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Papatoetoe faces new local body election after voter fraud claims
A Manukau District Court judge has ruled that voting irregularities materially affected the result, declaring the election of local board members for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board to be void.
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Kiwi-Indians celebrate sporting excellence in droves
12 Dec 2025Tens of thousands attend the inaugural Punjabi Games, Sikh Games and Kabaddi World Cup, with the home team winning the third edition of the international sports…
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Reduced trading hours hurting Auckland alcohol sales
10 Dec 2025One year after the council imposed a ban on alcohol sales after 9pm, some liquor store owners in the city have reported a drop in sales by at least 20 percent.
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Spotlight falls on youth offending in wake of Christchurch dairy stabbing
10 Dec 2025Police have arrested a 14-year-old on suspicion of stabbing a dairy owner during a robbery in the Christchurch suburb of Opawa on 2 December.
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Unpacking a tussle with non-vegetarian food at festivals
9 Dec 2025The debate reflects a deeper tension over how Indian cultural practices are defined in New Zealand.
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NZTA allows 335 drivers to re-sit tests after commercial licences suspended
9 Dec 2025Agency had uncovered 459 cases of overseas commercial driving licences being converted with false or altered documents.
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Indian community shuns jewellery for bullion as gold prices soar
2 Dec 2025The price of trading gold bullion on world markets has almost doubled in the past year.
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Regional Indian films outshine Bollywood at NZ box office
27 Nov 2025A South Indian movie has become the highest-grossing film in 2025, replacing Bollywood as the mainstream favourite.
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Judge deciding whether Papatoetoe will face rare by-election
16 Dec 2025An Auckland District Court judge has reserved his decision on whether alleged voting irregularities in Papatoetoe's local board election are serious enough to trigger a by-election.
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Man guilty of murdering Gurjit Singh in his home
4 Dec 2025Rajinder has been on trial accused of killing the Dunedin man last year.
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Man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh 'lied to police', Crown says
2 Dec 2025A forensic expert has testified that blood samples taken in and around Singh's home were 500,000 million times more likely to be Rajinder's than a random person, prosecutor says.
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Deportation for Indian man convicted of raping new wife
1 Dec 2025A husband who claimed he didn't know consent was required has failed in his bid to remain in New Zealand and will be deported to India upon his prison release.
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Ethnic community leaders want extra day of flexible paid leave
25 Nov 2025Advocates say the introduction of such leave will enable the country's diverse communities to mark their culturally significant festivals.
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'Iconic' Bollywood actor dies at 89
25 Nov 2025India's prime minister and top stars paid tribute to Dharmendra Deol, who appeared in more than 300 films.
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Landlord accused of sending tenants racist messages
24 Nov 2025A landlord has been accused of sending tenants at two rental properties in Auckland racist messages, including telling one couple to "go to Mumbai" along with other derogatory remarks about the…
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Warning over looming driver shortages following licence revocations
21 Nov 2025The Transport Agency revoked hundreds of commercial driving licences earlier this month after discovering false documentation that converted overseas licences to domestic equivalents.
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Ballots to be examined amid Auckland voter fraud allegations
21 Nov 2025Petitioner who requested a judicial inquiry has called for a new election to be held if irregularities are detected.
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India trade deal will be a ‘game changer’, industry expert says
21 Nov 2025New Zealand firms who have established a presence in India may provide Māori businesses with a gateway to the South Asian nation.
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Police investigating 16 complaints in Auckland local body election
20 Nov 2025Police investigations are underway following fraud complaints in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election in Auckland.
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No mandate for mandir: Nelson Hindus seek help to build temple
19 Nov 2025Currently, Hindu events in Nelson either take place in the Multicultural Hall, which has to be rented out, or in a small room in Rozelyn Singh's house.
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Sister says murder-accused was not upset over love triangle
19 Nov 2025A 35-year-old, known only as Rajinder, is on trial at the High Court for the murder of Gurjit Singh.
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Wife of Dunedin stabbing victim had rejected accused's profile from marriage bureau
18 Nov 2025The wife of a Dunedin man stabbed to death has revealed she rejected a proposal from the man accused of his murder.
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'Attempted decapitation': Man on trial for murder of former employee
18 Nov 2025A friend of a Dunedin man stabbed more than 40 times has described finding his unresponsive body soaked in blood.
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Gurjit Singh murder trial begins in Dunedin
18 Nov 2025The body of 27-year-old Gurjit Singh was found at his home in Liberton with stab wounds in January last year.
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Business summit highlights ethnic contributions to economy
17 Nov 2025Participants call for more support to be given to female entrepreneurs to give them opportunities in business.
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Petition calls for inquiry into Papatoetoe election as voters report ballots cast without consent
17 Nov 2025The petition argues the result of the local body election is inconsistent with historic voting patterns and warrants examination.
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Indian popstar turns Auckland show into a family reunion
14 Nov 2025With bhangra, beats and boundless energy, Diljit Dosanjh transforms Spark Arena into a joyous ode to Punjabi pride and pop perfection.
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What’s fuelling the growing demand for Indian ethnic wear?
14 Nov 2025New Zealand's changing demographics in recent years is being reflected in the rising demand for Indian fashion.
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Report shines light on Southeast Asia views of New Zealand
13 Nov 2025New Zealand praised for economic and security priorities but warned it could pull its socks up on political and governance ideals.
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Young tennis stars hope international success can inspire community
12 Nov 2025Two up-and-coming teenage athletes are encouraging more people with Indian heritage to take up the sport.
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Hawke's Bay director jailed 14 years for exploiting, raping workers
12 Nov 2025An employer raped two vulnerable foreign workers after manipulating and "trapping" one of them, and drugging the other.
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Weekly work limit for international students eased
11 Nov 2025Eligible tertiary and secondary school students can now work up to 25 hours each week during a semester.
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