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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…

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Jacinda Ardern on her cancer scare and a chilling public bathroom encounter.

2 January 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Severe thunderstorm watch for much of North Island .

31 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Papakura rowdy house revealed as Auckland’s worst for noise complaints.

29 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year

29 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Fake Cop Tries to Pull Over Real Police — While Drunk

22 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Fatigue, roadworks and congestion: AA’s warning for summer drivers

20 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Breman Signals Readiness to Act!

19 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Backing our Indian communities to thrive in New Zealand

19 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Disgraced former top cop sentenced on objectionable material charges

17 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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‘In plain sight’: Nine illegal gambling venues raided in Auckland

11 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Kiwis soon face new social media screening for travelling to US.

11 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Crown Jewels protest turns messy — and a visiting Kiwi cop steps in

10 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Carers ruled government employees – minister consider options

10 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Yes, You can fast-track your goal of becoming mortgage-free

10 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Major bank changes some home loan rates, with one going down – and others increasing

9 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Hipkins Insists: Briefing on McSkimming by Coster ‘Never Happened’

9 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Who’s up and who’s down? Party leaders react to new 1News poll

9 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Why does NZ take such a long summer break? 🇳🇿

9 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Police searching for 36-year-old man after deadly Auckland bus stabbing

9 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Two Years of Fixing the Basics: New Zealand’s Turnaround-Christopher Luxon

4 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Four of Nine Government Targets Falling Behind, Report Finds!

4 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Open Banking Explained: A New Era for Financial Services in New Zealand

4 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Auckland Mayor Slams Rates Cap, Warns of Impact on City Rail Link

4 December 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Building New Zealand’s economy-Christopher Luxon

20 November 2025 The Editor The Indian News

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…