Luxon Backs Rising Prison Numbers!
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described New Zealand’s rapidly expanding prison population as “a good thing”, framing the rise as evidence that the government’s hard-line approach to crime is working.…
Building New Zealand’s economy-Christopher Luxon
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…
The New India Story: Progress, Power, and Purpose
1.The Coming of the Modi Government The arrival of the Modi government in 2014 marked a decisive shift in India’s political and administrative landscape. After years of coalition-era uncertainty, policy…
Ethnic Minority Communities Contribute $87 Billion to New Zealand’s Economy!
Waitakere Ethnic Board, in collaboration with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), and the New Zealand Government’s Auckland Policy Office, is proud to announce…
Old is Gold – A Timeless Musical Journey
Auckland’s Indian music community was gifted a deeply memorable evening of melody, heritage, and emotion this spring when renowned musician and mentor Amit Sen presented the 17th programme of his…
Jaishankar calls on President Putin; conveys greetings of PM Modi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow ahead of the Annual India-Russia Summit and conveyed greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…
World Boxing Cup Finals: Pawan stuns WBC Brazil gold medalist, Hitesh shocks Asian Games champion
India’s scintillating run at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 roared ahead on Day two with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70 kilograms) delivering two of the tournament’s biggest…
PM Modi to hoist flag at Shri Ram Temple on Nov 25
Ayodhya today stands not only as a custodian of age-old traditions but also as a torchbearer of future-ready development. On November 25th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the saffron…
“Open source analysis and predictive analysis helped us”: COAS Gen Dwivedi
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday highlighted the importance of open-source and predictive analysis during Operation Sindoor 1.0 and gave credit for contributions from domestic…
“‘RUDRA’ brigade to succeed in multi-domain operations: General Officer Commanding-in-Chief
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, on Wednesday, said that ‘RUDRA’, an integrated all-arms brigade, has been formed and successfully operationally validated during Operation Akhand Prahar in…
President Murmu, Vice-President Radhakrishnan condole deaths in Delhi blast
President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan have expressed their condolences for the loss of lives in the high-intensity blast near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort that occurred on Monday evening,…
Delhi blast: CM Rekha Gupta meets injured at Lok Nayak Hospital, appeals Delhiites to “Avoid rumours and maintain peace”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with her Cabinet colleague Ashish Sood, visited Lok Nayak Hospital in the national capital, where the injured in the blast near Red Fort are…
“Saddened and shocked beyond words”: Leaders condole loss of lives in Delhi blast
Political leaders across the country have expressed shock and sadness over the high-intensity blast near Delhi’s historic Red Fort that took place on Monday evening, leaving at least eight people…
MCD bypolls: AAP, Congress, BJP announce candidates
Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress and Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday announced their candidates for Delhi Municipal Corporation by-elections to be held on November 30. Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said…
Assault on Auckland Bus Driver Highlights Safety Concerns at Transport Hubs.
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…
CM Mamata Banerjee trying her best to give voter cards and Aadhar cards to illegal immigrants: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul
Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activity in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party had…
Landlords: Stay Alert to Keep Your Properties Safe
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…
Shaping the Future of Tourism!
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…
Taking politics out of the classroom
When parents send their children to school, they expect them to learn real facts, to think for themselves, and to understand the wider world. They don’t expect politics to be…
PCA announces Rs 11 lakh award for Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur
The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has announced a cash award of Rs 11 lakh each to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s…
Bihar polls: Nityanand Rai slams Mahagathbandhan CM face “corrupt” Tejashwi Yadav
Union Minister Nityanand Rai slammed Mahagathbandhan CM face candidate, Tejashwi Yadav, and asked how a person who is “corrupt” can free Bihar from corruption?” The Assembly elections in Bihar are…
Historic initiative by the Consulate General of India in Auckland and The Indian News NZ
To promote two way tourism between India and New Zealand, be a part of the historic initiative by the Consulate General of India in Auckland and The Indian News…register yourself…
Hindu Women Forum NZ Celebrates Karva Chauth 2025 Across New Zealand
Following the resounding success of the 1st New Zealand Hindu Women Conference held in Wellington in September 2025, the Hindu Women Forum (HWF), a division of Hindu Council of New…
Fixing what matters, from the community to Parliament
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…
Global Indians: The Rise of a New India and Its Vibrant Diaspora
Across the world today, millions of people of Indian origin form one of the largest and most influential diasporas. India, with its civilisational history spanning more than 5,000 years, has…