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Indian community 'heartbroken' over Zakir Hussain's death
The renowned percussionist performed in New Zealand in June at two well-attended concerts in Auckland and Christchurch.
Zakir Hussain: Influential ambassador for Indian music dies
Renowned Indian instrumentalist Zakir Hussain has died, aged 73. Hussain played his final two concerts in New Zealand in June, in Christchurch and Auckland. Audio
Pakistan wins New Zealand Kabaddi World Cup
A boisterous crowd of thousands watched the South Asian team defeat the United States in a hotly contested final.
Behind the scenes of the largest Indian sports extravaganza in NZ
More than 40,000 people are believed to have attended the sixth annual in South Auckland last weekend despite the atrocious weather.
Large proportion of Chinese New Zealanders born overseas
An analysis of data from the 2023 Census shows that 40 percent of Chinese New Zealanders who were born overseas relocated less than 10 years ago.
Median income of Indian households defying stereotype
An analysis of data from the 2023 Census reveals that Kiwi Indians earn more than the average New Zealander each year.
Tracing the history of Indian migration to New Zealand
The Auckland Indian Association is hosting an exhibition in the country's largest city to celebrate the community's rich history. Audio
Auckland ‘referendum’ on Khalistan attracts thousands
A US-based separatist group held a non-binding "referendum" on the creation of an independent homeland for Sikhs within India in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.
Khalistan ‘referendum’ in Auckland discussed at top diplomatic levels
A non-binding "referendum" on Khalistan organised by a separatist group based in the United States looks set to go ahead in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.
Government keeping eye on flashpoint Khalistan 'referendum' in Auckland
The issue assumes significance with potential repercussions for New Zealand-India relations, which have seen a major up-tick in recent months.
Multiculturalism on display at Auckland’s Diwali celebrations
Festival highlights include a live performance of a waiata titled "Whanaungatanga" that blended Tamil, English and te reo Māori.
The lesson NZ exporters can learn from ethnic businesses
Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants ethnic communities to help double the country's export value over the next 10 years.
Trade entities bolster New Zealand business connections with India
Two Kiwi private organisations launched last month in a bid to expand trade ties in the lucrative South Asian market.
Indian community leader shaken after intimidation scare in South Auckland home
A man believed to be a gang member purportedly threatened the former chairperson of the New Zealand Indian Business Association over a civil dispute.
Regulatory headwinds buffet South Asian liquor businesses
Owners outside Auckland's CBD largely back new local restrictions on selling alcohol after 9pm but want scope of objections to licence renewals to be tightened after a 2023 amendment opened the door…
Indian community failing to see ‘tangible results’ on crime
Community leaders unimpressed by recent government announcements on restoring law and order
Asian businesses waiting for action on crime
The members of a government advisory group on crime are close to being announced, but there's still plenty to work through before business owners feel safe.
Young offenders over-represented in ram raids and aggravated robberies
Offenders aged less than 18 years old involved in more than three-quarters of ram raid proceedings and nearly half of aggravated robberies in the past five years.
The century-old legacy of Indian participation in NZ's dairy industry
Kiwi Indians have played a leading role in making Waikato the country's dairy production powerhouse since the 1960s.
India's diversity on display at Independence Day celebrations across NZ
The Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand and New Zealand Telugu Association unite to organise the main event in Auckland.
Hindu organisations rally in Auckland highlighting violence against minorities in Bangladesh
Representatives of the Bangladeshi Hindu community in New Zealand want the government to give preference to Hindu refugees from Bangladesh.
Indian president hails ongoing contribution of Kiwi Indians
Addressing hundreds in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, the first tribal Indian head of state expressed pride in the success of the Indian community in New Zealand.
Indian president calls for deeper education ties with NZ
Droupadi Murmu completes the Wellington leg of her three-day trip to New Zealand with a jam-packed schedule of official engagements. Video
Indian president lands in Auckland for a three-day state visit
India's head of state has official engagements scheduled in Wellington and Auckland.