IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Young Indo-Fijians yearn to know more about the girmit era
14 May 2024Three Fijians of Indian descent living in New Zealand express a desire to learn more about their shared history as the community marks Girmit Day.
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Indian percussion virtuoso Zakir Hussain to perform in NZ
9 May 2024The South Asian maestro will give domestic audiences a chance to enjoy India's classical music traditions.
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Indian jewellers sceptical that aggravated crime surge can be reined in
3 May 2024Indian owners of independent jewellery stores are disappointed the government has failed to reduce crime amid a recent spate of aggravated robberies.
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Meals on wheels: What’s behind the Indian food truck boom?
12 Apr 2024It's difficult to ascertain who to credit as the pioneer of the Indian food truck scene in New Zealand, but every entrepreneur in this space has a unique story…
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New Zealand to put 'every single effort' into getting free trade deal with India
4 Dec 2023A trade expert is sceptical about New Zealand's ability to lock in a free trade agreement with India within three years, but the trade minister says it is possible.
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Chandni Mehra falls short in bid to dethrone NZ super bantamweight world champion
4 Dec 2023New Zealand boxer Mea Motu defends her IBO super bantamweight world title against India's Chandni Mehra in Whangārei.
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Auckland basks in Indian traditional tag sports extravaganza
1 Dec 2023Thousands attend the fifth NZ Sikh Games and the first NZ Kabaddi World Cup that took place simultaneously in South Auckland the past weekend.
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Indian boxer eyes history against super bantamweight world champion in Whangārei
1 Dec 2023Chandni Mehra challenges undefeated Mea Motu of New Zealand for her IBO world title.
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Rotorua restaurants say cost-of-living crisis is hitting the hospitality sector
1 Dec 2023At full capacity, The Indian Star on Rotorua's Eat Streat used to have 130 people seated for a meal - now it is lucky to have 30.
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Indian nurses lead international influx to New Zealand
1 Dec 2023Almost 50 percent of trained nurses who have registered to work in New Zealand since the country's borders opened last year have relocated from India.
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'Most serious case of attempted murder': Trio sentenced for plot to kill radio host over religious views
29 Nov 2023The "charismatic" ringleader who organised a hit on a radio host in the Sikh community has been sentenced to 13 years and 6 months imprisonment.
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Making films from South India to the South Island
28 Nov 2023Dunedin-based wildlife filmmaker Siddharth Nambiar has worked on documentaries for broadcasters such as National Geographic, Animal Planet and Discovery. Audio
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Rangiora restaurateur ordered to repay former employee $30,000
26 Nov 2023The Employment Relations Authority found the restaurant owner unlawfully deducted money from his restaurant manager's wages over a two-year period.
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Coalition government confirms pledge to prioritise free trade deal with India
24 Nov 2023The incoming government also appears to align on issues of crime and immigration under the coalition deal signed by the leaders of National, ACT and New Zealand First.
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NZ short film eyes recognition on international film festival circuit
24 Nov 2023William McKegg's short film Medicine was filmed entirely in India.
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Community bulletin: Turban Day marked in Canterbury as Diwali festive season ends
23 Nov 2023The almost two-month-long Indian festive season draws to a close.
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Auckland bar and restaurant owner arrested on migrant exploitation charges
21 Nov 2023A 53-year-old was arrested Friday after a search warrant was executed at an address linked to migrant exploitation involving three individuals.
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Australia win sixth World Cup title after Head hundred sinks India
20 Nov 2023Australian opener Travis Head smashes a magnificent century to secure a six-wicket victory in the final, consigning India to their first loss of the tournament.
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Getty Images’ research highlights Asian stereotypes in advertising across NZ and Australia
21 Nov 2023The research unveils a persistent reliance on stereotypical and inauthentic imagery in popular visuals for the Asia-Pacific region.
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Cricket World Cup: Don’t dream, it’s over
16 Nov 2023Analysis - You can't blame it all on the pitch or the toss, India were just too good, writes Jamie Wall.
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Education New Zealand launches campaign to lure students from South Asia
16 Nov 2023International students generated an estimated $3.8 billion for the New Zealand economy before Covid-19 emerged in 2019, a figure that nose-dived to about $800 million in 2020.
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Crackdown on Auckland hospitality and retail sectors for exploiting migrant workers
15 Nov 2023The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment inspected more than 80 outlets last week after complaints.
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Black Caps v India preview: Dare to dream, Aotearoa
15 Nov 2023Analysis - With a bit of luck at the toss, a few runs to play with and the knowledge that it's been done before, it's not an impossible task for the Black Caps.
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Black Caps v India preview: The road to the semis
14 Nov 2023Just catching up on the Cricket World Cup? Here's what's happened so far in the Black Caps' campaign.
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Group aims to promote water safety in Indian community
13 Nov 2023New Zealand has one of the highest drowning rates in the OECD, and people of Asian ethnicity rank high in those statistics.
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Ravindra relishes Black Caps World Cup showdown with India
12 Nov 2023New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with World Cup hosts India in the semi-final on Wednesday.
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Immigration New Zealand vigilant of potential asylum claim abuse
10 Nov 2023With asylum applications from Indian nationals on the rise, Immigration New Zealand is keeping a close eye on fraudulent claims.
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Diwali starts today, here's an explainer
10 Nov 2023A primer on what Diwali is all about and how you can get involved in the celebrations. Audio