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Immigration New Zealand admits it lacks accurate data on child overstayers
Agency says the estimate has not been updated since 2017 after it identified issues with the previous methodology and began work on improving the statistical measures used.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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NZTE unlocks opportunities for Kiwi businesses in India
10 Jan 2025Agency launches the second stage of a programme that seeks to address outdated market perceptions of the South Asian giant.
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Indian naval vessel departs NZ on historic voyage
10 Jan 2025INSV Tarini has left Lyttelton Port for the Falkland Islands, marking the longest leg of a circumnavigation led by two female Indian Navy officers.
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New Zealand gearing up for Kho Kho World Cup in India
6 Jan 2025The traditional South Asian sport is gaining traction in New Zealand, thanks to local tournaments organized by the Indian community.
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Motorcycle madness: ‘It’s impossible to resist the call of the road'
3 Jan 2025More than 1400 Indian-made Royal Enfield motorcycles have been registered in New Zealand in the past three years.
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Language opportunities for the next generation of Kiwi Indians
3 Jan 2025Community organisations offer language classes to preserve cultural identity.
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New Year Honours 2025: Asians recognised for service to community
31 Dec 2024Golf star Lydia Ko heads a list of more than a dozen Asian New Zealanders who have been honoured for their services to the country.
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2024 in review: A year of milestones for the Indian community in New Zealand
1 Jan 2025The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
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South Asian creatives steal spotlight in NZ's arts industry
30 Dec 2024From producing award-winning comedies to launching groundbreaking initiatives, Asian artists added their voice to Aotearoa's creative landscape in 2024.
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Indian community unites around communal meals
27 Dec 2024Organisations provide free meals to visitors and the needy as part of efforts to give something back to others in the community.
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