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Indian business community welcomes tougher shoplifting penalties
Under the new rules, shoplifters can be fined up to $1000 on the spot.
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Punjab to Aotearoa documentary ‘a preservation of our legacy’
1 Jul 2025Indian filmmakers trace migration to New Zealand over the past century.
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Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
30 Jun 2025More complaints about the poor practices of a struck-off dentist have come to light.
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New vape visibility law may put retailers at risk
28 Jun 2025"There is a concern by specialist vape retailers that restricting visibility will add to security threat as [a] person in [the] store won't be able to watch the…
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Yoga gains ground behind bars in New Zealand
27 Jun 2025Some of the country's toughest inmates are turning to yoga behind bars - part of a growing effort to reduce reoffending and support rehabilitation.
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Visa approvals for Indian students climb after steep declines
24 Jun 2025Rebound in visa approvals comes amid a broader push to revive New Zealand's international education sector.
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Auckland hospitals in spotlight over infant’s care
19 Jun 2025Health New Zealand defends medical treatment administered to a 15-month-old infant who has suffered complications after being born prematurely.
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Migrant communities celebrate parent visa amid concerns it'll lock many out
9 Jun 2025Migrant communities are hailing a new visa that will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period.
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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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'Racist stunts': Ethnic groups condemn Destiny Church flag burning
24 Jun 2025Community leaders call on the government to implement a sustained strategy for social cohesion in response to the Auckland rally.
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'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Minister condemns Destiny Church rally
24 Jun 2025Ethnic Communities Minister Mark Mitchell says he is "appalled" by the march on Saturday.
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Overseas Citizen of India services begin at Indian consulate in Auckland
23 Jun 2025OCI visa holders retain certain privileges in India once they have surrendered their nationality of birth after acquiring foreign nationality.
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Two people injured in assault at Sikh temple in South Auckland
23 Jun 2025Police are following positive lines of enquiry in relation to the incident, but note that it is not being treated as a hate-motivated crime.
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McClay unveils two-way forestry trade missions with India
17 Jun 2025New Zealand exports to India last year included forestry products valued at $126 million.
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Husband sentenced for role in defrauding Oranga Tamariki of $2.1 million
19 Jun 2025Amandeep Sharma pleaded guilty to obtaining by deception and money laundering in May.
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Auckland vigil held for Air India crash victims
13 Jun 2025The Indian community gathers at Auckland's Shree Radha Krishna Temple for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the Air India crash.
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Indian community devastated after loss of lives in Ahmedabad plane crash
13 Jun 2025The Indian community is gathering at Auckland's Mahatma Gandhi Centre tonight to pay respects to victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash.
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Eid Al-Adha celebrated across New Zealand
11 Jun 2025Thousands nationwide celebrated one of the most important Islamic festivals of the year last weekend.
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India Rugby backs sevens franchise for 10 years
11 Jun 2025World's first franchise-based sevens league expected to be a big boost for rugby in India.
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Government announces new 'Parent Boost' visa
9 Jun 2025From September, parents will be able to access a multi-entry five-year visa, provided they meet specific requirements.
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Parliament’s contrary responses to Kashmir attacks spur debate
5 Jun 2025Militant groups are believed to be behind attacks in India-administered Kashmir in 2019 and 2025, but Parliament fails to condemn the latest incident.
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New Zealand's invisible children
5 Jun 2025For the undocumented, NZ-born children of overstayers, life ends when they turn 18.
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Parents fight to clear name after child abuse conviction saw baby seized
4 Jun 2025Mother completed a prison sentence after Oranga Tamariki accused her of intentionally injuring her newborn daughter.
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With free trade talks underway, India and New Zealand eye regional security
4 Jun 2025Foreign Minister Winston Peters points to "immense untapped potential" of South Asian nation during a two-day visit.
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'My mother, she is alone': Emotional wait after immigration ballot glitch
3 Jun 2025Migrants want to see the end of the lottery system, which they say is unfair, inhumane and unstructured - and a queue introduced instead.
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Immigration authorities claim success against organised crime
3 Jun 2025Thirty-eight companies have been investigated since March to ensure they were complying with their immigration and employment obligations.
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Ranjna Patel leads Asian recipients of King's Birthday Honours
3 Jun 2025Business innovator has been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention. Audio
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More cases emerge of NZ teens stuck in limbo, fearing deportation
29 May 2025Recent cases may represent the tip of an iceberg after almost 20 years have passed since legislative reform removed the right to citizenship by birth for children born in New Zealand. Audio
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Stanford regrets email 'spam' remarks after backlash
29 May 2025Immigration minister walks back her initial defence of the remarks after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says she could have expressed herself better.
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