Stories by Gaurav Sharma
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Government considering 'big' measures to tackle retail crime
Advisory group on crime chief Sunny Kaushal says the group has submitted several proposals to the government for consideration.
Retired Indo-Fijian lawmaker sees an end to racial animosity in Fiji
Former Deputy Prime Minister Harish Sharma sees a brighter future for the South Pacific nation at the launch of his memoir in Auckland.
Festival of Colours kicks off with Krishna Holi in Auckland
More than 14,000 people attended the first Holi celebration of the year in the Auckland town of Kumeu on Sunday.
Luxon vows to visit India ‘very, very shortly’
Prime minister reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".
Ahmadiyya Muslims seek to dispel misconceptions about Islam
Hundreds gathered in Auckland last weekend to denounce violence at the community's 36th annual convention.
Surprise at Lee's removal from ethnic communities' role
Police Minister Mark Mitchell is set to take up the ethnic communities' portfolio from Lee on Friday 24 January.
How Indian thinking influences contemporary Western philosophy
Retired Victoria University of Wellington professor Jaysankar Lal Shaw highlights the importance of comparative philosophy.
2024 in review: A year of milestones for the Indian community in New Zealand
The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
New Year Honours 2025: Asians recognised for service to community
Golf star Lydia Ko heads a list of more than a dozen Asian New Zealanders who have been honoured for their services to the country.
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.