IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Yoga gains ground behind bars in New Zealand
27 Jun 2025Some of the country's toughest inmates are turning to yoga behind bars - part of a growing effort to reduce reoffending and support rehabilitation.
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Visa approvals for Indian students climb after steep declines
24 Jun 2025Rebound in visa approvals comes amid a broader push to revive New Zealand's international education sector.
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Auckland hospitals in spotlight over infant’s care
19 Jun 2025Health New Zealand defends medical treatment administered to a 15-month-old infant who has suffered complications after being born prematurely.
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Migrant communities celebrate parent visa amid concerns it'll lock many out
9 Jun 2025Migrant communities are hailing a new visa that will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period.
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Major NZ bank adds Hindi, Samoan, Tongan languages to ATMs
8 Apr 2025Westpac has added the three language options to all 373 of its ATMs to make banking more accessible for diverse communities.
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Auckland train crash victim named
8 Apr 2025The crash between a car and train happened at a level crossing in Penrose.
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Gandhi Nivas marks 10 years of tackling family harm in Auckland
3 Apr 2025Studies show the community-led initiative has made a significant impact in reducing domestic violence over the past decade.
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Details of key agreements emerge from Luxon’s India trip
3 Apr 2025New Zealand and India have launched negotiations on an arrangement facilitating the mobility of professionals and skilled workers.
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Eminent Indian-origin historian Sekhar Bandyopadhyay honoured
3 Apr 2025The Victoria University academic has been recognised for his contribution to history, with the NZ Historical Association unveiling an award bearing his name.
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Ponsonby Road's KOL added to Auckland restaurant closures
2 Apr 2025Owners Sid and Chand Sahrawat will serve their last meals on Mother's Day before turning the tandoor-inspired spot into an "incubation" space.
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Meet the Kiwi Indians strapping on hiking boots for charity
1 Apr 2025Whether it's walking the length of New Zealand or shorter distances, the hikers have learnt a lot about themselves while exploring the country.
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NZ deepens education ties with India
27 Mar 2025New Zealand and India sign a refreshed education cooperation arrangement during the Luxon's recent trip to India.
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Indian community unites behind a collective voice
26 Mar 2025Fourteen groups unite under an umbrella organisation to lend their voice to government policymaking.
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Government opens consultation on free trade agreement with India
25 Mar 2025Businesses, non-governmental organizations and members of the public encouraged to have their say.
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Home losses, coach’s departure sour start to Indian Panthers’ debut season
25 Mar 2025Jonathan Goodman is named interim head coach after Miles Pearce resigns in a turbulent start to the team's inclusion in the national basketball league.
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Peters pours cold water on immigration changes with India
24 Mar 2025The Foreign Minister says he sees no need for a relaxation of immigration settings as part of trade talks with India.
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Cricket quips and Kiwi ships: Behind the scenes of Luxon's India trip
22 Mar 2025Christopher Luxon's trip to India included the restart of trade talks, the tightening of defence ties and more than a spot of cricket.
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Defence job cuts turn up heat on Luxon's last day in India
21 Mar 2025The prime minister hit back at criticisms of his coalition's investment in defence as he stood aboard HMNZS Te Kaha, docked in Mumbai.
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The ‘Indo-Pacific bookends’ seeking to land on common ground
20 Mar 2025New Zealand and India have managed to expand political and trade ties despite some occasional wobbles in a shared history that stretches back two centuries.
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Cricket diplomacy key to NZ business ties with India
21 Mar 2025Trade officials see the game as an important part of their outreach efforts with the South Asian nation.
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NZ eyes India as key market for tourism growth
20 Mar 2025India boasts one of the largest outbound tourism markets in the world.
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Long wait continues as 2028 target set for Delhi-Auckland flights
20 Mar 2025Travellers calling for non-stop flights between New Zealand and India now have a date, but it's still three years away.
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Overseas commitments leave Indian Panthers sweating on South Asia stars
19 Mar 2025Team management hopes to get at least four Indian players in Auckland for debut home game in national basketball league on Friday after availability issues.
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Howzat? NZ-India trade negotiators given shot of urgency
19 Mar 2025It came after both Luxon and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal upped the ante at a business event in Delhi, joking about getting a deal done in 60 days.
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Hipkins accuses Luxon of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance in India
19 Mar 2025"It seems our foreign policy is up for grabs at the moment," the Labour leader says.
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Explainer: How Khalistan could hurt Luxon’s free trade deal chances with India
18 Mar 2025What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media? Audio
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Modi alleges 'anti-India activity' in NZ
18 Mar 2025The Indian prime minister's comments created a moment of disagreement during an otherwise warm meeting with Christopher Luxon.
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NZ deepens agricultural, forestry collaboration with India
18 Mar 2025New Zealand and India sign horticulture and forestry agreements to foster knowledge exchange, trade opportunities and industry growth between the two nations.