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Documentary screening gives audiences a second chance to understand Girmit legacy
Girmit: The Fields of Sadness delves into the lives of Indian labourers who were brought to Fiji under the indenture system, offering new insight into their struggles and contributions.
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Retailers to be handed wider power to detain shoplifters
26 Feb 2025The Crimes Act will be amended to allow retailers and members of the public to make citizen's arrests at any time of the day and use reasonable restraints when…
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Indian consulate relocating to permanent Queen St address
26 Feb 2025Visitors must book appointments through the consulate's website before accessing consular services.
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Labour criticises retail crime advisory group spend
25 Feb 2025Chair Sunny Kaushal defends compensation for his work with the group as an announcement from the government on crime looms.
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Immigration New Zealand admits it lacks accurate data on child overstayers
25 Feb 2025Agency says the estimate has not been updated since 2017 after it identified issues with the previous methodology and began work on improving the statistical…
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Ram raids decline almost 60 percent year on year
21 Feb 2025Recently released data from police reveals a decline of almost 60 percent year on year in the number of ram raids nationwide that were logged in 2024.
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Indian surnames top list of most common registered family names for Kiwi newborns in 2024
21 Feb 2025Singh has topped the list of the most common family names registered for newborns in New Zealand for the seventh consecutive year.
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Sandringham exhibition shines a light on South Asia’s queer heritage
14 Feb 2025An exhibition at Satya Chai Lounge in Auckland revives South Asia's historical acceptance of queerness.
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Expanded citizen's arrest powers to be announced
26 Feb 2025The government is working on "clearer rules" to help retailers defend their property, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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Teen facing deportation granted New Zealand residency
20 Feb 2025The associate immigration minister's decision means while Damash Kumar can stay, his parents will not be granted a visa and face deportation.
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Citizenship law under fire as kids discover they're overstayers
19 Feb 2025A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to rules have asked him to help keep their children in the country.
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Indian jewellery giant to enter NZ market
18 Feb 2025Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled plans to open three stores in New Zealand.
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Immigration does not know how many Daman Kumar-like cases there are
18 Feb 2025Immigration authorities do not know how many children have been deported because their parents did not have residence when they were born.
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Government considering 'big' measures to tackle retail crime
17 Feb 2025Advisory group on crime chief Sunny Kaushal says the group has submitted several proposals to the government for consideration.
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NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve
18 Feb 2025Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.
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NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
17 Feb 2025The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk.
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Ponsonby puppy yoga sessions draw flak
13 Feb 2025The organiser of sessions in Auckland has been forced to ditch the reference to 'yoga' after practitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.
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Retired Indo-Fijian lawmaker sees an end to racial animosity in Fiji
11 Feb 2025Former Deputy Prime Minister Harish Sharma sees a brighter future for the South Pacific nation at the launch of his memoir in Auckland.
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Rising South Asian cricket players reflect on T20 World Cup journey
10 Feb 2025Darcy Prasad and Rishika Jaswal say the intense competition and challenging conditions they encountered in Malaysia have given them valuable experience.
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Senior Indian diplomat wants Auckland consulate to be fully functional by May
5 Feb 2025Temporary venue is currently unable to provide assistance on issues relating to visas and overseas citizens of India.
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Migrants' parents dying while they wait for visa to settle in New Zealand, MP claims
5 Feb 2025More than 10,000 migrant families have submitted applications on behalf of one or two parents that are placed in a random ballot drawn every three months.
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Festival of Colours kicks off with Krishna Holi in Auckland
4 Feb 2025More than 14,000 people attended the first Holi celebration of the year in the Auckland town of Kumeu on Sunday.
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Government drops 'redundant' ram raid bill
4 Feb 2025Labour proposed the legislation to reduce break-ins, but Paul Goldsmith says a more 'more targeted' response is needed.
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Luxon vows to visit India ‘very, very shortly’
3 Feb 2025Prime minister reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".
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China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
31 Jan 2025One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
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Indian community celebrates key harvest festivals
31 Jan 2025Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.
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South Asian teams join Rangatahi Cricket Festival
30 Jan 2025Two invitational South Asian teams are preparing to face the Aotearoa Māori Schools and Pasifika U19 teams in Auckland.
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Indian community celebrates Republic Day in New Zealand
29 Jan 2025The Indian Consulate in Auckland organised its first large-scale event since commencing operations in September.
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New Zealand shines at inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
23 Jan 2025Team captain credits training programme and match strategy for reaching the quarterfinals of the first global tournament.
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Ahmadiyya Muslims seek to dispel misconceptions about Islam
23 Jan 2025Hundreds gathered in Auckland last weekend to denounce violence at the community's 36th annual convention.
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Surprise at Lee's removal from ethnic communities' role
22 Jan 2025Police Minister Mark Mitchell is set to take up the ethnic communities' portfolio from Lee on Friday 24 January.
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How Indian thinking influences contemporary Western philosophy
17 Jan 2025Retired Victoria University of Wellington professor Jaysankar Lal Shaw highlights the importance of comparative philosophy.
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