IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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'It's the Kiwi thing to do': Aucklanders question fines for washing cars at home
9 Jan 2026Aucklanders express surprise over potential $1500 fines for washing cars on driveways, calling the rules unfair and poorly publicised.
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2025 in review: A year when New Zealand-India relations took off
29 Dec 2025A significant milestone was the confirmation of conclusion of free trade negotiations with India.
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‘Millennial nostalgia with Bollywood bangers’: Young Indian Kiwis embrace DJ life
29 Dec 2025A new generation of Indian New Zealanders is using music to express identity, community and creativity.
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India free trade agreement excludes dairy, but that could change, McClay says
5 Jan 2026Trade Minister Todd McClay says there will be an opportunity to enhance the deal a year after it comes into force.
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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 outside activity.
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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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'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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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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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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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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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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