Stories by Blessen Tom

Speaking in an exclusive interview, Manurewa-born contestant says there's more to beauty contests than a woman's appearance.

Hamilton-based integrated security solutions company Gallagher Security has secured a deal in India to protect the Surat Diamond Bourse.

The 32-year-old came to New Zealand with big dreams as a teenager but has been hiding from authorities after losing residential status in 2017.

New Delhi has committed to opening a consulate general in Auckland that provides fully fledged consular services.

The agency says there has been a significant rise in the number of overseas job seekers that are being cheated by unregistered recruitment agents.

Public libraries are playing a pivotal role in fostering a culture of inclusivity in New Zealand.

Launched in September, Aditya-L1 is expected to be able to view solar activities without the obstruction.

Recipients recognised for their contributions to art, science, sport and services to the ethnic community.

After enduring months in crowded houses without jobs, some workers have finally started to settle down in New Zealand.

The subcontinent - home to more than 1 billion people - is also the home of multiple new year festivals throughout the year.

Growing up in an Indian Hindu household, fasting wasn't an unusual occurrence for Murali Krishna Magesan.

Members of the Indian community who made a difference this year are honored at award ceremonies organized by media outlets Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.

An Auckland art gallery calls for increased representation of South Asian art in the city, highlighting the significance of sharing diverse Asian stories in New Zealand.

Chandni Mehra challenges undefeated Mea Motu of New Zealand for her IBO world title.

Almost 50 percent of trained nurses who have registered to work in New Zealand since the country's borders opened last year have relocated from India.

William McKegg's short film Medicine was filmed entirely in India.

A 53-year-old was arrested Friday after a search warrant was executed at an address linked to migrant exploitation involving three individuals.

The research unveils a persistent reliance on stereotypical and inauthentic imagery in popular visuals for the Asia-Pacific region.

亚裔在图库中更多被打上为金融、经济等领域的标签；而太平洋岛裔则被"视作"工薪阶层。

International students generated an estimated $3.8 billion for the New Zealand economy before Covid-19 emerged in 2019, a figure that nose-dived to about $800 million in 2020.

The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival, but how is this extravagant two-day event organised?

With asylum applications from Indian nationals on the rise, Immigration New Zealand is keeping a close eye on fraudulent claims.

Despite government assistance, some are struggling to secure work due to language barriers and a lack of domestic certification.

"Kiss Taraf" is the first of three exhibitions by five artists with South Asian heritage.

Maungakiekie candidate Sapna Samant deletes posts saying "white people are stupid" and making disparaging comments on electorate rival.