent visa amid concerns it'll lock many out
9 Jun 2025Migrant communities are hailing a new visa that will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period.
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Government announces new 'Parent Boost' visa
9 Jun 2025From September, parents will be able to access a multi-entry five-year visa, provided they meet specific requirements.
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Parliament’s contrary responses to Kashmir attacks spur debate
5 Jun 2025Militant groups are believed to be behind attacks in India-administered Kashmir in 2019 and 2025, but Parliament fails to condemn the latest incident.
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New Zealand's invisible children
5 Jun 2025For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18.
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Parents fight to clear name after child abuse conviction saw baby seized
4 Jun 2025Mother completed a prison sentence after Oranga Tamariki accused her of intentionally injuring her newborn daughter.
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With free trade talks underway, India and New Zealand eye regional security
4 Jun 2025Foreign Minister Winston Peters points to "immense untapped potential" of South Asian nation during a two-day visit.
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'My mother, she is alone': Emotional wait after immigration ballot glitch
3 Jun 2025Migrants want to see the end of the lottery system, which they say is unfair, inhumane and unstructured - and a queue introduced instead.
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Immigration authorities claim success against organised crime
3 Jun 2025Thirty-eight companies have been investigated since March to ensure they were complying with their immigration and employment obligations.
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Ranjna Patel leads Asian recipients of King's Birthday Honours
3 Jun 2025Business innovator has been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention. Audio
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More cases emerge of NZ teens stuck in limbo, fearing deportation
29 May 2025Recent cases may represent the tip of an iceberg after almost 20 years have passed since legislative reform removed the right to citizenship by birth for children born in New Zealand. Audio
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Stanford regrets email 'spam' remarks after backlash
29 May 2025Immigration minister walks back her initial defence of the remarks after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says she could have expressed herself better.
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'No offence meant': Luxon on Stanford's remarks about emails from India
29 May 2025The Prime Minister says he's "relaxed" about Immigration Minister Erica Stanford's remarks in Parliament likening emails from people in India to "spam".
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Police commissioner on controversial shoplifting directive
27 May 2025Police commissioner says staffer behind controversial theft and fraud memo "thought they were being helpful".
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Police Commissioner slams shoplifting directive
27 May 2025Richard Chambers says the instructions were 'confusing and unhelpful', after concerns police would not be following up retail thefts.
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Police confirm directive to 'park' low-value shoplifting investigations
27 May 2025Police say financial thresholds helped staff "triage" crime and resources.
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