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Papatoetoe candidates highlight magnitude of new election
Eight new candidates have joined 12 individuals that campaigned for a seat in last year's void election.
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Meet the women continuing India's classical dance legacy in NZ
3 Feb 2026South Indian bharatanatyam and North Indian kathak are the most popular classical dance choices for people looking to learn in New Zealand.
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NZ First-National clash over India FTA a 'mature disagreement' - Luxon
2 Feb 2026National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the free trade agreement.
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Protests in Auckland's CBD monitored by police with cordons, road closures
2 Feb 2026Hundreds attended separate protests organised by the Destiny Church-affiliated Freedom and Rights Coalition and Toitū te Aroha in central Auckland on Saturday.
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Rangatahi Cricket Festival celebrates diversity through sport
30 Jan 2026The annual cricket festival brings together school students from Māori, Pasifika and South Asian communities across Auckland.
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FTA hogs the limelight at Republic Day celebrations in Auckland
27 Jan 2026Prominent community leaders highlighted the significance of the November general election.
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Goldsmith defends 'absolutely fierce' retail crime group chief after resignations
27 Jan 2026Three of the five members of the advisory group have resigned in recent weeks.
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Unpacking the details of NZ's free trade deal with India
19 Jan 2026Explainer - The agreement eliminates duty on 100 percent of Indian imports, while 95 percent of New Zealand's current exports will be either tariff-free or face…
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Twin protests set to cause traffic woes for Auckland
30 Jan 2026Police say commuters should expect delays in Auckland's central city on Saturday with two protests planned.
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Papatoetoe election attracts 20 candidates after previous result voided by courts
29 Jan 2026The new election gives voters a fresh chance to shape local leadership after last year's result was voided by the District Court.
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NZ First pulled support for India FTA before it was secured, minister reveals
29 Jan 2026National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the trade deal.
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Peters wrong about India free trade deal, Luxon says
28 Jan 2026Winston Peters is concerned the agreement will put pressure on the labour market.
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Over half of government retail crime advisory group resigns
27 Jan 2026Questions have been raised about the group's value for money and the behaviour of its chair, Sunny Kaushal.
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'Vote on the go' events nixed from new Auckland local body election
23 Jan 2026The voting option was questioned in the 2025 Papatoetoe election that was ruled void after officials uncovered irregularities in ballot papers.
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Big bill for failed property flip
22 Jan 2026A property reseller caught out by the falling housing market has been told to pay an Auckland couple more than $750,000 in damages, plus more than $100,000 in interest.
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Experienced envoy named India's next high commissioner to NZ
20 Jan 2026Muanpuii Saiawi is expected to take up her posting in Wellington shortly.
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Māori delegation eyes deeper business, cultural ties with India
19 Jan 2026A Māori-led delegation is travelling to India to explore trade opportunities and strengthen cultural ties.
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Black Caps claim historic ODI series win over India
19 Jan 2026Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips scored centuries in a devastating partnership as New Zealand claimed their first-ever ODI series win in India.
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Skilled migrants warned about changes to path to residency
16 Jan 2026INZ is using two classification systems to decide whether jobs should be classed as skilled - which affects which visas they can get.
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‘Turn your backs’: Ethnic leaders call for calm after Sikh parade disruptions
15 Jan 2026Community leaders seek dialogue after a protest group linked to Destiny Church has confronted religious processions in South Auckland and Tauranga in recent weeks.
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Immigration New Zealand warns of ‘increasingly sophisticated’ phone scams
15 Jan 2026Callers have been impersonating immigration officials and using New Zealand mobile numbers to appear legitimate.
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Mitchell hits ton as Black Caps down India to set up ODI series decider
15 Jan 2026Chasing 285 for victory, Mitchell's eighth ODI ton helped New Zealand reach their target with 15 balls to spare in Rajkot.
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Kohli leads India to tense win over Black Caps
12 Jan 2026Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301 in a nervy four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international.
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What you need to know about washing cars (and more) at home
9 Jan 2026Explainer - Questions have been raised on social media about potential fines car owners might get by washing vehicles at home this week. Here's a few answers.
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'It's the Kiwi thing to do': Aucklanders question fines for washing cars at home
9 Jan 2026Aucklanders express surprise over potential $1500 fines for washing cars on driveways, calling the rules unfair and poorly publicised.
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New Year honour reflects the 'resilience, strength, and contributions of refugee communities'
31 Dec 2025Half a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been recognised for their contributions to the country in the New Year Honours list released today.
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‘Millennial nostalgia with Bollywood bangers’: Young Indian Kiwis embrace DJ life
29 Dec 2025A new generation of Indian New Zealanders is using music to express identity, community and creativity.
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Celebrating Christmas with Indian culinary favourites
25 Dec 2025Kiwi Indians swap ham and pavlova for spiced feasts, keeping festive food traditions from home alive.
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2025 in review: A year when New Zealand-India relations took off
29 Dec 2025A significant milestone was the confirmation of conclusion of free trade negotiations with India.
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Indian community theatre group Prayas marks 20 years on stage
22 Dec 2025Founded in 2005, Amit Ohdedar and Sudeepta Vyas launched Prayas to bolster the number of South Asian productions presented in English.
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Winners of void Auckland local body election seeking High Court judicial review
8 Jan 2026The Manukau District Court had declared the election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board void in December.
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NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
7 Jan 2026It's part of a global trend - by last year, all eight Ivy League universities in the United States were using Duolingo scores.
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