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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…

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New Zealand Air Force Hercules Joins Australian Squadron for Exercise Trojan Compass

17 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Govt flags potential cost of living relief, no fuel tax cut amid Iran war

16 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Government was prepared to offer targeted cost-of-living support if petrol prices keep climbing due to the Middle East conflict, but has ruled out cutting…

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New Zealand costume designer Kate Hawley has taken home the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for the film Frankenstein.

16 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Gull stations run out of fuel as petrol hits $3 a litre mark

16 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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An Honor and a Mission: Officially Designated to the High Commission.

14 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

High Commissioner designate to New Zealand, Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi received the letter of Credence from Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji. Inspired by Rashtrapatiji’s perspectives on her memorable State Visit to 🇳🇿 in 2024.…

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Safer town centres benefit everyone

12 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Exports and Tourism Surge as Economy Gains Momentum-Christopher Luxon

12 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Immigration New Zealand hunts missing Indian Holi performers after visas expire

9 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

Immigration New Zealand is searching for members of an Indian Holi performance group who have overstayed their visas after failing to leave the country. According to a report by the…

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High Court upholds decision voiding Papatoetoe local election

6 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Trade Me drops success fee, Facebook ‘snapping at its heels’

5 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Brain Drain Debate Resurfaces as Kiwis Seek Opportunities in Australia

4 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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South Asians most targeted by racial abuse, police hate crime data reveals

3 March 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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One in seven New Zealand children living in hardship, new data shows

26 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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26 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Recovery, Reform, Resilience:PM Luxon

26 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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NZ-India FTA must protect workers and students

26 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Families deserve certainty on Parent Resident Visas

26 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

Over recent months I have heard from many families who have lived and worked in New Zealand for years, contributed to the economy, and met every requirement to sponsor their…

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NZ Signals Support for UK Move on Andrew’s Succession

26 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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.…

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NZICA at 100: A Legacy of Leadership, Advocacy and Community

26 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

When an organisation reaches a century of service in Aotearoa New Zealand, it signifies more than longevity. It represents resilience, adaptation, contribution and earned trust. As the New Zealand Indian…

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Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer – trade minister

25 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

The Free Trade Agreement with India is better than almost every other trade agreement with India, says the trade minister, who is optimistic it will get the political support needed…

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Malabar Gold & Diamonds Hosts Māori Cultural Delegation, Marking Indo-New Zealand Cultural Exchange

23 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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River breaches banks, floods close highways in Canterbury

17 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Hospitals, water, roads: What NZ’s new 30-year infrastructure plan means!

17 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

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…

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Indian Para Swimmer Makes History with Cook Strait Relay Crossing!

17 February 2026 The Editor The Indian News

In a remarkable display of endurance, teamwork, and determination, Indian para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohiya became the first Indian para-athlete to successfully cross the formidable Cook Strait in a relay…