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News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Citizen's arrest changes unlikely to improve public safety, ministry says
3 Jul 2025The government's proposed citizen's arrest changes could see a greater chance of people using unreasonable force, particularly on children.
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Indian business community welcomes tougher shoplifting penalties
2 Jul 2025Under 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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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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Retracing the legacy of statues celebrating Gandhi in New Zealand
2 Oct 2024A quick primer on the history of statues honouring Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi in Wellington and Auckland.
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Tamil short film celebrates immigrant family connections
2 Oct 2024Jessica George, director of Puli and the Tiger, wants to help other immigrants to connect with their elders.
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Community bulletin: A celebration of Sufi music, Telugu Language Day and the Parsi New Year
2 Oct 2024Community events in August also commemorate sports, family ties and Krishna's birthday.
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Almost three-quarters of hate crime offences motivated by race
30 Sep 2024Police have logged more than 14,200 incidents of hate crime offences motivated by the victim's race or ethnicity since January 2020.
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Indian community leader shaken after intimidation scare in South Auckland home
30 Sep 2024A man believed to be a gang member purportedly threatened the former chairperson of the New Zealand Indian Business Association over a civil dispute.
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Karl Rock: A Kiwi on a mission to explore India and beyond
1 Oct 2024A dream ride from India to Pakistan-administered Kashmir threw up some unexpected turns for the YouTube personality.
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Tougher sentencing on the horizon for retail crime
26 Sep 2024The government is introducing a new aggravating factor targeting offences against small business owners whose homes and businesses are interconnected.
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Regulatory headwinds buffet South Asian liquor businesses
26 Sep 2024Owners outside Auckland's CBD largely back new local restrictions on selling alcohol after 9pm but want scope of objections to licence renewals to be tightened after a 2023 amendment opened the door…
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Ethnic leaders call for greater involvement in crafting government policy
25 Sep 2024Community groups also highlight disproportionate political representation, health inequalities, rising crime and foreign interference in a meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
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Government announces tougher measures to improve public transport safety
25 Sep 2024Offences against public transport workers to be considered an aggravating factor in sentencing in a bid to curb violence.
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Indian community failing to see ‘tangible results’ on crime
24 Sep 2024Community leaders unimpressed by recent government announcements on restoring law and order
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Indian tourists flock to NZ but visa rejection rates remain high
18 Sep 2024The number of arrivals from the world's most populous nation continues to soar but securing a visitor visa remains a challenge for many Indian nationals.
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Government confirms members of advisory group on retail crime
18 Sep 2024Two Kiwi Indians have been tapped to join ministerial advisory group discussions on ways to tackle crime.
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'You've got to know when you've got enough' - Indian millionaire on giving wealth away
16 Sep 2024"The more you give, the more will come back to you," says Ranjna Patel.
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Asian migrants leading New Zealand’s population growth
13 Sep 2024Citizens of India, the Philippines and China among the largest cohort of arrivals in the year to July.
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What does falling migration mean for the economy?
13 Sep 2024Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.
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South Asian artists in spotlight at Auckland Fringe Festival
13 Sep 2024South Asian artists are bringing vibrant performances and untold stories to the Auckland Fringe Festival.
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Police assurances of public safety after bus driver attacks
13 Sep 2024After a spate of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe.
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Auckland’s Kerala community celebrates Onam with traditional feast
12 Sep 2024More than 1,000 members of Auckland's Kerala community celebrate the harvest festival with a sadhya, dancing and music.
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Complaints against employers soar even as migrant numbers drop
12 Sep 2024The number of new migrant workers has plummeted to the lowest level since the border re-opened two years ago - but complaints against employers have soared to record levels.
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Man in disbelief as brother fights for life after flu-like symptoms
12 Sep 2024Auckland man remains in intensive care after being admitted to hospital within days of what started out as a sore throat and fever.
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India warns nurses against moving to NZ without genuine job offers
10 Sep 2024The High Commission advises prospective migrants to check employer credentials through official channels.
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Auckland bus driver 'badly shaken' after being attacked by passenger
8 Sep 2024An Auckland bus driver is "badly shaken" after being punched in the face on the job on Saturday, leaving him with stitches and a broken tooth, a union says.
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Asian businesses waiting for action on crime
8 Sep 2024The members of a government advisory group on crime are close to being announced, but there's still plenty to work through before business owners feel safe.
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