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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…
A latest poll survey suggests that while both National and Labour are facing declining public support, most New Zealanders are not convinced that replacing their leaders would improve either party’s…
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…
Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha said the investigation into the 2020 North-East Delhi riots was conducted with a focus on fairness, impartiality and evidence-based procedures. Speaking after a court verdict…
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…
What you need to know: It will be wet and miserable for the next two days in the capital and surrounding areas, MetService warns. The weather is moving from Kaikōura…
Just 60 percent of families who are meant to benefit from a weekly fuel relief payment have received it to date. In the wake of soaring petrol prices driven up…
A “well-advanced” security operation is underway ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s New Zealand visit, with specialist police staff being flown into Auckland from around the country. The visit,…
In view of the alleged irregularities and complaints related to donations and offerings at Badrinath Dham, and considering the seriousness of the matter, the Uttarakhand Government has constituted a three-member…
It is now five years since Matariki became a public holiday, this year it falls on Friday – 10 July. Matariki was the first holiday to recognise Te Ao Māori…
The senior police officer facing an employment investigation over the handling of more than 50 cases of child protection complaints and adult sexual assault is Detective Inspector Kevan Verry, RNZ…
Hey everyone, please stay safe out there! The weather is absolutely wild right now across the country, and we want to make sure you are all up to speed on…
A preliminary probe by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) pointed towards serious security lapses in the counting room of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, stating that staff here allegedly concealed…
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…
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Excitement is sweeping across New Zealand’s Indian community after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon officially announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make a historic visit…
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 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…
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…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has secured the attachment of 23 properties worth approximately Rs 25 crore in connection with the alleged LUCC Chit Fund scam, involving M/s Loni…