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Air NZ's CEO appointment stirs racist backlash
Major news organisations have been forced to restrict or disable comments on social media posts on Nikhil Ravishankar's appointment due to a torrent of abuse.
Hindu temple in South Auckland gets resource consent amid local opposition
Applicants pledge to comply with consent conditions and ensure the development complements the area's existing character and environment.
Wayne Brown’s chief of staff steps aside from role in mayor’s office
Auckland Council chief executive says Jaswant Singh should have raised the potential liquidation of his property company with Brown and himself.
South Indian communities celebrate Bonalu in Auckland
The annual festival, which is popular in the Southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, celebrates Hindu goddess Mahakali.
Harela celebrations focus on environmental sustainability
Hundreds celebrate the Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand's annual Harela festival in Auckland's New Lynn.
Masterchef contest headlines 2025 Indian Independence Day plans
A suite of culinary, commerce and cultural events has been planned in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Whangārei.
Submissions for bill criminalising migrant exploitation set to close
Offenders would be jailed for up to seven years or fined up to $100,000 - or both - if bill becomes law.
Indian state bans travel agents from advertising overseas roles
Immigration advisors in New Zealand hope the directive will help curb immigration fraud.
Tourism agency enlists Bollywood couple to woo Indian tourists
Actors and real-life couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa appear in a cinematic mini-series set in New Zealand's top tourism sites.
Second round of FTA talks with India start in Delhi
India is New Zealand's 12th two-way trading partner, with total trade value reaching $3.14 billion in 2024.
Indian community celebrates Rath Yatra with colour and devotion
New Zealand's Indian community mark Rath Yatra with colourful processions, cultural performances and traditional rituals.
Documentary shines a light on intercultural marriages
Love Without Borders features couples who have married outside their culture.
Mango prices fall amid glut of imported fruit
Price-cutting reports sour a season that has seen Indian imports displayed at several large Auckland supermarkets.
Young talent shines at Kerala cultural arts festival in Auckland
Nearly 200 children showcased their talents across 18 cultural events in Auckland on Saturday.
Teen urges Kiwi youth to tackle climate-fuelled food poverty
Joel Titus calls on young New Zealanders to tackle the dual threats of climate change and food poverty.
How the events of 1984 affected Indian Sikhs
A new documentary series traces the story of six Indian Sikhs who migrated to New Zealand after being affected by the events of 1984 and what followed.
Overseas Citizen of India services begin at Indian consulate in Auckland
OCI visa holders retain certain privileges in India once they have surrendered their nationality of birth after acquiring foreign nationality.