IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Auckland election rivals unite against racism
25 Feb 2026"We have faced similar stereotyping, similar judgemental attitude ourselves. If one Pacific Islander does something, the entire community is painted with the…
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Immigration amping up in election year
23 Feb 2026The proposed free trade agreement with India has pumped immigration up the political agenda.
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Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions
12 Feb 2026Destiny Church-linked protesters disrupted two processions in South Auckland and Tauranga, prompting India to raise the matter with New Zealand.
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Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
13 Feb 2026Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said Tuesday the group will wind up in May, four months before it was supposed to.
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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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Eight killed in car explosion in India's Delhi
11 Nov 2025Police are probing the cause of the blast near the historic Red Fort, which left mangled bodies on a congested street.
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Meet the Asian investors fuelling New Zealand startups
7 Nov 2025While Air New Zealand's new CEO may claim Asian heritage, one must cast the net a little wider to find other Asian faces at the forefront of investment finance.
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Community divided over Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team vote to secure local board leadership roles
7 Nov 2025Ōtara elected members say being refused any local board's leadership roles is like a "slap in the face" and broke a long-standing tradition of sharing the top positions between suburbs.
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New Zealand’s fastest-growing language celebrated with flair
7 Nov 2025Punjabi communities nationwide mark the country's sixth Punjabi Language Week with vibrant cultural performances.
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Indian community wraps up month-long Diwali festivities
7 Nov 2025Tens of thousands celebrate one of the biggest multicultural events on New Zealand's calendar with a seemingly endless procession of dance, music and culinary delights.
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Insurance warning after residents lose everything in Remuera blaze
6 Nov 2025Awareness of contents insurance is generally lower among migrant communities, the Insurance Council of New Zealand says.
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New Zealand, India businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal
5 Nov 2025Indian trade czar Piyush Goyal is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in almost 20 years.
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Luxon confident trade deal with India will be reached
5 Nov 2025Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal lands in New Zealand to join business, community events.
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Indian commerce minister visits NZ amid trade 'momentum'
4 Nov 2025Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal makes his first visit to New Zealand as negotiators huddle in fourth round of in-person talks
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