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Gandhi Nivas marks 10 years of tackling family harm in Auckland
Studies show the community-led initiative has made a significant impact in reducing domestic violence over the past decade.
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Eminent Indian-origin historian Sekhar Bandyopadhyay honoured
3 Apr 2025The Victoria University academic has been recognised for his contribution to history, with the NZ Historical Association unveiling an award bearing his name.
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Details of key agreements emerge from Luxon’s India trip
3 Apr 2025New Zealand and India have launched negotiations on an arrangement facilitating the mobility of professionals and skilled workers.
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Ponsonby Road's KOL added to Auckland restaurant closures
2 Apr 2025Owners Sid and Chand Sahrawat will serve their last meals on Mother's Day before turning the tandoor-inspired spot into an "incubation" space.
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Meet the Kiwi Indians strapping on hiking boots for charity
1 Apr 2025Whether it's walking the length of New Zealand or shorter distances, the hikers have learnt a lot about themselves while exploring the country.
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NZ deepens education ties with India
27 Mar 2025New Zealand and India sign a refreshed education cooperation arrangement during the Luxon's recent trip to India.
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Indian community unites behind a collective voice
26 Mar 2025Fourteen groups unite under an umbrella organisation to lend their voice to government policymaking.
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The ‘Indo-Pacific bookends’ seeking to land on common ground
20 Mar 2025New Zealand and India have managed to expand political and trade ties despite some occasional wobbles in a shared history that stretches back two centuries.
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Government opens consultation on free trade agreement with India
25 Mar 2025Businesses, non-governmental organizations and members of the public encouraged to have their say.
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Home losses, coach’s departure sour start to Indian Panthers’ debut season
25 Mar 2025Jonathan Goodman is named interim head coach after Miles Pearce resigns in a turbulent start to the team's inclusion in the national basketball league.
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Peters pours cold water on immigration changes with India
24 Mar 2025The Foreign Minister says he sees no need for a relaxation of immigration settings as part of trade talks with India.
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Cricket quips and Kiwi ships: Behind the scenes of Luxon's India trip
22 Mar 2025Christopher Luxon's trip to India included the restart of trade talks, the tightening of defence ties and more than a spot of cricket.
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Defence job cuts turn up heat on Luxon's last day in India
21 Mar 2025The prime minister hit back at criticisms of his coalition's investment in defence as he stood aboard HMNZS Te Kaha, docked in Mumbai.
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Cricket diplomacy key to NZ business ties with India
21 Mar 2025Trade officials see the game as an important part of their outreach efforts with the South Asian nation.
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NZ eyes India as key market for tourism growth
20 Mar 2025India boasts one of the largest outbound tourism markets in the world.
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Long wait continues as 2028 target set for Delhi-Auckland flights
20 Mar 2025Travellers calling for non-stop flights between New Zealand and India now have a date, but it's still three years away.
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Overseas commitments leave Indian Panthers sweating on South Asia stars
19 Mar 2025Team management hopes to get at least four Indian players in Auckland for debut home game in national basketball league on Friday after availability issues.
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Howzat? NZ-India trade negotiators given shot of urgency
19 Mar 2025It came after both Luxon and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal upped the ante at a business event in Delhi, joking about getting a deal done in 60 days.
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Hipkins accuses Luxon of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance in India
19 Mar 2025"It seems our foreign policy is up for grabs at the moment," the Labour leader says.
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Explainer: How Khalistan could hurt Luxon’s free trade deal chances with India
18 Mar 2025What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media? Audio
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Modi alleges 'anti-India activity' in NZ
18 Mar 2025The Indian prime minister's comments created a moment of disagreement during an otherwise warm meeting with Christopher Luxon.
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NZ deepens agricultural, forestry collaboration with India
18 Mar 2025New Zealand and India sign horticulture and forestry agreements to foster knowledge exchange, trade opportunities and industry growth between the two nations.
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Luxon meets Modi in India: 'We believe in policies of development'
18 Mar 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation.
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Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as free trade talks with India begin
17 Mar 2025Previous trade talks running from 2011 through to 2015 were unsuccessful, with dairy proving a major obstacle.
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Luxon's India trip puts trade promise to the test
15 Mar 2025Two trade experts based in Delhi expressed some mild optimism about Luxon's chances, but with a major caveat: NZ would have to abandon hope of including dairy in any deal.
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What can we expect from the PM's delegation to India next week?
14 Mar 2025New Zealand's two-way trade relationship with India is worth almost $3 billion a year but a free trade deal remains elusive. Audio
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Indian community awaits major announcements during Luxon’s India trip
12 Mar 2025Christopher Luxon being invited to be the keynote speaker at Raisina Dialogue is a significant moment in India-New Zealand relations, the community believes.
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Christopher Luxon announces India trip
10 Mar 2025The stakes are high for Luxon after he promised during a 2023 election debate that he would strike a free trade deal with India in his first term.
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India win Champions Trophy final
10 Mar 2025India beat the Black Caps by four wickets to win the one-day tournament in Dubai.
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Baby shopping hack: Indian parents mine South Asia for goods
7 Mar 2025Some Indian parents in New Zealand are cutting costs by sourcing affordable baby essentials from India.
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Indian crash victim 'overwhelmed by kindness' after losing leg
7 Mar 2025Pawanjit Singh Ghatora had his leg crushed by a car while taking a walk in West Auckland at the beginning of February.
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PM briefed on Khalistan 'referendum' ahead of event, OIA documents reveal
6 Mar 2025US-based organiser Sikhs for Justice expected about 8000 people to attend the gathering, the briefing documents show.
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