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What you need to know about Diwali
Explainer - A primer on one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the year.
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Auckland gets set to sparkle with Diwali festivities
8 Oct 2025More than 65,000 are expected to attend Auckland's vibrant Diwali Festival in the city centre this weekend, with ticketed events expanding celebrations.
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Women steal show at Auckland tug of war battle
6 Oct 2025Tug of war is a traditional sport with deep roots in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
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Inaugural Asian Artists Fund recipients revealed
3 Oct 2025The fund awards residencies and fellowships to help artists develop new work.
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Indian community marks start of the festive season with a dance
30 Sep 2025Traditional garba dancing - done in circles - highlighted celebrations over the weekend.
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Dunedin museum ends rumours over sword’s alleged Sikh roots
29 Sep 2025Speculation has swirled for years that it had once belonged to one of the spiritual leaders of the Sikh religion.
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More than Bollywood: ‘Glittering’ Indian film festival coming to Auckland in 2026
29 Sep 2025The week-long festival will celebrate Indian cinema and foster screen industry links between the two countries, organisers say.
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Migrant bus drivers need to attain post-graduate level English for residency
26 Sep 2025Immigration New Zealand counters claim the language threshold is too high for the industry the drivers are working in. Audio
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The Asian candidates contesting mayoral seats in local elections
29 Aug 2025Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring in the race for the top local government seats in Kaipara District, Auckland, Wellington and Hutt City.
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The Asian candidates seeking a council seat in Auckland
10 Sep 2025Around 10 people of Asian heritage are vying for a seat on Auckland Council.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Wellington
28 Aug 2025More than 10 Asian candidates are standing for local body seats in the greater Wellington region.
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Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
28 Aug 2025Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Canterbury
27 Aug 2025More than 10 candidates of Asian origin are contesting local government seats in the Canterbury region.
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Surge in Asian candidates contesting local boards in Auckland
10 Sep 2025Just two candidates of South Asian heritage won a seat on a community board in Auckland's local body elections in 2022.
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The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
28 Aug 2025Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.
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'Bread and water': Leaving India in search of a new life
5 May 2025Latest Census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, but what was the experience of early immigrants from South Asia? Audio
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'Out of place': Indian migrants disconnected from old, new homelands
8 May 2025Despite living in New Zealand for decades, some Kiwis of Indian origin feel disconnected from their adopted homeland, but having ties to South Asia has some advantages too. Audio
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'International connections': The motivations behind Indian migration
8 May 2025The west Indian state of Gujarat's proximity to the coast and its inhabitants' business acumen provided perfect conditions for migrants to thrive in their adopted homeland. Audio
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'Potato sacks used as bed covers': Enduring hardship for a brighter future
8 May 2025Despite the early struggles that migrants faced, their perseverance paved the way for them to build a new life in a foreign land that would become their adopted home. Audio
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Third round of free trade negotiations with India conclude in Queenstown
22 Sep 2025The next round of in-person negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 13 and 14 October.
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Green garlic brand recalled over Salmonella fears
19 Sep 2025Deep Brand green garlic, sprouted mat, sprouted moong and surti undhiu mix have been recalled by Vimms Enterprise Ltd.
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BNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet ad
18 Sep 2025Several retail associations claim the ad portrays New Zealand's small businesses in "poor taste".
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South Asian communities raise more than $250,000 for Punjab flood relief
18 Sep 2025Severe flooding in recent weeks has killed hundreds and displaced millions in India and Pakistan.
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Millet takes centre stage in culinary spotlight
16 Sep 2025Eighteen women gathered in Auckland last weekend to showcase their culinary skills and highlight the power of India's so-called super grain.
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Man arrested for smuggling Kamini pills into New Zealand
16 Sep 2025A 66-year-old man has been arrested by Customs for allegedly smuggling 10 kilograms of Kamini pills from India.
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International students compelled to apply for visas online
15 Sep 2025Immigration New Zealand will require all international students to apply for their visas online from 18 September.
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Unpacking the risks associated with medical tourism to India
12 Sep 2025Explainer - Why is the South Asian nation increasingly becoming a preferred destination for medical tourists from New Zealand?
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Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
12 Sep 2025Retail NZ and the Security Association hold safety concerns over its use.
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Family finds joy in keeping Onam traditions alive in New Zealand
12 Sep 2025An Auckland family shows how Kerala's harvest festival is being passed on to the next generation.
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Asian ethnicities to make up 33% of population by 2048
11 Sep 2025Stagnant growth of European households combined with high levels of natural increase and migration for other ethnic populations behind the shift.
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Indian community slams Shane Jones’ ‘Singh, Patel’ barb
11 Sep 2025The minister used two common Indian family names to argue that New Zealand's culture and character was changing irreversibly due to immigration. Audio
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Auckland vigil held for victims of Nepal unrest
10 Sep 2025More than 20 people are believed to have died in police clashes with anti-corruption protesters in the Himalayan nation.
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