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Community celebrates India’s 75th Republic Day
30 Jan 2024The Indian mission in Wellington was the centre point of local celebrations, with Auckland's Mahatma Gandhi Centre also pitching in.
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Indian New Zealanders celebrate consecration of Hindu temple in Ayodhya
25 Jan 2024Thousands attended an event in Auckland a day before official ceremonies were broadcast from India, though not everyone supports the festivities.
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Indian PM opens grand temple on razed mosque site
23 Jan 2024Narendra Modi has taken part in rituals to open a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the Indian city of Ayodhya.
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‘I can finally be free’ - why an overstayer has decided to return home
19 Jan 2024The 32-year-old came to New Zealand with big dreams as a teenager but has been hiding from authorities after losing residential status in 2017.
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Ayodhya: Transforming a flashpoint holy city into the 'Hindu Vatican'
17 Jan 2024Swathes of the city have been bulldozed to turn it into what some Hindu nationalist leaders are calling a "Hindu Vatican".
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How public libraries are aiding community engagement
12 Jan 2024Public libraries are playing a pivotal role in fostering a culture of inclusivity in New Zealand.
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Kiwi-Indians bridge culture and well-being through fasting
24 Dec 2023Growing up in an Indian Hindu household, fasting wasn't an unusual occurrence for Murali Krishna Magesan.
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New Year Honours list 2024: Asians recognised for serving community
9 Jan 2024Recipients recognised for their contributions to art, science, sport and services to the ethnic community.
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Mixed reactions over government’s 100-day plan on law and order
24 Dec 2023The Indian community wants more resources devoted to victim support as well as measures to tackle serious youth offending.
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Migrant workers settling down slowly after struggling for months
2 Jan 2024After enduring months in crowded houses without jobs, some workers have finally started to settle down in New Zealand.
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Accredited Employer Work Visa set for changes 'urgently' - Minister
28 Feb 2024Erica Stanford says the changes taken to Cabinet in the next couple of weeks will be followed by a larger review.
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Indian kite festival returns to Auckland after two years
17 Dec 2023A kite festival is being organised by community group Vaishnav Parivar in Auckland's Eastdale Reserve, Avondale, on 13 January.
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2023 in review: A mixed bag for the Indian community
17 Jan 2024Rampant crime, the rising cost of living and a record number of Indian-origin candidates in the general election summed up the year for the community.
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Camping increasingly popular with Indian New Zealanders
8 Jan 2024Affordability, stunning locations and self-cooking amenities make camping an increasingly popular choice to experience the great outdoors.
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Exploring India's diverse new year celebrations beyond January
29 Dec 2023The subcontinent - home to more than 1 billion people - is also the home of multiple new year festivals throughout the year.
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Auckland gallery spotlights Asian artists
12 Dec 2023An Auckland art gallery calls for increased representation of South Asian art in the city, highlighting the significance of sharing diverse Asian stories in New Zealand.
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Auckland basks in Indian traditional tag sports extravaganza
1 Dec 2023Thousands attend the fifth NZ Sikh Games and the first NZ Kabaddi World Cup that took place simultaneously in South Auckland the past weekend.
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Indian nurses lead international influx to New Zealand
1 Dec 2023Almost 50 percent of trained nurses who have registered to work in New Zealand since the country's borders opened last year have relocated from India.
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Coalition government confirms pledge to prioritise free trade deal with India
24 Nov 2023The incoming government also appears to align on issues of crime and immigration under the coalition deal signed by the leaders of National, ACT and New Zealand First.
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NZ short film eyes recognition on international film festival circuit
24 Nov 2023William McKegg's short film Medicine was filmed entirely in India.
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Getty Images’ research highlights Asian stereotypes in advertising across NZ and Australia
21 Nov 2023The research unveils a persistent reliance on stereotypical and inauthentic imagery in popular visuals for the Asia-Pacific region.
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Group aims to promote water safety in Indian community
13 Nov 2023New Zealand has one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD, and people of Asian ethnicity rank high in those statistics.
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Immigration New Zealand vigilant of potential asylum claim abuse
10 Nov 2023With asylum applications from Indian nationals on the rise, Immigration New Zealand is keeping a close eye on fraudulent claims.
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New Zealand gets a taste of Ramayan as thousands celebrate Diwali
10 Nov 2023The Indian community celebrates the Hindu festival of lights, with Auckland's Queen Street and Aotea Square attracting more than 120,000 visitors.
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