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Global Finance Founder and Managing Director Ajay Kumar has called for a more targeted approach to skilled migration, saying New Zealand has a significant opportunity to strengthen economic growth by…
With the state visit of the Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji, earlier this month, we witnessed the elevation of the India-New Zealand bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, backed…
Auckland’s talented young table tennis player Payas Jajal has earned the honour of representing New Zealand at the 2026 Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, to be held in New Delhi, India,…
On any holiday in New Zealand, walk into a local library and you will see children exploring in different ways. Some local kids might be flipping through storybooks, while many…
Hate crime laws are not working well in practice, but the existing legal framework should be improved rather than creating new offences, the Law Commission has found. In its report…
The Hindu Elders Foundation (HEF), a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand (HCNZ), celebrated Matariki, the Māori New Year, on Sunday, 12 July 2026 at the Balmoral.Temple Community…
The recently concluded visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to New Zealand will be remembered as a watershed moment in the relationship between the world’s largest democracy and one…
The Indian Weekender Hall of Fame Awards 2026, held on 3 July 2026 at Auckland’s prestigious Cordis Hotel, celebrated excellence, leadership and outstanding service to the community in a glittering…
The Indian community in New Zealand has long been recognised for its hard work, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to building a better future. A landmark report released in July 2026…
More than 10,000 people are expected to attend a community event to cap off celebrations on 11 July, according to one community leader. An academic, meanwhile, says the visit is…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the India Free Trade Agreement will have different immigration settings than deals with other countries, because each deal is unique. The Drama: Is the Deal…
Former Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Raj Kumar Dubey, said India’s diversified crude sourcing strategy, strategic petroleum reserves and coordinated government response helped the country withstand disruptions arising…
West Bengal is one of India’s most historically significant states. It has produced reformers, thinkers, artists, freedom fighters, scientists, musicians, mathematicians, Nobel laureates. Oscar recipients and led political movements that…
On Saturday, June 27, the Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand (BJANZ) celebrated its inaugural Foundation Day alongside Matariki, the Māori New Year, at the Freemans Bay Community Centre in…
The inaugural edition of Nāda – The Bharatanatyam Annual Festival, organised by Nritya Sinchana Dance Company, concluded on a highly successful note, presenting an evening that celebrated the authenticity of…
Udaan Trust organized an individual career clinic, focussing on providing each participant with feedback and inputs on their CV and cover letter, and doing mock interview practices. This workshop also…
New Zealand has recently witnessed a concerning increase in anti-migrant sentiment and hostile behaviour from a small section of society. These groups, often associated with far-right and religiously fundamentalist ideologies,…
The Indus Waters System The Indus River is about 1,800 miles long. Its western tributaries (Kabul, Kurram) are more than 700 miles; the eastern tributaries (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej)…
The Bharatiya Mandir, New Zealand’s oldest purpose-built Hindu temple, celebrated its 33rd Patotsav with great devotion, enthusiasm and grandeur over three days from June 26 to June 28. The annual…
For the sake of disclaimer, as a first-generation Kiwi-Hindu born and raised in the Indian Republic, I have never voted in the Indian elections and never will. However, I am…
As New Zealand and India enter a new era of economic cooperation following the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), former National Party leader and Chief Executive of the…
ACT Party’s Papakura candidate, Malkiat Singh, has lodged a complaint with police after being subjected to a wave of online abuse, including racist slurs and threats against him and his…
Hockey New Zealand chief executive Michelle Hollands is hopeful of a bilateral series with India in November to mark a century of sporting ties between the two nations. “ marks…
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,…