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By Dr. Sethi K.C. New Zealand is widely admired as one of the world’s most peaceful and naturally beautiful nations. Its stunning landscapes, democratic values, environmental awareness, and balanced lifestyle…
The 147th Fiji Girmit Remembrance Day was commemorated with great pride and emotion on Saturday, 16 May, at the Malaeola Community Centre in Māngere, Auckland, bringing together more than one…
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to make a visit to New Zealand, possibly in July. Earlier this year both the New Zealand and Indian governments indicated preparations were…
An important step toward reconciliation and cultural understanding was achieved at a multi-community gathering held at Trust Waikato in Hamilton over the weekend. On Saturday, former Te Pāti Māori president…
Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will have to pass a test about starting next year. What might that look like and how do other countries do similar…
Claims proposed law changes would result in a US-style overstayer crackdown were “completely wrong”, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. She told a select committee on Wednesday the Immigration (Enhanced Risk…
The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers the cost…
Latest statistics from Immigration New Zealand reveal Indian applicants are waiting nearly twice as long as Chinese applicants for visa decisions, creating uncertainty for immigration advisers and international students alike.…
Almost 20% of Auckland sellers lost money on properties they sold in the first quarter of this year, Cotality says – and more than 40% of people selling apartments. Cotality…
A community worker on Queensland’s Gold Coast says she has conversations “a couple of times every day” with New Zealanders whose move to Australia has gone wrong. In some cases,…
As the cost of living rises, some people are becoming more creative about where they find food. Foraging has become one option as fruit and vegetable prices increase. But in…
Content warning: This story discusses graphic details of death and may upset some readers A jury has heard the harrowing account of how a South Auckland father allegedly murdered his…
Bharatiya Mandir has been a vibrant community hub since 1993, offering a wide range of activities, programs, and events that support the wellbeing of individuals and families.Every Sunday, the Bal…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party have done what was perceived as impossible to do by ending the autocratic, uncontrollable, anti-India government of TMC’s Mamta Banerjee rule in the…
The Hindu Foundation of New Zealand (HFNZ), a key organisation representing the Hindu community in Aotearoa New Zealand, has announced a newly elected executive team following its Annual General Meeting…
An information campaign is warning restricted drivers of a major change to how their licence works – ahead of the overhaul taking effect next week.The changes, which centre on demerits,…
More than $54 million has been cut from property asking prices across New Zealand in the first quarter of 2026, new data shows, as sellers adjust expectations to better match…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star opening batter Abhishek Sharma shattered multiple records as he slammed his second-highest score in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Sharma was in sensational form on…
The trailer of Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma-starrer ‘Daadi Ki Shaadi’ was unveiled on Tuesday. Produced by Rtake Studios, BeingU Studios and Shimla Talkies, the film is written and directed…
There’s great news for the fans of ‘Citadel’ as the new season is all set to stream on Prime Video on May 6. On Tuesday, the streaming giant released the…
Barfoot & Thompson Mangere recently hosted a highly engaging Property Market Evening, drawing strong attendance from local homeowners, buyers, and sellers keen to better understand the rapidly evolving real estate…
Brahmin Samaj (Gujarati) New Zealand reinforced its position as a vibrant custodian of cultural and spiritual traditions with a deeply engaging celebration of Parshuram Jayanti—an event that was as much…
As New Zealand (NZ) inches closer to signing the comprehensive bilateral “new-wave” Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded in December 2025, a detailed analysis in a recent op-ed piece provides important…
A law-abiding Indian migrant living in the suburb of New Lynn in Auckland has spent the past several years dealing with an increasingly distressing situation involving an allegedly unruly neighbour,…
A woman has died aboard a Qantas flight travelling from the United States to New Zealand. A police spokesperson said on Tuesday morning officers were in attendance at the “sudden…