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What one changing suburb tells us about Auckland
An Asian supermarket is replacing a Woolworths store in Blockhouse Bay, but the shifting demographics of the neighbourhood have been visible for some time.
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Organisers of Holi event linked to overstayers deny involvement in illegal activity
16 Mar 2026Delhi-based CD Foundation blames "unscrupulous" agent for fraud; Auckland organisers claim no knowledge of visa applications.
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Ethnic communities generate a third of Auckland’s GDP
13 Mar 2026Report reveals that Asians, Europeans, Middle Easterns, Latin Americans and Africans contributed $50 billion to the local economy in 2023.
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Indian Consulate backed visas for performers who overstayed
13 Mar 2026A letter obtained by RNZ shows the Indian Consulate supported visa applications for a "cultural delegation" that attended a Holi event in Auckland.
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Indian drag artist on embracing her past, fighting for her future
10 Mar 2026Sunita Torrance, also known as Coco Flash, learned that her heritage was ultimately something to celebrate.
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Historical discrimination of Kiwi Indians in spotlight
4 Mar 2026The New Zealand Indian Central Association was founded in 1926 to combat racism. Celebrating its centenary, it now wants the injustices to be recognised.
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Auckland election rivals unite against racism
25 Feb 2026"We have faced similar stereotyping, similar judgemental attitude ourselves. If one Pacific Islander does something, the entire community is painted with the…
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Immigration amping up in election year
23 Feb 2026The proposed free trade agreement with India has pumped immigration up the political agenda.
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Northland remains confirmed as Ferzil Babu
16 Mar 2026The body of a fisherman swept off rocks almost two years ago has been found washed up on an island off Bream Bay.
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Immigration officials chase Indian cultural performers after visas expire
10 Mar 2026The agency is trying to track down almost a dozen cultural performers who may have overstayed their visas.
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Restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food
10 Mar 2026Alcohol licensing inspectors have visited five times since September 2024, noting alcohol served to customers after licensed hours and more customers having shisha than food.
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South Asians most targeted by racial abuse - police data
3 Mar 2026The broad 'Asian' group makes up around 17 percent of New Zealand's population, but South Asians in particular experienced 27 percent of reported racial incidents.
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High Court upholds decision voiding Papatoetoe local election
6 Mar 2026A High Court judge has upheld a ruling that voided the outcome of the 2025 local body election in Papatoetoe.
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Nurses honoured at Kerala community awards in Auckland
26 Feb 2026Mohanam 2026 recognised the contributions of nurses and community groups while celebrating Kerala culture in New Zealand.
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Increased powers for immigration officers
25 Feb 2026Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces, but critics say it's a step towards the ICE raids in America.
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Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal
25 Feb 2026For the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime.
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Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer - trade minister
25 Feb 2026Todd McClay remains optimistic the free trade agreement with India will get the political support needed to ratify it.
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Teen fatally crushed by car while changing oil
20 Feb 2026A coroner says Kishan Patel's accidental death highlights the risks of doing maintenance beneath a raised vehicle without appropriate safety precautions.
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Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling
17 Feb 2026In reserving her decision after hearing submissions from both sides, High Court Justice Jane Anderson describes it as a "tricky, conceptual, intellectual exercise".
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Our trade deal with India, explained
17 Feb 2026It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious.
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Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
15 Feb 2026The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
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Migrant worker protection key in free trade with India - Labour
15 Feb 2026Labour leader has written a letter to the prime minister outlining the conditions National must meet before the party will consider supporting the deal.
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Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
13 Feb 2026Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said Tuesday the group will wind up in May, four months before it was supposed to.
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Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions
12 Feb 2026Destiny Church-linked protesters disrupted two processions in South Auckland and Tauranga, prompting India to raise the matter with New Zealand.
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What could the free trade agreement with India look like?
12 Feb 2026Many claims about the FTA have been bandied around by many politicians, but we wanted to know what's the actual agreement likely to look like? Audio
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Retail crime advisory group disbands four months early
11 Feb 2026Labour police spokesperson Ginny Andersen says the group has been a "disaster" for the government, and it was cutting its losses.
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'We've got more questions': Hipkins on support for India trade agreement
11 Feb 2026Labour is getting closer to confirming support for the India free trade agreement, but says the full text has raised more questions that need answering.
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Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism
11 Feb 2026Himanshu Parmar backs chair Sunny Kaushal as the soon-to-be-dismantled group eyes finishing its work ahead of its termination in May.
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith defends pulling the plug on retail crime group
11 Feb 2026It comes as the government confirmed the group will wind down four months early.
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Papatoetoe election re-run begins under scrutiny
11 Feb 2026Auckland Council's elections manager says safeguards are in place, and voters with any concerns during the election should contact Election Services or police.
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Uber rapist gives up fight against publication of his photo
9 Feb 2026Satwinder Singh was jailed for seven years and two months December last year.
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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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