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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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'You've got to know when you've got enough' - Indian millionaire on giving wealth away
16 Sep 2024"The more you give, the more will come back to you," says Ranjna Patel.
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Asian migrants leading New Zealand’s population growth
13 Sep 2024Citizens of India, the Philippines and China among the largest cohort of arrivals in the year to July.
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What does falling migration mean for the economy?
13 Sep 2024Migrants are no longer 'papering over' the economy's cracks and those already here are struggling for work, commentators say.
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South Asian artists in spotlight at Auckland Fringe Festival
13 Sep 2024South Asian artists are bringing vibrant performances and untold stories to the Auckland Fringe Festival.
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Police assurances of public safety after bus driver attacks
13 Sep 2024After a spate of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe.
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Auckland’s Kerala community celebrates Onam with traditional feast
12 Sep 2024More than 1,000 members of Auckland's Kerala community celebrate the harvest festival with a sadhya, dancing and music.
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Complaints against employers soar even as migrant numbers drop
12 Sep 2024The number of new migrant workers has plummeted to the lowest level since the border re-opened two years ago - but complaints against employers have soared to record levels.
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Man in disbelief as brother fights for life after flu-like symptoms
12 Sep 2024Auckland man remains in intensive care after being admitted to hospital within days of what started out as a sore throat and fever.
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India warns nurses against moving to NZ without genuine job offers
10 Sep 2024The High Commission advises prospective migrants to check employer credentials through official channels.
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Auckland bus driver 'badly shaken' after being attacked by passenger
8 Sep 2024An Auckland bus driver is "badly shaken" after being punched in the face on the job on Saturday, leaving him with stitches and a broken tooth, a union says.
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Asian businesses waiting for action on crime
8 Sep 2024The members of a government advisory group on crime are close to being announced, but there's still plenty to work through before business owners feel safe.
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Indian households in South Auckland reveal rising concern over safety
7 Sep 2024Crime in Takanini, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Manukau Central grows 7.8 percent in the first eight months of the year.
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Investigation launched after Auckland U13 football team allegedly subject to racist remarks by referee
6 Sep 2024Parents say the team is predominantly made up of New Zealand-born children with immigrant parents.
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Indian consulate to commence operation in Auckland on Thursday
4 Sep 2024A temporary office will operate at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Eden Terrace.
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Migrant family whose son was attacked at school claim they were also exploited
2 Sep 2024Immigration NZ is investigating a previous employer of the family over the allegations.
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Man arrested after shop windows shattered in central Wellington
2 Sep 2024Five central city shops have had windows smashed or damaged and police are investigating whether the attacks are linked.
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Tackling family violence in New Zealand's South Asian community
30 Aug 2024Survivors and advocates are calling for greater awareness and education at a grassroots level to reduce family violence within the South Asian community.
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Young offenders over-represented in ram raids and aggravated robberies
4 Sep 2024Offenders aged less than 18 years old involved in more than three-quarters of ram raid proceedings and nearly half of aggravated robberies in the past five years.
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Diversity at core of police's ethnic and Pasifika strategies
30 Aug 2024Police are calling for people from all ethnic backgrounds to join their workforce.
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Air New Zealand wants to explore routes to India - CEO Greg Foran
30 Aug 2024The national carrier's net profit for the financial year is down 65 percent to $146 million.
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Chef Gagon Dhamijaa’s fingers slashed in alleged South Auckland road rage attack
28 Aug 2024The Papatoetoe chef has been told by doctors he will be unable to work for at least 18 months.
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Uber drivers applaud landmark employment court ruling
27 Aug 2024Some drivers at global ridesharing giant Uber have welcomed a New Zealand court's decision to classify them as employees rather than contractors.
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New Zealand's Kerala community unites for tug-of-war showdown
26 Aug 2024Fifteen teams from New Zealand and Australia competed in one of the country's largest tug-of-war competitions.
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Dairy company fined $420k over false claims on packaging
26 Aug 2024Milkio Foods Limited used descriptions such as '100 percent Pure New Zealand' despite using butter from India.
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