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Asian community bolsters local body representation
More than two dozen candidates of Asian origin have won seats on local and community boards across New Zealand.
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Indian rainbow organisation makes history at national awards
28 Oct 2025Indian Origin Pride New Zealand has become the first ethnic organisation to win an award at the New Zealand Rainbow Excellence Awards.
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Minister gets tough on employers choosing migrants over New Zealanders
29 Oct 2025Erica Stanford says some employers aren't working with MSD to find job-seeking locals first, but an immigration adviser says the rules are too unclear.
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Elderly couples asked to prove marriages are real with WhatsApp chats
28 Oct 2025Lawyers say elderly couples married for more than 50 years and applying for visas are being asked to prove their relationship is real with WhatsApp chats.
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Alarm sounded over looming shortages in driving sector
22 Oct 2025The government is urging transport operators to find New Zealand drivers to plug any gaps that may emerge due to strict language requirements for residency.
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‘Sleepless nights’: Auckland fashion store staff traumatised after armed robbery
17 Oct 2025Nine masked offenders carrying bricks and hammers attacked Roopdarshan in Mt Roskill in broad daylight in a bid to steal jewellery. Audio
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'Living in fear': Teen overstayer in limbo having never attended school
16 Oct 2025A New Zealand-born overstayer faces deportation to India - a country he has never set foot in - after failing to secure residency. Audio
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Auckland’s Diwali Festival dazzles with diverse offerings
15 Oct 2025The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone.
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Man gets nine months home detention for immigration fraud
23 Oct 2025Applicants were charged between $10,000 and $30,000 for Umesh Patel's services.
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Police confirm electoral fraud complaint in Auckland
17 Oct 2025Allegations emerged Thursday that voting papers had been stolen from letterboxes in the South Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe.
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Kanwarpal Singh denied appeal against sentence for murder of Zana Yaqubi
17 Oct 2025Security guard harassed and stalked the 21-year-old law student for years before stabbing her to death near her home in West Auckland.
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Auckland University in U-turn on mandatory treaty course after backlash
17 Oct 2025Tertiary institution rejects an ACT demand to refund students who took the mandatory course in the first semester of the year.
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Immigration asked asylum-seeker to 'reconsider his position on telling the truth'
15 Oct 2025The man claims authorities punished him for 'refusing to lie' during an investigation into an interpreter.
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What you need to know about Diwali
9 Oct 2025Explainer - 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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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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Inaugural Asian Artists Fund recipients revealed
3 Oct 2025The fund awards residencies and fellowships to help artists develop new work.
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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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