Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Hindu Board of New Zealand strongly condemns the inflammatory, defamatory and hate-fuelled video released by Bishop Brian Tamaki of the Destiny Church. The Board condemns his incitement to violence, arson, hatred and his explicit call to “purge” Hindus from New Zealand and burn down Hindu temples in […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Last week was quite eventful for the Kiwi-Hindu demographic, with the announced launch of yet another Hindu organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Before asking where things get better on the ground for Kiwi-Hindus, my expectation would be what has worked and has not worked for the current existing […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! India marked a significant milestone in its relationship with New Zealand by making its debut at Fieldays 2026, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton. The Consulate General of India in Auckland launched the first-ever “Incredible India” Pavilion, showcasing India’s strengths in agriculture, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The spirit of wellness, unity, and cultural heritage was on full display as Bharatiya Mandir and Hindu Foundation jointly celebrated International Yoga Day 2026 on Saturday, 13 June, at Shirdi Sai Mandir in Onehunga. The event marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time that Hindu […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) says it is monitoring developments in the region after Iran attacked airbases throughout the Middle East. Retaliatory air strikes targeted military facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan today as tensions between the United States and Iran continued to escalate. Kiwi military personnel […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Pak’nSave Rangiora has recalled two made in-store chicken products over the possibility the chicken had been undercooked.The products, named the Death by Chicken Burger and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad, have a best before date of June 11, 2026, and were packed on June 8. New Zealand Food Safety […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Fresh from being crowned Miss Earth New Zealand 2026, Yajna Singh is proving that intelligence, ambition and compassion can go hand in hand. In an exclusive conversation with The Indian News Editor Yugal Parashar, the Auckland-based mechanical engineer shared her inspiring journey, passion for sustainability, commitment to education, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The NZ Hindu Women Forum, a service division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand (HCNZ), is launching a nationwide series of seminars and workshops to explore opportunities arising from the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). These events will be held across Auckland, Wellington, and other […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! As the long weekend approaches, road users are being urged to be wary of potential ice and freezing fog on central South Island highways. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said that in addition to King’s Birthday being observed on Monday, the long weekend would extend to four […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Education Minister Erica Stanford has dumped rushed plans for new restrictions on homeschooling after a loud backlash from those affected. Parties from across both the coalition and opposition claimed credit for the backdown on Wednesday, while Stanford pitched it as the government heeding public feedback. In a statement, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! What’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation is the question actor and comedian Kura Forrester asks in a new series, reports Mariana Whareaitu. Is it OK for non-Māori to wear a moko? For companies to use Māori motifs and designs on products and brands? What is the difference […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand has given many migrants the chance to build a better life. People come here to work hard, raise families, start businesses, and study. That opportunity matters. But it also comes with a basic expectation: if you are given the right to live in New Zealand, you […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Finance Minister Nicola Willis has outlined a public sector reform plan aimed at delivering about 2.4 billion dollars in savings over four years by encouraging government agencies to replace portions of staff roles with artificial intelligence alongside broader efficiency measures that would reduce the size of the public […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! When my previous article came out over ten days ago, there have been mostly positive, grateful responses, with most members expressing the articulation of mana tangibly in my words. I would reflect that this is mostly a part of what makes us as Kiwi-Hindus more connected to this […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! An important step toward reconciliation and cultural understanding was achieved at a multi-community gathering held at Trust Waikato in Hamilton over the weekend. On Saturday, former Te Pāti Māori president Che Wilson presented a pounamu (greenstone) named Te Aroha to the South Asian and Indian communities. The greenstone […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A New Zealand passenger has been banned from all Qantas flights after he allegedly bit a crew member on a flight between Australia and the United States. (Source: Nine) A New Zealand passenger has been banned from all Qantas flights after he became disruptive during a flight between […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections and cracking down on misleading business practices has been introduced to Parliament.The Fair Trading Amendment Bill, put forward by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Cameron Brewer, seeks to lift penalties for breaches of the Fair Trading […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Claims proposed law changes would result in a US-style overstayer crackdown were “completely wrong”, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. She told a select committee on Wednesday the Immigration (Enhanced Risk Management) Amendment Bill included changes that were simple and technical, and would help officers do their job. They included allowing […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Christopher Luxon says National will consider changes to KiwiSaver policy ahead of the election while making his lines clear on immigration — telling businesses he would be choosing “social stability” over their bottom lines. Luxon used a pre-Budget speech in Auckland today to signal his party was considering […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Amanjot Singh from Hastings Boys High School has been named the National Champion of the Race Unity Speech Awards for 2026 receiving the Tohu Raukura ā-Motu – New Zealand Police National Champion’s Award which recognises leadership in advancing the national conversation, talent and achievement. “In the courtroom of […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! No seriously.At Pak’nSave, shoppers recently spotted US butter selling for $6.99 a block, while locally made butter was priced at around $8.39. So somehow a product travelling thousands of kilometres across the world, through shipping, freight, packaging and import costs… is STILL cheaper than the one produced by […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Turning 89 next month, Napier’s Max Richards isn’t slowing down anytime soon. While many his age are long retired, Max still stacks shelves at Pak’nSave Napier, walks everywhere, lives independently, and greets customers with the same warmth and energy that’s carried him through nearly nine decades of heartbreak, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A community worker on Queensland’s Gold Coast says she has conversations “a couple of times every day” with New Zealanders whose move to Australia has gone wrong. In some cases, the only option left is for them to go home. More than 40,000 New Zealand citizens moved to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! NZ First Leader Winston Peters has described his commitment to hold the retirement age where it is as a “top line, not a bottom line”. His comments, made in an interview with Tova O’Brien on Breakfast this morning, came after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Newstalk ZB that […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! As the cost of living rises, some people are becoming more creative about where they find food. Foraging has become one option as fruit and vegetable prices increase. But in urban areas, picking fruit from trees can raise questions about ownership, etiquette, and where foraging ends and theft […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A Labour Members’ Bill seeking to shine a light on unsafe boarding homes has passed its first reading. “I’m pleased my Bill has passed its first hurdle and that we’re one step closer to ensuring boarding homes are clean, safe and warm spaces to live,” Labour MP Jenny […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The editor of The Indian News spoke with the leading community leader and President of the New Zealand Indian Central Association (NZICA) following his return from India, where he was part of a high-level delegation led by Trade Minister Todd McClay for the signing of the landmark New […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A powerhouse business delegation attending the inaugural New Zealand-Singapore leaders’ forum has been sent a clear message from their prime ministers: Get creative about how to trade more and do deals in an increasingly volatile world. By Jo Moir of RNZ It’s the first event in the whistlestop 48-hour […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Infant milk formula exporter a2 Milk has recalled three batches of Synlait-manufactured a2 Platinum infant milk formula in the United States due to the presence of cereulide.Cereulide was a heat-stable toxin produced by some strains of the bacterium Bacillus cereus which could cause nausea and vomiting – symptoms […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s in-country fuel reserves have surged to some of their highest levels since the Middle East crisis began, but the pipeline of fuel on the water is thinning.The country’s fuel reserves have increased across all three fuel types, with stocks of more than 52 days of petrol, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Mark Fallwell didn’t like the fact that two 80-year-old pōhutukawa trees were blocking the view from his $15.7 million beachside property at Takapuna so he got them cut back. The problem was, the trees were protected – a detail Fallwell, 85, failed to check before hiring a contractor […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! An All Blacks Sevens player has lost his bid for permanent name suppression, but has been given a discharge without conviction for his second drink-driving offence. Ngarohi McGarvey-Black, who is based in the Bay of Plenty, was stopped by police while driving late at night on May 17, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Government has announced it will be expanding its consent-free granny flat rules. The new regulations for granny flats came into force in January and allowed for units up to 70 square metres that met clear national standards to be built without consent. Today, RMA and Housing Minister Chris Bishop, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language This story has been corrected to remove the reference of the controversial haka happening on the Te Matatini stage. People’s Action Plan Against Racism (PAPARA) is calling on Te Matatini to implement anti-racism standards to compositions, in the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Auckland Council says it’s received more than 24,000 reports of illegal dumping in the last financial year – with nearly half of them in South Auckland. So, what can be done? Over the last two months, a toilet, a car seat and a two-seater couch have appeared on […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Spider webs have spun their way across the North Island in recent days, with the arachnids leaving homes, fences, trees and reserves draped in gossamer from parts of Auckland to Hawke’s Bay — and an expert says there’s no need to worry. The phenomenon, known as ballooning, happens […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! INZBC welcomes the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signed in New Delhi today as a game-changer in the trading relationship between the two countries, improving market access and certainty for business. INZBC Chair Edwin Paul said the signing reflects many years of hard work and goodwill between government […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In an exclusive interview with The Indian News, Editor Yugal Parashar spoke with Dr. Carlos Cheung, National Party MP for Mount Roskill, about his journey, challenges, and vision for one of New Zealand’s most diverse electorates. Reflecting on his two-and-a-half years in Parliament, Dr. Chong described the experience […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! People receiving government benefits in New Zealand are being urged to carefully consider the potential consequences of making hardship withdrawals from their KiwiSaver accounts, as these could affect their eligibility for certain forms of financial support. While KiwiSaver is often viewed as a long-term savings scheme designed to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Elder abuse is a serious and often hidden issue that affects older people across all cultures and communities. It can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, neglect, and controlling or threatening behaviours. Physical abuse may involve hitting, pushing, restraining, or causing pain […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Our Government continues to be fully focused on our response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We know that families across the country are feeling the pressure of rising fuel costs on household budgets. Education remains a top priority for National. In challenging times, we remain […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A Northland business leading the way back to the future by selling milk straight from the farm in glass bottles is the latest to fall victim to soaring fuel prices and global uncertainty. Bella Vacca Jerseys, founded in 2016 by sharemilkers Gavin Hogarth and Jody Hansen, supplied homes, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s Indian community has welcomed the government’s decision to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement with India next week in New Delhi, describing it as a major milestone in bilateral trade ties. Trade Minister Todd McClay has confirmed that legal verification of the agreement has been completed, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Petrol and diesel stocks have decreased slightly, while jet fuel stocks have risen, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update. As at 11.59pm last Wednesday, there were 54.0 days’ cover of petrol, 44.8 of diesel, and 51.4 of jet fuel either in-country […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The national day of remembrance held annually on April 25 will look a little different this year due to it falling on a Saturday. Anzac Day is one of just three-and-a-half days a year when almost all shops must be closed under the Shop Trading Hours Act. But […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A woman on Wright Street in the Wellington suburb of Mount Cook saw half a dozen cars floating when she looked outside her window. Jane Loughnan said she woke up around 4.30am, and saw “water everywhere”. “There was water down the bottom of my path, which has never […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s long-awaited free trade agreement with India will be signed next week, marking a major milestone in trade relations between the two countries. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay confirmed legal verification of the agreement has been completed, with both governments agreeing to formally sign the deal on […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Another interest rate rise and a spike in fuel prices is placing increasing pressure on household budgets. Many households are also seeing the impact of the war in the Middle East on the price of groceries. Now the weekly food shop requires more planning, brand swaps and deciding […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! It is pay day for dairy giant Fonterra’s 8000 or so shareholding farmer-suppliers from the sale of the co-operative’s Mainland Group consumer business. The proceeds from the dairy co-op’s multibillion-dollar sale of its Mainland consumer brands business were landing in most shareholders’ bank accounts this week. The average […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Police have launched an investigation after a threatening graffiti was found outside a school in the Auckland suburb of Papatoetoe. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School by nearby residents, who alerted police.The graffiti on the footpath […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Some of New Zealand’s top exporters and business associations have signed an open letter calling on all political parties to back New Zealand’s free trade agreement with India. The letter described the FTA as a “strategic necessity” for New Zealand’s economic security, but New Zealand First has hit […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The clean-up has begun after severe weather brought on by Cyclone Vaianu hammered much of the North Island at the weekend. All weather warnings and watches have been lifted for the Bay of Plenty, while the state of local emergency for Tauranga has been lifted. Vaianu has tracked […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A woman was declined a benefit to help her care for her young son, despite his doctor explaining his life-threatening condition requires intensive, around the clock management. The Ministry of Social Development will now grant her the Supported Living Payment after being contacted by RNZ, saying it made […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The roar of 100km/h-plus winds on Sunday was replaced by the whine of chainsaws on Monday as the region went into clean-up mode following the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Vaianu. Tairāwhiti got off reasonably lightly compared with other areas, with a relieved Civil Defence Emergency Management group manager […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The New Zealand Indian Central Association has announced its newly elected governing body during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Conference held on 11 April 2026 in Auckland, marking a significant moment in the organisation’s historic centenary year. The newly elected leadership team includes Veer Khar as President, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! On 28 March 2026, women from across Auckland gathered for EmpowHER’s signature event, “Her Voice, Her Power,” an inspiring and thoughtfully curated experience designed to help participants reconnect with their inner strength and rediscover the value of their voices. The event created a welcoming and supportive environment where […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Caring for Community Wellbeing: Flu Vaccination Drive 2026 As the seasons change and winter approaches, Disha NZ Charitable Trust continues its commitment to caring for the wellbeing of the community. In response to the colder months and increased health risks, DISHA NZ is organising a Flu Vaccination Drive […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says those struggling with soaring petrol prices should be taking public transport, not getting an extra $50 a week. Almost 150,000 workers with children are set to receive financial support as part of the Government’s fuel crisis package. But Brown believes the Government should […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! 1 April is approaching – a day on which a host of rule changes take effect. This year, some additional shifts can make a big difference to your bank balance, pay and retirement savings. Here are some that you need to know about. KiwiSaver contribution rates From 1 […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says that if the business case doesn’t stack up for a planned liquefied natural gas import terminal in New Zealand “we won’t be doing it”. Luxon’s comments this morning on Newstalk ZB came after the Herald reported the Government’s plan to build a liquefied natural gas import […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Get ready, Auckland! The most vibrant celebration of the year is back 🎉 Join us at the Due Drop Centre on Saturday, 18th April 2026 for a day full of culture, colours, and community Proudly organised by an amazing team of women, this event celebrates tradition, unity, and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The ACT Party is claiming the government’s proposed ban on surcharges for contactless and credit card payments is dead, but the minister responsible insists it is still being worked on. The Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister, National’s Scott Simpson, introduced legislation last year to ban in-store card surcharges, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The vibrant spirit of Bihar and Jharkhand came alive in Auckland as the Bihar Jharkhand Sabha NZ (BJSM) hosted a grand celebration of Bihar Diwas 2026, marking not only the state’s foundation day but also a significant milestone—the 15-year anniversary of the organisation in New Zealand. Held at […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Uttar Pradesh Association NZ Inc (UPANZ) brought a spectacular burst of colour, culture, and community spirit to Auckland with its grand Rang Utsav celebration of Holi Milan on March 15, 2026. Hosted at the Tennis Hall on Foch Avenue in Mt. Roskill, the event drew a large […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In an increasingly digital world, staying connected is no longer a luxury, it is essential. From accessing healthcare and banking services to keeping in touch with loved ones, technology plays a central role in everyday life. However, for many older adults, especially those from migrant communities, navigating this […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Auckland chapter of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of New Zealand organised a community awareness event on 22 March 2026 at the New Lynn Community Centre, aiming to shed light on the transformative work of the Ekal Abhiyan. This initiative is dedicated to delivering education to children living […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Udaan charitable Trust organized its first workshop of 2026 on CV and cover letter writing and career journey at Balmoral Centre (Sandringham) on 28th February 2026. This workshop was unique as it brought external technical specialists to deliver the sessions and interact with the audience. Attended by over […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Raising Awareness: Scam Prevention in Ethnic Communities DISHA NZ Charitable Trust recently hosted an important awareness session on scams in ethnic communities, delivered by Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, along with Constable Gulab Singh, Ethnic Community Relations Officer, and other police representatives. The session provided valuable insights into […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Many parents in New Zealand worry about social media’s effect on young people. Parents see their children spending hours online, sometimes exposed to bullying, harmful content, or pressure to look or act a certain way. Of course they want answers. That is why I asked Parliament’s Education and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Dairy giant Fonterra has released its interim results for the first half of FY26, reporting a strong net profit of $750 million after tax, up from $729 million. Revenue had risen to $13.9 billion for the half, while operating profit increased to $1.23 billion. The co-op also lifted […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has called critics of his Fisheries Amendment Bill “a range of noisy voices” and invited them to have their say at the select committee. The bill, which is scheduled to have it’s first reading on Tuesday, has been welcomed by the commercial sector but condemned […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A brain surgeon who refused advice from his colleagues has been stood down after his patient died of a brain bleed post-operation. By Kate Green of RNZ A report by the Health and Disability Commissioner found his sarcastic remark to a fellow surgeon, who questioned him on his approach, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! An engineering firm owner who went to Canada over Christmas never returned, with his company later placed in liquidation over a large unpaid tax bill. Dart Engineering 2006 (Ltd) is solely owned by Regan Maurice Williamson. The company was placed into liquidation earlier this month. That application was made […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Chinese rideshare giant DiDi has announced a fuel surcharge starting next week. DiDi has become the first rideshare company in New Zealand to introduce a surcharge for passengers amid soaring fuel prices. The Chinese rideshare giant confirmed to the Herald that a fuel surcharge of 5c per kilometre will take […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The number of speeding fines issued by police officers is increasing, with last year producing the highest number of fines handed out in 16 years. New figures reveal officers issued 538,192 fines over 2025 – equivalent to just over one fine for every minute of the year. It’s […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Banks are moving interest rates higher, but the right term to pick depends a lot on how you think the economy will fare through the rest of this year. BNZ on Wednesday increased its 18-month rate by five basis points, to 4.69%. Its two-year rate lifted by 20 to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Government is going full steam ahead on geothermal energy, unveiling a strategy to double its use by 2040 and committing $50 million in Regional Infrastructure Fund money to help drive new developments. Regional Development and Resources Minister Shane Jones launched the funding from Rotorua alongside the launch […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil prices, taking petrol prices with them. Over March, the average price of 91 has risen about 50c a litre, according to price monitoring app Gaspy. On Monday it was just […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Domestic airfares increased in price 10.6% in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ. International air travel meanwhile is up 1.8% over the same period. “This is the largest annual increase in domestic airfares in a February month since 2023,” prices […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! For the first time, a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130J Hercules has been flying using an Australian call sign while operating as part of a Royal Australian Air Force squadron — a milestone that highlights the close partnership between the two countries’ air forces. A Royal New […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Accepting the award from former Vogue editor Anna Wintour and actress Anne Hathaway, Hawley paid tribute to the team behind her work, thanking the Academy for recognising what she described as the craft of “the artisans, the alchemists, the dream weavers”. “It’s been such a privilege to stand […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has weighed in on the resignation of the Fonterra chief executive, saying his departure was expected after the sale of “iconic Kiwi dairy brands” to a foreign owned company. “CEO Miles Hurrell has resigned and will leave once his bonuses are paid,” Peters said […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Several Gull petrol stations have run dry for the second time in three days, as motorists worry about rising prices and supplies. By Pretoria Gordon for RNZ Petrol (91) has tipped over the $3 a litre mark in some areas because of the conflict in the Middle East. US […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s relationship with Samoa’s new leader will be put on display today after the Samoan Government was forced to clear up confusion over whether Luxon personally requested a prestigious matai title. A matai title is a traditional and significant title given to people as a sign […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A letter obtained by RNZ shows the Consulate General of India in Auckland supported visa applications for more than two dozen people as part of an “cultural delegation” that attended a Holi event in Auckland last month. The delegation travelled to New Zealand for an international cultural programme […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Many people in the Indian community came to New Zealand because it is a safe and orderly country – a place where hard work is rewarded and families can build something lasting. Those expectations matter. They are part of what drew so many here, and part of what […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s trade and tourism sectors continue to go from strength to strength, driving billions into the economy. New figures show tourism spending reached $46.6 billion in the year to March 2025, while exports surged to $29.2 billion in the December quarter, up $2.2 billion in the same […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A High Court judge in Auckland has upheld a District Court ruling that voided the outcome of the 2025 local body election in Papatoetoe. High Court Justice Jane Anderson reserved her decision in February after hearing a petition filed by the Papatoetoe Ōtara Action Team, which won all […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Trade Me is removing success fees for casual sellers, in a move that one marketing expert says is probably a response to the growing power of Facebook Marketplace. Sellers have usually been paying 7.9 percent of the final sales price of items sold via Trade Me. But a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! One of the thousands of North Island health workers who were not paid overnight has been dipping into her son’s bank account while she has just $2 in hers. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) is scrambling to pay about 5500 staff in Waikato after a payment […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The issue of “brain drain” has once again entered public discussion, with growing numbers of New Zealanders moving to Australia in search of better career opportunities and higher wages. The trend has sparked fresh debate about whether New Zealand is struggling to retain its skilled workforce. In recent […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A fresh survey shows Australian investors pulling back from housing markets as affordability pressures, higher borrowing costs, and regulatory scrutiny temper demand. At the same time, banks are posting solid profits, but questions linger over whether today’s returns are sustainable in a higher-rate environment and what that means […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! An older woman who suffered an “excruciating” break in her lower back when a bus took off before she could sit down is to be compensated by an Auckland bus company for medical costs. The 71-year-old passenger was catching a bus home to Epsom from outside Newmarket Westfield […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! It has been one and a half years since Auckland bus driver Rajnish Trehan was told by a violent and angry passenger he was a servant in Aotearoa before the man smashed out four of his teeth – an incident not treated as a hate crime by police. People […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Officials are warning Auckland commuters to prepare for a significant surge in traffic as the “March Madness” period begins. Congestion peaks in Auckland this month as the last returnees from summer leave coincide with students returning to schools and universities after the summer break. According to Auckland Transport […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s economy is expected to continue to slowly recover this year. But unlike previous recoveries, this time, it’s not likely to be dragged up by rising house prices. Most forecasts are for prices to rise less than 5% this year – and some forecasters expect half that. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The lack of progress happening in New Zealand to reduce child poverty is both “hugely disappointing” and “unacceptable”, the Children’s Commissioner says. Data released by Stats NZ on Wednesday for the year July 2024 to June 2025 showed one in seven children are living in hardship. About 17,900 […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Act leader David Seymour is warning councils against “knee-jerk” regulations in response to a fatal dog attack in Northland, claiming the dogs are likely owned by “gangs and degenerates”. It formed part of his speech to the country’s mayors at a local government conference at Parliament, which argued […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! With just eight months to go before New Zealand heads to the polls, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his government has made significant progress in stabilising the economy and laying the groundwork for long-term growth, despite inheriting what he describes as a “very big mess.” In an exclusive […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Labour has a strong history of supporting free trade, and we want to see an agreement with India that benefits both nations. Our free trade agreements must not cause harm to New Zealand or those who choose to migrate here. While National did not ask for Labour’s support, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand has indicated it would stand behind the United Kingdom if it decides to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed. In a statement released on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Luxon said New Zealand’s position was clear: if the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is calling for banks to guarantee basic cash services across the country, arguing that access to physical money remains an essential banking function and a public good. In a new proposal now open for consultation, the central bank says financial institutions […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand (BJANZ) brought an explosion of colour, culture, and community spirit to Auckland with its grand celebration of Phagua Nav Varsh Mahotsav 2026. Held on Saturday, 21 February, at the Mt. Roskill War Memorial Hall, the event transformed the venue into a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Requiring police officers to shift rough sleepers from one place to another could mean other crime work is delayed or dropped, the Police Association’s boss says.The Government is giving officers new powers to move on rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour in town and city centres. Critics say police […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Malabar Gold & Diamonds hosted a visiting Māori cultural delegation, led by Whiria Collective, at its flagship store in Hyderabad during the delegation’s India visit. The delegation was in the country as part of the World & Us: New Zealand Festival – India Chapter, a national cultural and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Heavy rain has caused a major river to burst its banks in Canterbury, forcing road closures and disrupting travel across the region. Authorities say persistent downpours over the past 24 hours have led to rapidly rising river levels, with floodwaters spilling into surrounding farmland and low-lying areas. Emergency […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Organisations representing small businesses have expressed concern about the early termination of the ministerial advisory group on retail crime announced by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on Tuesday. Created in September 2024 for a period of two years, the group has faced criticism from the Labour Party on spending. Three […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s housing market is a “tale of two islands”, one economist says – as the fortunes of sellers and house hunters in the South Island rapidly diverge from their northern counterparts. Real Estate Institute data on Monday added to this picture. National median prices were up 0.4% […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Leaky hospitals, mouldy army barracks and bursting water pipes — a new 30-year infrastructure plan lays bare the cost of decades of neglect, but warns New Zealand is already planning to build far more than it can afford. That is the central finding of the National Infrastructure Plan, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! By Claire Turnbull, Nutrition writerClaire  I recently returned from a trip to the UK, doing mammoth, crammed-in catchups with family and friends that are often the norm when you live on the other side of the world. While travelling here, there, and everywhere for a month, trying to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The numbers behind the storm battering the North Island By 1News Reporters Flooding outside the Konini Superette in Wainuiomata. (Source: 1News) A powerful low-pressure system has lashed parts of the country overnight, causing evacuations, damage and flooding across parts of the North Island. States of Emergency remain in place for […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! By Justin Hu, Digital Reporter – Politics New Zealand confirms free-trade agreement with India The agreement is set to be signed in the first half of next year. New Zealand confirms free-trade agreement with India3:50 The agreement is set to be signed in the first half of next […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The ACT leader has distinguished his party from its coalition partners in a state of the nation speech, giving a blunt assessment of how tough things are at the moment, especially for young people. By Lillian Hanly of RNZ ACT leader and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour took a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The six-monthly company reporting season is about to start, with high hopes that earnings will start to reflect the turnaround in the economy. Investment firm Forsyth Barr said 2025 looked to have ended on a strong note and it would be looking for revenue and profit margin growth. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! [email protected] Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Labour says National must ensure stronger protections for migrant workers in the Free Trade Agreement with India, before it agrees to it. It also wants New Zealand’s reputation for quality education safeguarded, with any students coming to the country under this […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island.                                                   […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! It is a matter of pride,” says Sunny Kaushal, Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Group, as he reflects on the group’s recent submission of key recommendations to the New Zealand Government aimed at curbing crime, particularly retail crime and restoring public confidence in law and order. In an […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The first-ever UP Diwas celebration in New Zealand on Sunday 25 January at Jalsa Indian eatery at Mission Bay marked a historic and meaningful milestone for the Uttar Pradesh community and the wider Indian diaspora. Organised by the Consulate General of India in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Many are often surprised to learn that Indian art forms are deeply interconnected with literature and that a holistic understanding of art requires familiarity with its literary foundations. For a layperson, art is often perceived purely as a practical activity i.e one dances, sings, paints or performs, while […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! HariPrabodham New Zealand’s historic community spiritual venture was formally unveiled in West Auckland with the inauguration of the Harisumiran Community Centre, highlighting the growing social, cultural and economic contribution of the Indian community to New Zealand. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who inaugurated the centre, said the country’s progress […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Bharatiya Mandir marked the sacred occasion of Ratha Saptami with the annual Surya Namaskar programme on 25 January, held at the Bharatiya Mandir Community Hall. The event brought together devotees, yoga practitioners, and community members in a shared celebration of spirituality, wellness, and cultural heritage. Ratha Saptami holds […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s major political parties are drawing a rare line of agreement ahead of this year’s election, saying artificial intelligence must not be deployed to deceive voters – although their approaches differ on how the technology will be used during the 2026 campaign. Some parties are ruling out […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! People will be discouraged from doing the right thing if a Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling of their house do not get to keep any of the money, a court has heard. The couple, whose names are suppressed, found the mystery money sealed […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! More AA Insurance customers say they’ve encountered strange changes to their vehicles’ value when their policies renewed. RNZ reported at the weekend that one woman, Nicki, was upset that the value of her 24-year-old Subaru had increased two-and-a-half times when the policy renewed this year. AA said it relied on […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The upcoming election for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board is shaping up to be a crowded and closely watched contest. Eight new candidates have joined 12 individuals that campaigned for a seat in last year’s void election, with one person declining to stand again after […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Christopher Luxon (Source: 1News) Prime Minister Christopher Luxon faced heckling from the crowd as he spoke at Waitangi today, where political leaders clashed over the Treaty amid calls for unity. Luxon acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been “very heated”. “Some people […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Auckland rail operators have launched an investigation into how an electric passenger train entered a non-electrified section of line, damaging overhead cables and throwing services into chaos for much of Monday. The incident occurred on a city-bound train at around 10.30am near Middlemore station, causing major disruptions on […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Govt Orders Six-Month Deep Dive Into Soaring Home Insurance Costs as Cover Shrinks in High-Risk Areas The Government has launched a six-month investigation into New Zealand’s rapidly rising home insurance costs, amid growing signs that insurance is becoming harder to access in some parts of the country. The […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Photo / Adam Pearse Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has arrived in Waitangi for a meeting with the Iwi Chairs Forum. Shortly after 10am, Luxon was driven to Waitangi’s Copthorne Hotel. He was greeted by Ngāti Wai iwi chairman Aperahama Edwards, who was the person who took David Seymour’s […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Government has announced the biggest shake-up of New Zealand’s driver licensing system in more than a decade — and for many Kiwis, the headline is simple: it will soon be cheaper and easier to get a full licence. Speaking in Auckland, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus has seen some countries tighten their borders, and warnings issued to travellers. The virus can be spread from animals, including bats and pigs, to humans. The virus can also spread between humans through bodily fluids. While the World Health Organization says […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Tenby Powell has recently returned to New Zealand after six months in Ukraine providing support to locals near the front line of the war with Russia. This was his fourth visit to Ukraine as part of the Kiwi K.A.R.E charity he founded in May 2022, after seeing Ukrainians […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Thai Airways (file image). (Source: istock.com) New Zealanders will soon be able to fly directly to Thailand again, with Thai Airways planning to relaunch daily non-stop services between Auckland and Bangkok later this year. The route, which was paused during the Covid-19 pandemic, carried close to 50,000 visitors to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! As families rush to get children ready for the new school year, uniforms remain a major financial pressure, with tens of thousands of families needing hardship payments to cover back-to-school costs. Last year, more than 38,000 hardship payments were granted to help with school expenses, totalling over $11 […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! All recovery operations at Mount Maunganui have been completed and stood down, and Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) and Search and Rescue teams will leave the scene, police announced on Sunday. Six people were killed after a massive landslide swept through the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on January 22. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The mayor of Tauranga says they’ll start opening up the area around Mount Maunganui when it’s safe to do so, as police finish their recovery efforts following the deadly landslide. All six victims of the slip that hit the Mount have been recovered and identified. Police on Sunday […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust continues to support the wellbeing, confidence, and active participation of older adults through its regular Positive Ageing Day Programs, held across Balmoral, New Lynn, and the North Shore. These programs provide welcoming and supportive spaces where seniors come together for social connection, learning, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A widely watched video of an Auckland Council contractor watering a tree during recent storms led to an investigation and an admission that it was a mistake. The clip has been viewed nearly 1.5 million times on Facebook, with viewers and the poster perplexed by the act. “We’re […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Fonterra says rising global demand is driving new organic opportunities for farmers. Photo / Brett Phibbs Fonterra says its organic business has been going from strength to strength in recent years, and the dairy co-operative is now inviting applications from South Island farmers for the first time. The […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Labour wants Auckland back — but voters haven’t forgotten Labour leader Chris Hipkins has fired the starting gun for election year with a clear message: Auckland must be won back. And he’s right. You simply don’t win Government in New Zealand without the country’s biggest city. The problem? […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A landslip has struck a popular campsite at the base of Mauao (Mount Maunganui), triggering a major emergency response. An eyewitness at the scene said he heard people screaming and fears that some campers may be trapped. The slip is believed to have come down near tents and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the 2026 general election cannot come soon enough as the date of polling day is announced. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed this afternoon that the election would be held on November 7. Hipkins says Luxon choosing a November election date indicated “he was […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the election will be on 7 November, continuing the tradition in recent years of setting a date at the start of the political year. It’s the starting gun that fires off a year-long sprint to determine the next Parliament, but how does the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A man is missing after being swept away in his vehicle by floodwaters near Warkworth this morning. Senior Sergeant Carl Fowlie said police received reports of a man being washed away at a river crossing on Falls Rd at 7.41am on Wednesday. “Police have since been on scene […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A Māori delegation of business and community leaders, chefs, educators and a kapa haka group is travelling to India this week in a bid to explore business opportunities and deepen cultural ties. Members of a 20-member delegation began travelling to India , with the rest departing at later […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow!  Trade Minister Todd McClay and his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, announced the recommencement of free trade negotiations as part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trip to the South Asian nation in March last year. Nine months later, shortly before Christmas, the government said the trade negotiations had been concluded, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Former American reality TV personality Kate Gosselin said she was “almost knocked over” during an attempted robbery at a New World in Auckland recently. Gosselin, who starred in the show Jon & Kate Plus 8, posted a video to TikTok on Sunday describing the incident, and showed staff […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Four red-level heavy rain warnings have been issued as a tropical low approaches New Zealand from the north today. MetService said Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, the Bay of Plenty including Rotorua, and Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay were under the highest alert level possible from 9am. The forecaster said […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Consents are no longer needed to build a granny flat – but how much does it add to a property’s value? By Susan Edmunds of RNZ The rule change took effect last week, updating the Building Act and adding a new national direction under the Resource Management Act. These remove the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow!   A 20-year-old man with a rare genetic condition died after care staff failed to recognise that he was seriously ill, a Health and Disability Commission (HDC) report has found. The man, known as Mr B, lived in a secure residential facility for people with intellectual disabilities. Staff […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A striking ring of blue‑green swirls appeared around the Chatham Islands earlier this month, with a large phytoplankton bloom so extensive it was captured by satellites orbiting hundreds of kilometres above Earth. Located around 800km off the South Island’s east coast the remote archipelago was encircled by a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Government of India announced on 19 January 2026 the appointment of Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS: 2005) as the next High Commissioner of India to New Zealand. She is currently serving as a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs and is expected to take up her new […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! DiaCardia, a novel artificial intelligence model that can accurately identify individuals with prediabetes using either 12-lead or single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) data, has been developed. This breakthrough holds promise for future home-based prediabetes screening using consumer wearable devices, without requiring invasive blood tests. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Multiple severe weather warnings have been issued as the upper North Island faces periods of persistent, intense rainfall, with more widespread rain expected to spread south from tomorrow. MetService said a strong and humid easterly flow would bring downpours to the upper North Island on Tuesday, while bands […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says tariffs are not the solution as tensions rise between the United States and the European Union over Greenland. Speaking after his State of the Nation address, Luxon warned against countries imposing tariffs on each other, saying it could quickly turn into a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Planning an overseas trip this year? You may need to check that you have more than just your passport before you fly – and that you’re on top of the latest rules for the country you’re heading to. Experts are reminding Kiwis that overseas travel requirements can be […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s housing market is showing tentative signs of recovery, with property values rising across most regions, according to the latest QV House Price Index. Nationally, house prices increased by 1.1 percent over the three months to December, indicating improving market confidence. However, the recovery remains uneven, with […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Government’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, while a start, disappointingly delivers little for our dairy sector. “It’s disappointing that dairy, our biggest export, has been largely left out of this deal,” Labour’s trade spokesperson Damien O’Connor said. “While we acknowledge this is a start point, the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Hello and welcome to 2026. I hope that you managed to enjoy a great Christmas and New Year, surrounded by family and friends. I got to enjoy spending some time off in Auckland over the break, enjoying the weather and planning ahead for the year. National will keep […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Foreign Minister Winston Peters has publicly urged Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman to focus on domestic monetary policy and avoid involvement in U.S. political matters. The comments came after Breman signed a letter of support for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who has recently […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Auckland witnessed a landmark moment for junior cricket today with the successful *first-ever IPL-style Opening Ceremony for NZ IPL Junior*, marking a new chapter in youth sports and community engagement in New Zealand. The vibrant ceremony was designed to give young cricketers an authentic *Indian Premier League (IPL)-style […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Two religious processions organised by members of the Sikh community have been disrupted by protesters linked to Destiny Church in recent weeks . Photo: Supplied A prominent ethnic community leader has called on the Sikh community in New Zealand to turn their backs on future protests organised by True Patriots, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand is honoured to welcome Brahmrishi Guruvanand Ji on his sixth visit to the country, a moment of great spiritual significance for devotees and seekers alike. Scheduled for March–April 2026, this visit promises to be a transformative experience, bringing together communities from across New Zealand to reflect, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A prolific Auckland fraudster has been jailed after a months-long offending spree that netted more than $100,000. Thomas Davies, 38, racked up over $110,000 in trade debt under a false identity, including nearly $20,000 in equipment commonly used to operate a clandestine laboratory, from December 2024 to April […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Strong winds and extreme heat have brought down trees, cut power and fanned vegetation fires across parts of New Zealand, as temperatures surged into the high 30s and multiple weather warnings were issued. Napier and Hastings both topped 36C, leading the national temperature spike, with Gisborne at 33.2C, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! It has come to light that another service provider to the healthcare sector, Canopy Healthcare, has been hit by data breach. However, those affected have only just been informed of the attack that occurred six months ago. Patient records, passport information and bank account details have been affected. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The last 12 months have been a grind for households and businesses. Tight budgets, high interest rates, and rising costs made life tough. But economists say relief may finally be in sight — especially in 2026. Westpac’s chief economist Kelly Eckhold says the economy could grow by around […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A Celebration of Multiculturalism The Indian Kite Festival has become a much-loved fixture on Auckland’s summer calendar, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds for a day of colour, culture, and connection. Taking place on 17 January and organised by Vaishnav Parivar, the festival is more than […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Ministry of Health has been asked to carry out a review into how a recent cyber attack on ManageMyHealth was handled, following concerns that the personal information of tens of thousands of New Zealanders may have been compromised. ManageMyHealth is a privately operated online portal used by […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Motorists will pay more to register their vehicles from today, but prescription costs will drop in February – all part of a series of changes rolling out in the new year. The cost adjustments come as the Government implements a range of policies across prescription costs, tertiary study […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The world’s media was lining up to interview Dame Jacinda Ardern about her memoir, A Different Kind of Power – CBS, BBC, even Oprah. But as the former prime minister sat down to talk to Seven Sharp, she insisted the impression she makes on Kiwis matters most. “I’m […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Thunderstorm warning issued. (Source: istock.com) A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s Eve, from Whangārei in the north to the Wairarapa in the south. Auckland, Hamilton, Whanganui, and Palmerston North were in the firing line for the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Driving down Duke St, Papakura, you would not suspect it to contain Auckland’s unruliest house. The quiet, suburban street dotted with a mix of brick and tile and weatherboard houses is home to one property that racked up the most noise complaints in the city, Auckland Council has […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! After more than two decades, Splore Festival has confirmed its 2026 event will be its last, becoming one of the latest casualties in a challenging period for festivals both here and overseas. Around the world, long-running events were disappearing from the calendar. In the UK, more than 120 independent […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A Nelson nurse says he is living in fear as he tries to stop the deportation of his autistic child. Immigration New Zealand has denied 5-year-old Aidhan Nithin a pathway to live in New Zealand, after finding he is likely to impose significant costs or demands on health […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has accused the government of fast-tracking the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India for political gain, warning that stronger outcomes could have been achieved with more time. The deal was announced at the Beehive on Monday by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow!   India and New Zealand have struck a comprehensive free trade agreement, and India’s cabinet has now, reportedly, also signed off on the deal. The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) warmly welcomes the announcement of the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a milestone that marks a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A bizarre and dangerous incident has unfolded in Auckland after a man posing as a police officer attempted to pull over an actual police car — while allegedly more than twice the legal alcohol limit. Police say the 38-year-old was driving a station wagon fitted with red and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The annual Kiwi summer exodus is beginning: cars packed to the roof, kids in the backseat, and hours of open state highways ahead. But with heavier traffic, unfamiliar routes and long hours behind the wheel, the AA has urged motorists to prepare for conditions it says routinely catch […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! As a parent and a Member of Parliament, I hear often from families worried about the impact of the online world on their children. Social media and digital platforms are now part of everyday life, but they can also expose young people to bullying, harmful content, and unhealthy […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! National has been clear with councils – focus on the basics. Fix the pipes, collect the rubbish, and fill the potholes. Despite that, if you have opened your rates bill lately you would have been in for a shock as some communities see double-digit rates increases year after […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman has made it clear she will not hesitate to use the full range of policy tools available to the central bank if New Zealand’s housing market shows signs of either excessive overheating or a severe downturn. Her comments come at a time […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! First and foremost, I want to give a big thank you to our Indian communities for welcoming the Labour team and I into your spaces this year, be it into your businesses or at big events like Diwali! It’s been a massive year for Labour. We’ve heard loud […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! As the year comes to a close, the political mood in New Zealand appears to be shifting. A new poll shows Labour pulling ahead of National, opening up a clear eight-point lead and signalling that many voters may be rethinking their priorities. According to the survey, Labour has […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow!                                                                                  Disha Insights: Stories & Updates DISHA New Zealand […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! History was made in Auckland as the Hindu Foundation of New Zealand, with the support of the Consulate General of India, hosted New Zealand’s first-ever Dev Deepawali (or Dev Diwali) celebration. The landmark event took place on Saturday, 6 December, at the Athia Trust Community Hall in Onehunga, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Former top cop Jevon McSkimming has been given a sentence of home detention after being convicted of possessing objectionable material including of child exploitation and bestiality. In the Wellington High Court today he was sentenced to nine months home detention by Judge Tim Black. He was not placed […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Economists say the government is stuck between a rock and a hard place off the back of Treasury’s latest economic forecasts. By Anneke Smith of RNZ Tuesday’s Half-Year Fiscal and Economic Update (HYEFU) saw a budget surplus stretch further out of reach, to 2029/2030. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised to get […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The spotlight has fallen on violent youth offenders in the wake of an alleged attack on a diary by a teenager in Christchurch earlier this month that left the owner with stab wounds. Police have arrested a 14-year-old on suspicion of stabbing dairy owner Kamlesh Patel during a robbery in […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Authorities have cracked down on nine alleged illegal gambling venues in Auckland, seizing poker tables, cash, cryptocurrency and electronic devices as investigations continue into unlicensed operations. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) executed search warrants and inspections at the venues, which were allegedly offering unlicensed poker games to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Hemp industry laws are set to be loosened as Regulation Minister David Seymour announces sweeping changes. Seymour said the current licensing rules were heavy-handed and outdated, and would be replaced with new rules. Industrial hemp growers would no longer require a licence if the plants contained less than […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel. The notice published Thursday in the Federal […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! MPI investigating school complaint about ‘mouldy’ lunches Haeata Community College in Christchurch says some students reported feeling unwell after being offered the meals.  New Zealand Food Safety has found no food safety risks with the government’s school lunch provider after an investigation into mouldy lunches found at a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Crown Jewels protest turns messy What started as a dramatic protest at the Tower of London took an unexpected turn when a Kiwi police officer on holiday became the one making arrests. Senior Constable Mark Strongman — a Waikato officer with almost 30 years on the job — […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Minister for Disability Issues is seeking advice on the Supreme Court’s decision that two parents who care full-time for their disabled children are employees of the government and should received the same benefits and protections. Louise Upston asked the Disability Support Sevices, a government unit that was […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Every few months, another “miracle hack” pops up online claiming it’ll have you mortgage-free in five years. And every few months, I watch people get excited… only to realise the maths is a bit dodgy, or the trick only works if you’re earning six figures and living like […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The 36-year-old man accused of stabbing two people in separate incidents aboard a bus is due to appear in court today, as Auckland Transport describes the event as “deeply concerning”. One man died yesterday, and another was seriously injured after being stabbed by the same person at different times aboard […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Westpac bank has unveiled adjustments to its fixed-term home loan rates following the recent rise in wholesale interest rates with the Reserve Bank’s November Official Cash Rate (OCR) announcement. Effective Wednesday, Westpac will reduce its 6-month fixed-term special rate to 4.69% per annum, positioning it as the lowest […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Labour leader and former Police Minister Chris Hipkins is firmly rejecting claims that ex–police commissioner Andrew Coster briefed him about Jevon McSkimming’s affair before McSkimming was promoted to deputy police commissioner. Coster told TVNZ’s Q+A on Sunday that he informed Hipkins in July 2022, describing the conversation as […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Party leaders have reacted to a declining Te Pāti Māori in the last 1News Verian poll of the year. The poll showed support for Te Pāti Māori had dropped to 1% following weeks of negative publicity over disputes within the party. The party recorded 7% in a poll just a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Every year, as December rolls around, most of us start counting down the days until the classic Kiwi summer holiday. Whether you’re heading to the bach, going camping, or just planning to melt into a beach towel for a week, the long summer break feels like a built-in […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A man who attacked two people on the number 76 bus in Auckland last night has been named, but not yet caught, police say. One man died and a second man was seriously injured after they were attacked by the same person in two separate incidents aboard a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! ACT Party leader and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says the ACT Party is firmly committed to the principle of equal rights for all New Zealanders, without any discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, or skin colour. Speaking exclusively to The Indian News, Seymour emphasized that New […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! When we formed Government in 2023, we knew the job of cleaning up the mess and fixing the country would not be an overnight job. It’s been two years of hard work – in Government, from businesses large and small, and from every New Zealander. Inflation was at […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Yesterday, the Government introduced a Bill that will strengthen the penalties for shoplifting and better protect victims of crime, says Sunny Kaushal, Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group for the Victims of Retail Crime. “Christmas has come early to retailers”. “This is a direct result of our work […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s latest quarterly update on its nine key government targets—established to guide the public sector toward long-term national priorities—paints a picture of mixed progress. While several goals are firmly on track or already achieved, four major targets are now rated “at risk”, particularly in the crucial areas […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Open banking has recently become a major topic in New Zealand’s financial sector, sparking discussions about how it could improve banking services and give consumers greater control over their financial data. While the concept has been around internationally for several years, it has only now begun to gain […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a sharp warning to the government over its proposed cap on council rates increases, arguing the policy is unworkable, disconnected from local realities, and potentially damaging to critical infrastructure projects such as the City Rail Link (CRL). His criticism comes as the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Seventh New Zealand Sikh Games were held with great enthusiasm and community pride on the 29th and 30th of November 2025 at Bruce Pullman Park, Takanini. The annual event, now a significant part of the Sikh and wider South Asian sporting calendar in New Zealand, showcased athletic […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! On the revered occasion of the 350th centenary of the martyrdom of Sahib Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, a grand Sarv Dharam Sammelan was held at Gurudwara Sri Dashmesh Darbar, Kolmar Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland, on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. The event was organised under the stewardship of […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Better Future Trust, under the leadership of community advocate and philanthropist Shivani Arora, successfully hosted an impactful Ovarian Cancer Awareness Dinner at the Remuera Club on Saturday evening. The event brought together more than 170 attendees, including health professionals, community leaders, and dignitaries, for a night centred […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, affectionately known as Swami, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm by followers around the world. Born on 23 November 1926 in Puttaparthi, India, Baba declared at the age of 14 that his mission was the transformation of humanity through […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! You’ll likely remember the previous Government’s “ute tax”. Overnight, the cost of buying the kinds of vehicles people rely on – to get to work, to run a farm, to carry equipment, or simply to transport a family safely – jumped. Wellington added costs when household budgets were […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Big news for shoppers is also a vote of confidence in New Zealand’s economic outlook. US supermarket giant Costco is planning to open a second store in South Auckland, signalling that international investors see New Zealand as a stable and attractive place to invest and grow. Large developments […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Vibrant Morning at DISHA NZ: Seniors Shine Through Music, Movement and Meaningful Play DISHA NZ Charitable Trust hosted yet another lively and heart-warming session yesterday, bringing together senior community members for a morning filled with energy, smiles and celebration. The day began with our regular Purposeful Play exercise […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The recent visit of Sampat Saraswat Bamanwali, Founder and CEO of Eco Bharat, to New Zealand marked a unique blend of cultural celebration, civilizational exchange, and business diplomacy. From November 3 to 9, 2025, Bamanwali led the Indian delegation during the fourth round of India-New Zealand Free Trade […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Today, a small bunch of protestors demonstrated near Mahatma Gandhi Centre which houses a temple (Radha Krisna Mandir), office of Auckland Indian Association and office of New Zealand Indian Central Association. NZICA being the apex body of Indians in New Zealand constitutes of a large membership from Sikh […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A bus driver has been hospitalised following an unprovoked assault at the Manukau Bus Interchange on Monday afternoon. Sree Swami, who had recently started with Ritchies Transport (operating under Auckland Transport), was waiting to change routes when he was suddenly punched by a man reportedly involved in a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Police encourage landlords to be vigilant to the risks your properties are being used to commit crime. In the 18 months up to end of June 2025 Police uncovered 187 cannabis grow houses in the Auckland Region. Unfortunately, most of these sites were rental properties. These set ups […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In a historic step toward strengthening bilateral ties in tourism, the Consulate General of India in Auckland, in collaboration with The Indian News, organised an insightful seminar focused on fostering tourism cooperation between India and New Zealand. The event was held at the Consulate office in the SAP […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! During my past twelve months in Auckland, I have had the opportunity to visit cities such as Hamilton, Cambridge, and Whangārei, where I met with city council leaders, local business representatives, and community stakeholders. The central focus of all these meetings was to explore ways to strengthen trade, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust continues to nurture a sense of belonging, wellbeing, and lifelong learning among seniors and newcomers through its day programs and community initiatives. Two recent highlights – a special talk by Dr. Yogesh Kumar and the ongoing “Home Away from Home” program — beautifully […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Sakhi women’s group continues to bring joy, energy, and connection to migrant women through its supportive initiatives. Founded in 2017, Sakhi (meaning friend) has grown from just seven women into a strong, diverse community. It is led by Jyoti Parashar and Lavanya Komal, supported by a team […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Hindu Youth New Zealand (HYNZ) is delighted to announce the upcoming DharmaFest 2025, held in collaboration with the HOTA (Hindu Organisations, Temples, and Associations) Forum. This vibrant, youth-led celebration will take place on Saturday, 22 November 2025, at the Hindu Heritage Centre, 225 Malfroy Road, Rotorua, from 10:00 […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! India and New Zealand have launched the fourth round of negotiations in Auckland for their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking another major step toward deepening bilateral economic relations. According to India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, this round, which began on November 3, focuses on key areas […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Hindu Heritage Centre in Rotorua came alive on Saturday, 25 October 2025, as families gathered to celebrate Children’s Deepawali — a festival of light, joy, and cultural pride. The event was a vibrant showcase of colour, music, and talent, highlighting the creativity and spirit of young members […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is observed on October 1 each year to honour the invaluable contributions of older adults to families, communities, and society. This year, DISHA NZ proudly hosted a vibrant and heartwarming celebration on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, dedicated to recognising the wisdom, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Labour’s New Zealand Future Fund is the first step in its plan to back New Zealand’s potential and create secure, well-paid jobs across the country. “New Zealanders are inventive and resourceful, but years of underinvestment have left too many great Kiwi ideas without support, while the wealth we […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! National is focused on improving health and education for all New Zealanders. We want our kids to be taught the basics brilliantly, and we want all Kiwis to have access to timely and quality healthcare. That’s why I’m proud to share a few important announcements our Government has […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Fonterra’s decision to sell its consumer dairy brands—including household staples Anchor and Mainland—to French multinational Lactalis has stirred major debate across New Zealand’s farming and political circles. The $4 billion deal marks a dramatic restructuring of the country’s largest dairy cooperative and has drawn fierce criticism from New […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! On Saturday, 11 October 2025, Mt Eden War Memorial Hall came alive with joy and energy as Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust hosted the International Day of Older Persons Celebration. The event brought together seniors, families, and representatives from other community organisations, creating a vibrant atmosphere of unity and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! First Indian Resident at NZ’s First Culturally Appropriate Rest Home Turns 100 – A Proud Milestone for the South Asian Community. Mr. Madan moved into the care home in 2014 with his beloved wife, who sadly passed away a few years ago. Since then, he has continued to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow!   Auckland’s Indian music aficionados are in for a soulful treat this spring as renowned musician Amit Sen presents the 17th programme by his Mohammed Rafi Academy of Music and the 12th edition of his celebrated concert series, “Old is Gold,” on Saturday, 15 November at the Michael […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Hindu Heritage Centre, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, will come alive with colour, laughter, and learning as children and families gather to celebrate Children’s Deepawali on Saturday, 25 October 2025, from 3.00 to 6.00 pm. This special post-Deepawali celebration is dedicated to young […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Diwali greetings from Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan, based in Maungakiekie.  

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! I’m back in Wellington for a three-week sitting block after two weeks out in the community, listening to what matters most to you. It’s been a joy celebrating with Auckland’s vibrant Indian community over the past fortnight. At Ram Mandir Hall in West Auckland, I joined the Raksha […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Our Government has announced a couple of important things in the last week that I want to share with you. The first being two initiatives to move young people out of benefit dependency and incentivise them to stay in work. Every young person deserves the chance to build […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The young and energetic Managing Director of Bank of Baroda New Zealand, Mr. Sandeep Khetan, has a clear and confident message — Bank of Baroda is here to stay and is committed to providing customers in New Zealand with banking solutions that are smarter, stronger, and more rewarding […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Whau Disha Diwali Mela2025 andUpdates The festive spirit of Diwali lit up the New Lynn Community Centre on 4th October 2025, as DISHA New Zealand Charitable Trust, in collaboration with the Whau Ethnic Collective and the New Lynn Community Hub, and supported by The Trusts, hosted the vibrant […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Uttar Pradesh Association of New Zealand (UPANZ) illuminated the spirit of togetherness and devotion as it celebrated Prakash Parv 2025 on October 5 at the Balmoral Community Centre, Auckland. The event turned out to be a grand success, blending faith, festivity, and community bonding in a dazzling […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! When I sat down with Prithi Pal Singh Basra, one of New Zealand’s most respected Sikh leaders, I was struck by the calm dignity he carries and the depth of his lifelong commitment to service. For decades, Basra has been a guiding light for Sikhs across the country—building […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Christopher Luxon is losing control of the economy in more bad news for New Zealanders already struggling with the cost of living. Data released by Statistics New Zealand shows our economy shrunk by nearly 1% in the last quarter. Christopher Luxon stood in front of New Zealanders in […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Every New Zealander — at some point in their life — has faced a medical emergency, either personally or through a loved one. And almost every story carries the same bitter theme: endless waiting, delayed responses, and an overwhelming sense of helplessness. The dedication of doctors, nurses, and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The National Government has just expanded our FamilyBoost scheme – providing ECE rebates to tens of thousands more families. Families with young children can now claim a rebate of up to 40% of ECE costs, this is up from 25% previously. If your household has weekly ECE fees […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Next month, the University of Auckland Council will consider making the “Waipapa Taumata Rau” (WTR) papers optional—a step I’ve been calling for over many months. I’ve consistently warned that forcing this paper on all undergraduate students as a compulsory requirement undermines choice and damages the University of Auckland’s […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Journey on Two Wheels Earlier this year, I completed an extraordinary challenge: cycling the entire length of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, which follows the Continental Divide from the Mexico–US border all the way to Canada. At 4,420 kilometers and 55,000 meters of climbing, it is like […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The 1st New Zealand Hindu Women Conference – the very first Hindu Women’s Conference held outside Bharat – was successfully organised by the Hindu Women Forum, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, on Saturday, 20 September 2025, at the High Commission of India Auditorium, Wellington. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow!                                                         Centenary Series – Article 9 “Every profession, when guided by love, becomes an offering at the Feet of the Divine.” […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown sat down with The Indian News to reflect on his first term in office, the challenges facing the city, and the role of Auckland’s Indian community. As his current term draws to a close, he points to achievements made while acknowledging the work still […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! From early next year, over 100,000 more Year 1–8 students will have access to a Learning Support Coordinator to provide the support they need so they can thrive at school. By 2028, more students will have access to this support, with almost 300,000 students expected to benefit as […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! If you’ve been to your local dairy, takeaway shop, or corner store lately, you’ve probably noticed the change – fewer customers and fewer purchases. For the many in our Indian community, who run and work in these small businesses, the cost-of-living crisis is no longer just something we […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Moving to a new country takes courage. Migrants leave behind family and support networks to build a new life from scratch. Like generations of New Zealanders before them, they place their trust in the promise of hard work and opportunity. That is why it is so distressing when […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Disha NZ Trust recently hosted an informative presentation by Elisa Moller, Community Stroke Navigator from Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand, at both Balmoral and New Lynn Community Centres. The sessions were specifically tailored for Disha NZ seniors, focusing on stroke awareness, prevention, and the support available for those affected […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Long-time Puketāpapa resident Bala Venu Beeram has announced his candidacy, bringing with him decades of professional expertise and a deep commitment to community service. Bala and his wife have proudly raised their daughter in the area they’ve called home for many years. With a Master’s degree in Chemistry […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Hindu Organisations, Temples, and Associations (HOTA) Forum New Zealand is delighted to announce the 2025 Raksha Bandhan Community Festival, to be held at Shri Ram Mandir, Henderson, Auckland, on Sunday, 14 September 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.   This year’s celebration carries special significance with […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Bank of Baroda (New Zealand) Ltd., a trusted financial institution serving the local community since 2010, successfully organized a Community Leaders Meet to engage with prominent members of the Indian community in New Zealand. The event served as a platform to strengthen relationships, foster dialogue, and understand the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Whau Ethnic Collective (WEC) recently hosted its 3rd Annual General Meeting, bringing together members, volunteers, and community supporters for an evening of reflection and renewal. The gathering celebrated governance transitions, recognized key contributions, and reaffirmed the collective’s commitment to inclusive leadership and representation. The meeting acknowledged the […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Auckland, 25 August 2025 – Moving into the third quarter of the year, Udaan, in partnership with Whau Ethnic Collective, successfully conducted an empowering workshop on CV and cover letter writing, along with interview skills training through mock interview practice. The event took place on 23rd August 2025 […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Bank of Baroda New Zealand proudly introduces FREEDOM 60, a specially curated banking solution for individuals aged 60 and above. This all-in-one product combines the FREEDOM 60 Savings Account and FREEDOM 60 Fixed Deposit, offering higher returns, zero fees, and full digital access—designed to bring ease, value, and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! first-ever community Ganesh Visarjan on Sunday, 31 August 2025, from 2.45 pm to 5.00 pm, marking the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most cherished Hindu festivals, honours Lord Ganesha – the remover of obstacles and the bringer of wisdom, prosperity, and new […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Reserve Bank has revised its housing market forecast, now expecting house prices to fall slightly by 0.3% this year—far below its previous 7% growth estimate. It attributes slower-than-expected house price growth to weaker household wealth and reduced spending, since housing significantly influences both. Real household wealth has […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Parliament has passed Labour MP Camilla Belich’s bill which ends the right of employers to place gag orders on staff talking about their salaries. Workers should be able to talk about their own pay to make sure any unfairness or discrimination in pay is quickly identified and is […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Kiwis received welcome news last week as the Reserve Bank again reduced the Official Cash Rate. The latest reduction means the OCR has now fallen from 5.5 per cent to 3 per cent in just a year. The Reserve Bank has also signalled two further reductions this year. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Recently, Parliament passed the Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill. This law, brought by a Labour MP and supported by the National Party, makes it illegal for employers to stop staff from talking about their pay. Supporters say it will help close the gender pay gap. ACT […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The New Zealand Government is introducing new legislative and policy changes to fast-track supermarket development, aiming to increase competition in the grocery sector and ease cost-of-living pressures. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis announced the reforms following a feedback process involving both current market players and prospective entrants. The […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! This man successfully tackled youth retail crime in New Zealand. He says Victoria could follow the same plan. The architect of New Zealand’s successful crackdown on youth retail crime has warned that Victoria must abandon “catch-and-release” justice and embrace a zero-tolerance approach if it is serious about protecting […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Hindu Heritage Centre at 225 Malfroy Road, Rotorua, is set to host a significant and vibrant celebration on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, uniting the community through two meaningful events. Her Excellency Ms. Neeta Bhushan, High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, and Her Worship Tania Tapsell, the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! This year’s New Year Honours List, presented by King Charles III, celebrates the incredible achievements of seven remarkable individuals in New Zealand. These honorees come from diverse backgrounds and have made extraordinary contributions to their communities, industries, and fields of expertise. From academics to business leaders, their hard […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A recent incident involving a local cab company has sparked concerns over unethical practices by taxi drivers in the city. A passenger reported being charged three times the standard fare during nighttime hours without prior notification from the driver. This case highlights broader issues within the industry, including […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! I am incredibly proud of the work my team has delivered in 2024. It’s been a mammoth year for the Government – because a mammoth amount of work is needed to get New Zealand back on track. New Zealanders should feel confident our plan is helping to rebuild […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! It’s a pleasure to submit my last column of the year before I enjoy some time with friends and family over the summer. Just like many readers of this column, my colleagues and I have been very busy wrapping up the year’s work ahead of the break. Brooke […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The finance minister’s introduction of a new indicator for measuring the budget has sparked accusations of creative accounting from opposition parties. However, Nicola Willis has defended the change, arguing that including a long-term funded scheme in short-term decision-making was counterproductive to the government’s goal of improving fiscal health. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! It’s the summer holidays and what better time to reflect on the year that has been. Labour has taken a lot of time to get back to the basics of who we are, getting out around the country and listening to people about what they want to see […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Disha NZ Charitable Trust hosted its much-anticipated Christmas Celebration on 9th December at the New Lynn Community Centre. The event, supported by the Whau Local Board, Whau Ethnic Collective, GOPIO, and Shivani Restaurant, was a heartwarming affair that brought Auckland’s diverse communities together in the true spirit of […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In the last five thousand years, in this country, we have produced incredible yogis of enormous power and capability. And yet, you have not even heard of most of them. All of them made a tremendous difference to the small groups of people who were around them and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Sahaj Yoga is more than just a practice; it is a transformative journey that brings harmony, clarity, and joy into human life. Rooted in the awakening of the Kundalini energy within us, Sahaj Yoga provides a unique approach to achieving self-realization and mental peace, empowering individuals to navigate […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! As a baby, a child sleeps beside the mother. It knows the comfort of the mother’s body. As it grows up, you want to let the child sleep separately, which is very essential for the growth of the child. But if you put him in a different bed […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The much-anticipated establishment of the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Auckland has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone for the Indian diaspora in the region. H.E. Dr Madan Mohan Sethi, the first Consul General of India in Auckland, arrived as scheduled on Sunday, November 17, and wasted […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The call to “Kill the Bill” resonated loudly as a hīkoi of 42,000 protesters stood before Parliament, demanding an end to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. While the bill’s defeat seems inevitable with National and New Zealand First withdrawing their support for its second reading, it may not […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Prime Minister has failed to show leadership and kill the Treaty Principles Bill. It’s time to stand up for our shared history and tell the government why they are wrong to divide us.  Te Tiriti o Waitangi is our country’s founding document. It forms the basis of […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! One of this Government’s main priorities is to restore law and order in New Zealand. All Kiwis deserve to feel safe in their homes, communities and workplaces, and there is no reason that New Zealand shouldn’t be one of the safest countries in the world. Sadly, for six […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Everyone deserves to feel safe and be safe when using public transport. And our city’s bus drivers should be safe too. Sadly, reports of crimes on buses – both against passengers and drivers – have created real fear for some public transport users. In September, I met with […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A series of new laws targeting gang activity will come into effect from midnight, marking a significant step in the government’s broader strategy to reduce crime, says Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. These measures aim to disrupt gang operations and diminish their influence, but the direct impact on reducing […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! On Monday 18 November, Age Concern Auckland proudly launched its South Asian Family and Sexual Violence Prevention Initiative, marking a significant step toward addressing family and sexual violence among older adults in South Asian communities. This pioneering project aims to tackle an often-overlooked issue through tailored interventions and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In a historic first, 14 members of the Hindu Women Forum (and their family members) successfully completed the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, an event aimed at empowering women through physical challenge and spiritual connection. Known for its breathtaking scenery and cultural significance, the 19.4-kilometer trek in Tongariro National Park […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The First Ever Diwali Organized by the Pakistani Community in New Zealand Sindhi Sangat New Zealand (SSNZ) proudly hosted an extraordinary Diwali celebration on Sunday 10 November at the Western Springs Garden Community Hall, making history as the first Diwali event organized by the Pakistani community in New […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Thousands of people joined the hīkoi mō te Tiriti, a march spanning Aotearoa, to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill and government policies affecting Māori. Their journey over the Auckland Harbour Bridge was a striking show of unity and strength. Some reporters described the bridge moving under the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Every week, I hear from local businesses still feeling the impact of poor policy decisions made by past governments. One area where issues consistently arise is from small business owners who run licensed liquor stores. These businesses face costly, time-consuming regulations that, while well-intentioned, fail to benefit the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Our young people are paying the price as the National Government cuts school builds, cancels school bus routes, and reduces the school lunches programme, making life harder for many of our families. Last week, the Government went back on its word to keep the full school lunch programme […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The government is planning to start roadside drug testing by the end of the year, but there are concerns it could actually make roads less safe. The idea is to test drivers’ saliva for drugs like cocaine, meth, and cannabis to prevent drug-impaired driving. If someone tests positive […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – The recent Khalistani protests held in Auckland, New Zealand aimed at creating awareness about an upcoming referendum on 17 November 2024 has largely failed to achieve its intended impact. Despite attempts to rally support for their cause, the protesters were met with limited attention […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow!   The Manawatu Hindu Society (MHS) has achieved a major milestone by opening the first Hindu temple in Palmerston North (19 Purdie Place, Milson).  The opening ceremony was held on 12 October 2024 and over 500 devotees joined to celebrate this historic moment.  This is the first Hindu […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Last week’s data showed that inflation in the year to September 2024 was just 2.2 per cent. That’s down from 5.6 per cent just over a year ago, and 7 per cent in 2022 – a stark reminder of how quickly Kiwi families were going backwards. This is […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Disha NZ Charitable Trust organised Whau Disha Diwali in collaboration with the Whau Ethnic Collective, New Lynn Community Hub, and Hindu Elders Foundation on Sunday, 13th October 2024 at the New Lynn Community Centre. The venue was transformed into a vibrant hub of colours, music, and festivities as […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! As we prepare to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, we find ourselves in a world grappling with modern-day demons that threaten to consume humanity. The forces of destruction loom large, ready to unleash chaos and create mayhem if their desires […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! What are the core teachings emphasized by Sai Baba on Avatar Declaration Day? On Avatar Declaration Day, the core teachings of Sathya Sai Baba that are emphasized include 1. Love and Compassion: He emphasized universal love and encouraged expressing it through selfless acts of kindness. 2. Service to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! If you’re refinancing your home loan, mortgage brokers advise negotiating for a rate discount, as many banks have unpublicized special rates and cashback offers that can lead to significant savings, particularly for those with good equity. ANZ recently made headlines by offering a 5.59% one-year fixed-term rate exclusively […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! With 35,000 people protesting in Dunedin last weekend, the outrage New Zealanders feel over the Government stalling the new hospital build is very clear to see. This is just another example of broken promises from a government that has its priorities all wrong. Dunedin was promised a new […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Brilliant news for the regions was announced by the Government on Sunday. Some 149 projects have been selected to be fast tracked for approval under the Fast Track Approvals Bill. They will make a big difference in the regions by delivering jobs and growth and develop a pipeline […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! DISHA NZ proudly celebrated the International Day of Older Persons with a beautiful and memorable event on 2nd October 2024. The celebration highlighted the joys and challenges of seniors’ day-to-day lives, bringing together multiple generations for a day of connection, laughter, and appreciation. The celebration started with three […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Prime Minister of New Zealand Rt Hon Christopher Luxon officially opened the new manufacturing facility of Nauhria Precast Ltd at Hunua Road in Papakura on Thursday 26th September. The opening ceremony was witnessed by an impressive gathering of over 200 people including Parliamentary dignitaries, Developers and key industry […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Reserve Bank has lowered its benchmark cash rate by 50 basis points. The central bank reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 4.75 percent, marking its lowest point in 18 months. This larger-than-expected rate cut was deemed necessary due to easing inflation and the underperformance of the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The vibrant spirit of community and camaraderie was on full display on September 21st as the WE Women’s Era group hosted an exhilarating event, “Desi Pataakha,” at the Fickling Convention Centre. The WE group, led by the prominent community leader and renowned media personality Kashika Singh, boasts a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The launch of the Ethnic Arts & Trade Foundation NZ at the Parliament Beehive in Wellington on 25th September 2024 was a remarkable event, well-attended by members of New Zealand’s diverse ethnic communities, Parliamentarians, and Ambassadors/High Commissioners. The evening featured captivating performances by African, Chinese, Indian, Columbian, and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Sadhguru: It is common to hear people say that their head leads them in one direction and their heart in another. In yoga, the fundamental basis we establish is this: you are a single being. There is no separation of head and heart; you are one whole. Let […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Vedic Sun Sign describes your Public Self, the Moon Sign (Janam Rashi) describes your Emotional Personality (the way you interact with others, not necessarily how you are inside) and the Rising Sign (Lagna) describes your true Inner Self (how you are inside and how you face the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Disha NZ Charitable Trust marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new North Shore Centre, located at 55 Meadowwood Dr, Unsworth Heights. The event, held on September 12 was a great success, drawing a large crowd of community members, esteemed guests, and dedicated volunteers. The […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In recent years, Auckland, New Zealand, has become a sought-after destination for many young Indian migrants, primarily those in their late 20s to early 30s. Armed with dreams of a better livelihood and a desire for new opportunities, these migrants arrive in the city on various visas—work visas, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Hindu Heritage Centre in Rotorua is delighted to announce the upcoming International Coffee Painting Exhibition featuring the renowned artist Mr. Uday Korde from Gujarat, India. Sponsored by the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy, this highly anticipated exhibition will take place from 18 October to 20 October 2024. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Taking a taxi recently, I got talking with the driver. He told me about the business he used to run, before he had to close it permanently due to the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions. Not long before the pandemic, he’d bought a house. He ended up in a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! For over five years, military-style semi-automatic weapons have been banned in New Zealand. Labour made the change with near-unanimous support following the tragic events of March 15. Now, the Government is refusing to rule out reintroducing dangerous firearms like the one used in that massacre. They’ve said they […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand has been trying to get a free trade agreement with India for the last two decades, but those efforts have not borne fruit. Successive governments have tried to woo their Indian counterparts, with various degrees of enthusiasm, but an FTA remains elusive. Now a new player […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! If you are a gang member in New Zealand, your life is about to become a lot less pleasant. That is because our Government has just passed a law that will crack down on these criminal groups, and significantly minimise the misery they inflict on other New Zealanders. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The opening of Mānawa Bay, a new outlet mall near Auckland Airport, has led to severe traffic congestion, frustrating airlines and causing delays for airport staff and passengers. Located less than three kilometres from the airport, the mall has attracted large crowds since its opening, and the resulting […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A two-day alcohol sales suspension for New World supermarkets across the South Island is expected to be a significant financial hit, according to an alcohol watchdog. Thirty-two New World stores will face a 48-hour ban on selling alcohol after breaching rules on online alcohol advertising, as ruled by […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Financial Losses Soar as New Zealand Faces Surge in Cyber Attacks New Zealand’s battle against cybercrime has intensified, with recent data revealing a significant increase in financial losses due to online attacks. The latest figures from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) show that from April 1 to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A 46-year-old Auckland businessman was today sentenced to seven months home detention in the Auckland District Court after Customs prosecuted him for smuggling approximately 984 kilograms of undeclared chewing tobacco and evading approximately NZ$267,390 in duty and taxes. Vivek Brahmbhatt and his business – R D Import Limited […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Cabinet has endorsed three key principles to be incorporated into Act Party leader David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill. The principles— “Civil Government,” “Rights of Hapū and Iwi Māori,” and “Right to Equality”—have been outlined in government documents, including analysis from the Ministry of Justice. David Seymour, also the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Older women suffering from urine incontinence can benefit from frequent, low-impact exercise, including yoga, stretching, and strengthening, according to a new study. The research, led by scientists at Stanford Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco, is part of a bigger attempt to develop low-risk, low-cost treatments […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has voiced strong criticism of health professionals in Hawke’s Bay for their policy of prioritizing young Māori and Pasifika in healthcare services. The decision to provide free GP and nurse services to young people aged 14 to 24 years based on ethnicity has now […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! I am always glad to see Police visible in our communities across New Zealand. I also notice that the Police look increasingly like the rest of New Zealand, with greater diversity in the Police force reflecting the communities they serve. I understand that for families and businesses impacted […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Kelston Girls’ College in West Auckland had to go into lockdown this afternoon after a member of the public entered the school grounds and broke a window. This incident happened following a fight involving a student the person knew. The school initiated the lockdown shortly after 3 PM. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is proud to announce that it will be hosting an Asia Summit on October 15, 2024 – marking its 30th anniversary. This significant milestone underscores the Foundation’s commitment to helping New Zealanders build their knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Shincheonji’s General Assembly Chairman, Man-hee Lee, visits Cheongju during his nationwide tour to emphasize the importance of the fulfilment of Revelation. Around 100 pastors from established churches came to worship together, and a welcoming procession of over 4km welcomed the Chairman. Mr Lee has visited over 40 churches […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Thousands of Woolworths workers, feeling “underpaid, understaffed, and undervalued,” are set to walk off the job on Tuesday, according to their union. This will mark the first nationwide strike by supermarket employees in New Zealand, taking place between 12 pm and 2 pm in stores across the country. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! A new case of mpox, likely linked to the recent Winter Pride Festival in Queenstown, has been confirmed, Health NZ announced today. This brings the total number of mpox cases in New Zealand to 54 since the disease became notifiable in June 2022, with five cases reported this […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Hindu Council of New Zealand, in collaboration with the New Zealand Police, is pleased to announce a special Police Recruitment Seminar to be held in Rotorua. This event aims to provide an opportunity for members of the Indian community and the wider public to learn more about […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Health New Zealand, also known as Te Whatu Ora, is initiating a call for voluntary redundancies among administrative, advisory, and specialized roles as it faces the prospect of further job cuts due to financial constraints. This move is part of a broader effort to address the budgetary challenges […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! First it was border workers. For months Kiwis had been told by the National Government there would be no cuts to the front line, and then we found out some of the people who work to prevent drugs and pests coming into New Zealand were losing their jobs. […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! New Zealand’s infrastructure is at a crossroads. Water, transport, and resilience are not just local issues. They are national priorities requiring a coordinated effort between central and local government. Our Government understands the urgency of these challenges and is committed to providing the tools and support necessary to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Spark, one of New Zealand’s largest telecommunications companies, has announced a significant restructuring plan aimed at reducing its labor costs by $50 million. This decision, which has sent ripples through the company, will affect hundreds of employees. The move comes as Spark faces mounting pressure to stay competitive […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Emergency services quickly responded to help a rock climber who fell more than 80 meters in Queenstown. The incident happened around 11:55 a.m. on Gorge Road, where a man was reported to have suffered serious injuries after falling while climbing. The scene was filled with four police cars, […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In New Zealand, recent natural disasters like the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have led to a surge in insurance claims, costing more than $3.5 billion. In fact, over 112,000 claims were filed just from these two events alone. The Canterbury earthquakes were even more costly, with […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Luxon Asserts Crown Sovereignty in Heated Parliamentary Exchange Prime Minister Christopher Luxon firmly stated in Parliament that Māori ceded sovereignty to the Crown, sparking a tense debate during Question Time. The exchange began when Green Party Co-Leader Chloe Swarbrick repeatedly pressed Luxon on whether he believed Māori had […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Former Green Party MP Darleen Tana, who identifies with they/them pronouns, has made it clear that they have no intention of resigning from Parliament despite the party’s request. Tana was elected as a list MP and believes they are still fairly representing their voters. Last month, Green Party […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In recent years, our welfare system has gone from being a critical safety net for those in genuine need, to a long-term crutch for those capable of entering the workforce. Our Government recognises this and is pushing ahead with plans to break the cycle of welfare dependency in […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The government has introduced stricter rules for people receiving benefits, with new measures to ensure they meet their work obligations. These changes were announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston after a Cabinet meeting in Auckland. Key Changes Announced: Longer Penalty […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will announce its next decision on the Official Cash Rate (OCR) next week. Economists have various predictions and expectations, which could have significant implications for the economy. Predictions and Economic Conditions BNZ economists predict a 25 basis points (bps) cut in […]

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Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Brokers are advising New Zealanders to avoid locking in long-term mortgage rates, despite major banks offering lower rates right now. They believe it’s better to choose shorter-term rates as borrowing costs are expected to drop by the end of the year. Recently, ANZ became the first major bank […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Wellington is currently facing a tough period with many businesses struggling and a significant drop in consumer confidence. The city’s public sector is experiencing job cuts, and the rising cost of living is causing people to spend less. A local resident shared on Breakfast that the high cost […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has decided to introduce changes to the maths curriculum for Year 0-8 students a year earlier than planned. This decision comes after a study revealed that only 22% of Year 8 students are meeting the expected maths benchmarks. Luxon called the results “appalling” and […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Westpac economists have updated their predictions, now expecting the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in October and November. They also foresee a significant dip in GDP and a rise in unemployment. According to Westpac’s chief economist Kelly Eckhold, recent data suggests that the […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! In an adventurous blend of cultural immersion and charity, the Lassi Lovin Kiwis are gearing up to take on the Indian Himalayan Autorickshaw Run, a thrilling and challenging journey spanning from September 1st to September 14th, 2024. Representing New Zealand, the team, consisting of Jaigopal Oberoi, Lakshya Oberoi […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Findings were published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Diet’s Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: History and Present Understanding. The role of nutrition in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease has been […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Many thousands of hours go into protecting our native species, restoring our forests, and protecting our environment for future generations. New Zealanders are incredibly proud of where we live and don’t want to see our beautiful forests, birds, and animals gone forever, just because some offshore companies want […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! The health system in New Zealand is facing tremendous pressure. Doctors are sounding alarms about staff shortages and burnout, while patients are sharing their experiences of long wait times and delayed diagnoses. In response to these challenges, telehealth services are increasingly stepping in to bridge the gap. The […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! On Saturday, the 27th of July, the Udaan team and Whau Ethnic Collective hosted another highly successful Career Development and Networking Event at the New Community Centre. This event marks the third successful workshop by Udaan, an initiative launched at the beginning of 2024 by Jyoti Parashar, Shveta […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! ANZ’s economists believe the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates sooner rather than later, but they also say that house prices will stay weak for now. In their latest NZ Property Focus report, ANZ’s economists have changed their forecast for house prices this year. They now expect a […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Heavy rain, ice, and snow are hitting the South Island due to a cold front moving in. MetService reported heavy rain overnight along the east coast of the South Island, with snow levels dropping to 400-500 meters above sea level. By midday on Tuesday, heavy snow warnings were […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Air New Zealand has decided to abandon its climate targets for 2030, citing the high costs and scarcity of necessary resources.In a statement, the airline announced it would no longer aim to reduce its carbon intensity by 2030 and would withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative. The […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere says the Government’s proposed changes to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act could be the largest seizure of Māori interests since the 1860s. The Government plans to revise the act, originally passed by the National-Māori Party Government in 2011, in response to […]

Please Contribute Here to help us Grow! Bus Driver Reports Racial Abuse Incident on Auckland Route Henry Liu was driving a route 70 bus from Britomart to Botany when a woman boarded and began using racist slurs. Near Auckland University, the woman started counting Asian passengers, making Liu feel uneasy. “I sensed something was wrong […]