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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…

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Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in ‘State of the Nation’ speech

16 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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,…

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Hopes six-monthly reporting season will show economic turnaround

16 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Free Trade Agreement with India must protect migrant workers – Labour

16 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

[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…

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Alert: Power cuts and flooding as storm hammers lower North Island. Avoid non-essential travel.

16 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

More than 30,000 properties have lost power as wild winds bring trees and power lines down across much of the lower North Island.

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Standing Strong : Sunny Kaushal

12 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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HariPrabodham NZ: historic spiritual centre opens in West Auckland!

12 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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10 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Couple fight to keep more than $200k cash they found in ceiling

9 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Papatoetoe candidates highlight magnitude of new local body election

5 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Luxon heckled, Peters fiery as politicians speak at Waitangi

5 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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.…

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Passengers evacuated after Auckland train routed onto wrong track

5 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Luxon arrives at Waitangi for Iwi Chairs Forum meeting

4 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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.…

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Driver licence system overhaul unveiled: Cheaper, simpler, but still safety-focused

3 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Nipah: What travellers need to know about deadly virus

3 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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,…

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‘My heart is always back there’: Kiwi charity founder returns from Ukraine

3 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Direct flights between Auckland and Bangkok to resume

3 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Why are school uniforms so expensive? And do we need them?

2 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Bodies of victims recovered from Mount Maunganui landslide

2 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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.…

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Area around Mt Maunganui slip to open when safe – mayor

2 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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.…

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Auckland storm video goes viral after contractor waters tree in heavy rain

22 January 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Dairy giant Fonterra opens South Island recruitment for organic milk supply

22 January 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Labour won’t win back Auckland until the city can trust the party again.

22 January 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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.…

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Mount Maunganui landslip at base of Mauao damages caravans and vehicles

22 January 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes first speech of election year: ‘The election cannot come soon enough’

21 January 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…