IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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South Indian communities celebrate Bonalu in Auckland
30 Jul 2025The annual festival, which is popular in the Southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, celebrates Hindu goddess Mahakali.
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Harela celebrations focus on environmental sustainability
30 Jul 2025Hundreds celebrate the Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand's annual Harela festival in Auckland's New Lynn.
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Masterchef contest headlines 2025 Indian Independence Day plans
29 Jul 2025A suite of culinary, commerce and cultural events has been planned in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Whangārei.
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Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene
11 Jul 2025A new generation of Indian musicians is shaking up New Zealand's music scene, blending contemporary hip hop with cultural roots.
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Former restaurant owners who exploited migrants ordered to pay $423,000
15 Dec 2023The Labour Inspectorate says the judgement is a warning to businesses who exploit vulnerable workers.
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Auckland gallery spotlights Asian artists
12 Dec 2023An Auckland art gallery calls for increased representation of South Asian art in the city, highlighting the significance of sharing diverse Asian stories in New Zealand.
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Indian community shines at Auckland awards galas
13 Dec 2023Members of the Indian community who made a difference this year are honored at award ceremonies organized by media outlets Indian Weekender and Indian Newslink.
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'Auckland is awesome': Local shares interesting experiences around city
7 Dec 2023A proud Aucklander who was sick of hearing people complain about the lack of things to do in the city has put his ideas into a passion project.
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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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