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'Living in fear': Teen overstayer in limbo having never attended school
A New Zealand-born overstayer faces deportation to India - a country he has never set foot in - after failing to secure residency. Audio
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Auckland’s Diwali Festival dazzles with diverse offerings
15 Oct 2025The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone.
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What you need to know about Diwali
9 Oct 2025Explainer - A primer on one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the year.
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Women steal show at Auckland tug of war battle
6 Oct 2025Tug of war is a traditional sport with deep roots in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
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Dunedin museum ends rumours over sword’s alleged Sikh roots
29 Sep 2025Speculation has swirled for years that it had once belonged to one of the spiritual leaders of the Sikh religion.
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Auckland gets set to sparkle with Diwali festivities
8 Oct 2025More than 65,000 are expected to attend Auckland's vibrant Diwali Festival in the city centre this weekend, with ticketed events expanding celebrations.
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Indian community marks start of the festive season with a dance
30 Sep 2025Traditional garba dancing - done in circles - highlighted celebrations over the weekend.
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More than Bollywood: ‘Glittering’ Indian film festival coming to Auckland in 2026
29 Sep 2025The week-long festival will celebrate Indian cinema and foster screen industry links between the two countries, organisers say.
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Migrant bus drivers need to attain post-graduate level English for residency
26 Sep 2025Immigration New Zealand counters claim the language threshold is too high for the industry the drivers are working in. Audio
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The Asian candidates contesting mayoral seats in local elections
29 Aug 2025Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring in the race for the top local government seats in Kaipara District, Auckland, Wellington and Hutt City.
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The Asian candidates seeking a council seat in Auckland
10 Sep 2025Around 10 people of Asian heritage are vying for a seat on Auckland Council.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Wellington
28 Aug 2025More than 10 Asian candidates are standing for local body seats in the greater Wellington region.
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Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
28 Aug 2025Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Canterbury
27 Aug 2025More than 10 candidates of Asian origin are contesting local government seats in the Canterbury region.
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Surge in Asian candidates contesting local boards in Auckland
10 Sep 2025Just two candidates of South Asian heritage won a seat on a community board in Auckland's local body elections in 2022.
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The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
28 Aug 2025Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.
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BNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet ad
18 Sep 2025Several retail associations claim the ad portrays New Zealand's small businesses in "poor taste".
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Millet takes centre stage in culinary spotlight
16 Sep 2025Eighteen women gathered in Auckland last weekend to showcase their culinary skills and highlight the power of India's so-called super grain.
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International students compelled to apply for visas online
15 Sep 2025Immigration New Zealand will require all international students to apply for their visas online from 18 September.
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Unpacking the risks associated with medical tourism to India
12 Sep 2025Explainer - Why is the South Asian nation increasingly becoming a preferred destination for medical tourists from New Zealand?
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Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
12 Sep 2025Retail NZ and the Security Association hold safety concerns over its use.
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Family finds joy in keeping Onam traditions alive in New Zealand
12 Sep 2025An Auckland family shows how Kerala's harvest festival is being passed on to the next generation.
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Asian ethnicities to make up 33% of population by 2048
11 Sep 2025Stagnant growth of European households combined with high levels of natural increase and migration for other ethnic populations behind the shift.
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Indian community slams Shane Jones’ ‘Singh, Patel’ barb
11 Sep 2025The minister used two common Indian family names to argue that New Zealand's culture and character was changing irreversibly due to immigration. Audio
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NZ tightens screening measures for Indian visa applicants
9 Sep 2025Immigration New Zealand will only accept police clearance certificates issued by a regional passport office from 1 December.
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Auckland’s Diwali festivities include ticketed events for first time
4 Sep 2025Organiser Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has added ticketed events to the schedule at Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre from 5 October.
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Educators call for compulsory second-language classes
1 Sep 2025Recommendation comes amid government moves to mandate a new structured literacy curriculum nationwide.
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‘Leadership looks white’: Asians struggling to land senior roles
28 Aug 2025Just 3.3 percent of senior leaders in the public sector claim Asian heritage, according to latest figures compiled by the Public Service Commission.
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