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The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone.

Explainer - A primer on one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the year.

Traditional garba dancing - done in circles - highlighted celebrations over the weekend.

Speculation has swirled for years that it had once belonged to one of the spiritual leaders of the Sikh religion.

Eighteen women gathered in Auckland last weekend to showcase their culinary skills and highlight the power of India's so-called super grain.

Jessica Phuang, Auckland police's ethnic responsiveness manager, says she will retire from the job but continue to serve the community.

Organiser Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has added ticketed events to the schedule at Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre from 5 October.

Participants fast during the festival in honour of Goddess Parvati and her devotion to Lord Shiva.

Known as Vinayaka Chavithi as well as Ganesh Chaturthi, the 10-day festival honours one of Hinduism's most beloved deities.

Pakistan High Commissioner Faisal Aziz Ahmed notes the anniversary's importance in reinforcing the value of freedom.

New Zealand's Indian community recovers after three days of frenetic festivities celebrating the 79th anniversary of Independence Day.

Spanning 3700 square metres, the complex in Lower Hutt features a prayer hall, dining hall, auditorium, learning centre and commercial kitchen.

Applicants pledge to comply with consent conditions and ensure the development complements the area's existing character and environment.

The annual festival, which is popular in the Southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, celebrates Hindu goddess Mahakali.

Hundreds celebrate the Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand's annual Harela festival in Auckland's New Lynn.

A suite of culinary, commerce and cultural events has been planned in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Whangārei.

Nearly 200 children showcased their talents across 18 cultural events in Auckland on Saturday.

OCI visa holders retain certain privileges in India once they have surrendered their nationality of birth after acquiring foreign nationality.

Health New Zealand defends medical treatment administered to a 15-month-old infant who has suffered complications after being born prematurely.

The Indian community gathers at Auckland's Shree Radha Krishna Temple for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the Air India crash.