IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Reduced trading hours hurting Auckland alcohol sales
10 Dec 2025One year after the council imposed a ban on alcohol sales after 9pm, some liquor store owners in the city have reported a drop in sales by at least 20 percent.
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Spotlight falls on youth offending in wake of Christchurch dairy stabbing
10 Dec 2025Police have arrested a 14-year-old on suspicion of stabbing a dairy owner during a robbery in the Christchurch suburb of Opawa on 2 December.
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Unpacking a tussle with non-vegetarian food at festivals
9 Dec 2025The debate reflects a deeper tension over how Indian cultural practices are defined in New Zealand.
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Indian community shuns jewellery for bullion as gold prices soar
2 Dec 2025The price of trading gold bullion on world markets has almost doubled in the past year.
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Trade entities bolster New Zealand business connections with India
10 Oct 2024Two Kiwi private organisations launched last month in a bid to expand trade ties in the lucrative South Asian market.
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Indian New Zealanders honoured at Auckland award galas
10 Oct 2024Members of the community have been recognised at award ceremonies organised by media outlets The Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.
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Luxon focused on building a rapport with India's Modi
10 Oct 2024New Zealand's prime minister remains confident a free trade agreement with India can still be struck this term.
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Everything you need to know about jury duty
9 Oct 2024Explainer - You've just been summoned for jury service. What now?
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South Asian artists bring smorgasbord of theatre, dance and comedy to Auckland
9 Oct 2024A multidisciplinary show from Prayas Theatre is celebrating the work of local South Asian artists.
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NZ universities tumble to lowest international rankings
9 Oct 2024University of Auckland has fallen out of the top 150 for the first time, while Otago has dropped to its lowest position ever.
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Ethnic businesses boosting innovation
8 Oct 2024Mervin Singham, chief executive of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, speaks ahead of the inaugural Ethnic Xchange Symposium this Friday. Audio
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Racism fallout at North Shore Hospital after patient request to avoid Asian staff
5 Oct 2024A patient at a major hospital asked not to receive care from anyone of Asian ethnicity - a request that was initially granted, which distressed staff.
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Tamil community celebrates half century of engagement in NZ
4 Oct 2024The Wellington Tamil Society is organizing a special event in the capital this month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the community's activities in New Zealand.
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Indian population now third-largest ethnicity in NZ
7 Oct 2024Latest Census data shows that the Indian community now sits behind the New Zealand European and Māori ethnic groups in terms of numbers.
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Indian designer picks up gong at 2024 WOW fashion awards
3 Oct 2024Ashish Dhaka won the Natural World title at the 2024 World of Wearable Art competition for a creation titled Soundscape.
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I don't like beauty pageants, so why did I enter one?
3 Oct 2024It came as a surprise when 27-year-old engineer Vandna Patel decided to put her hand up for Miss India NZ 2024.
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Retracing the legacy of statues celebrating Gandhi in New Zealand
2 Oct 2024A quick primer on the history of statues honouring Indian independence icon Mahatma Gandhi in Wellington and Auckland.
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Tamil short film celebrates immigrant family connections
2 Oct 2024Jessica George, director of Puli and the Tiger, wants to help other immigrants to connect with their elders.
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Community bulletin: A celebration of Sufi music, Telugu Language Day and the Parsi New Year
2 Oct 2024Community events in August also commemorate sports, family ties and Krishna's birthday.
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Almost three-quarters of hate crime offences motivated by race
30 Sep 2024Police have logged more than 14,200 incidents of hate crime offences motivated by the victim's race or ethnicity since January 2020.
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Indian community leader shaken after intimidation scare in South Auckland home
30 Sep 2024A man believed to be a gang member purportedly threatened the former chairperson of the New Zealand Indian Business Association over a civil dispute.
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Karl Rock: A Kiwi on a mission to explore India and beyond
1 Oct 2024A dream ride from India to Pakistan-administered Kashmir threw up some unexpected turns for the YouTube personality.
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Tougher sentencing on the horizon for retail crime
26 Sep 2024The government is introducing a new aggravating factor targeting offences against small business owners whose homes and businesses are interconnected.
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Regulatory headwinds buffet South Asian liquor businesses
26 Sep 2024Owners outside Auckland's CBD largely back new local restrictions on selling alcohol after 9pm but want scope of objections to licence renewals to be tightened after a 2023 amendment opened the door…
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Ethnic leaders call for greater involvement in crafting government policy
25 Sep 2024Community groups also highlight disproportionate political representation, health inequalities, rising crime and foreign interference in a meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
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Government announces tougher measures to improve public transport safety
25 Sep 2024Offences against public transport workers to be considered an aggravating factor in sentencing in a bid to curb violence.
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Indian community failing to see ‘tangible results’ on crime
24 Sep 2024Community leaders unimpressed by recent government announcements on restoring law and order
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Indian tourists flock to NZ but visa rejection rates remain high
18 Sep 2024The number of arrivals from the world's most populous nation continues to soar but securing a visitor visa remains a challenge for many Indian nationals.
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