The New Zealand Property Report: February 2024
Sun-soaked property market offers opportunities aplenty Stock levels hit an 8-year high as new listing levels bounce back to welcome buyers. Prices remained stable while Kiwis awaited the latest OCR…
PM Modi chairs Central Election Committee meeting in Delhi to finalise first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls
The Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is underway at the party headquarters in the national capital. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra…
Gangs Mock New Legislation: Social Worker terms Crackdown a Fiasco
In the quiet town of Ōpōtiki on the eastern edge of the North Island, proposed legislation targeting gangs is being met with scepticism and even ridicule by local gang members,…
NZDF LISTENING TO EXPERIENCE OF MĀORI MILITARY VETERANS AT TRIBUNAL HEARINGS
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will hear fresh accounts of Māori military veterans’ experiences at the second hearing week of the Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry into all…
New Zealand Contemplates Sweeping Reforms in Gun Legislation
New Zealand is on the brink of a significant overhaul of its firearm laws, with the potential reintroduction of semi-automatic weapons to gun ranges. A comprehensive rewrite of the Arms…
Government Faces Criticism as Newshub Closure Raises Concerns About Media Landscape
The recent announcement of the impending closure of Newshub has sent shockwaves through New Zealand, prompting concerns about the state of the media industry and the potential impact on the…
ACT continues to work improve Law and Order and quality Education for all Kiwis.
In the ongoing battle against crime, New Zealand has reached a critical juncture. With the Government’s recent crackdown on gangs and the implementation of ACT’s policies, there’s a renewed hope…
Productivity Commission Closure Sparks Controversy: Chairman Decries Lack of Courtesy and Communication
In a surprising turn of events, the head of the Productivity Commission, Ganesh Nana, has criticized what he deems a “cruel and thoughtless” manner in which the commission is being…
Chris Luxon: Government heading to deliver on 100 days targets!
Law and order has been topped of mind for communities across New Zealand for several years and in particular for our Indian community, which was hit very hard by the…
Repatriation of Ananth Vikranth
Hamilton, New Zealand – 01 Mar, 2024 In the face of tragedy, the local community of Hamilton is rallying together to support the family of Ananth Vikranth during this challenging…
Urgent changes on way to Accredited Employer Work Visa-Erica Stanford
In response to escalating concerns surrounding the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is taking swift action, intending to present a robust set of proposals for immediate…
National setting up school communities for cuts
Labour’s work to rebuild school property saw 4,500 school upgrades completed and over 2000 new classrooms, with more in the pipeline. We increased the Budget for school property every single…
Two men arrested after suffering critical injuries in Glendene, police still at scene
Two individuals are now in custody after a disturbing incident unfolded overnight in Glendene, West Auckland, leaving both men critically injured, according to authorities. Police were summoned to an address…
“Want to be a multi-faceted, versatile cricketer”: NZ’s Rachin Ravindra
Ahead of the second T20I against Australia, New Zealand’s rising sensation Rachin Ravindra said on Thursday that he is not only aiming to play the ICC T20 World Cup for…
US Dy Secy Richard Verma’s India visit explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation, ensure free Indo-Pacific
During his three-day visit to India, US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma held meetings with many senior Indian officials and explored opportunities to strengthen India-US cooperation as well as…
Meenakashi Lekhi discusses blue economy, space cooperation, clean energy with Norwegian Dy FM
Union Minister of State, Meenakashi Lekhi, held a meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of Norway, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik and discussed cooperation in the areas of the blue economy, space and…
Upon his arrival from Gujarat, PM Modi inspects Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara marg in Varanasi
On his arrival in Varanasi after a long and packed day in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the late hours of Thursday, went to inspect the Shivpur-Phulwaria-Lahartara marg. This…
India sends second consignment of humanitarian assistance to Zambia amid cholera outbreaks
India on Saturday sent the second humanitarian aid to Zambia amid the ongoing cholera outbreak in the country. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the aid, weighing approximately 3.5…
EAM Jaishankar, former US State Secy Mike Pompeo exchange views on contemporary politics
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) held a meeting with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and exchanged views on contemporary politics. The meeting between two…
Brown’s maiden five-for puts Australia in command of Perth Test against South Africa
Australia Women produced a scintillating bowling display to dominate Day 1 of their maiden Test against South Africa at the WACA, Perth on Thursday. At stumps, Australia’s score read 251/5…
Shirdi Sai Sansthan NZ mark 10th anniversary by donating Ambulance to St Johns!
Shirdi Sai Sansthan NZ mark 10th anniversary by donating Ambulance to St Johns! Shri Shirdi Sai Baba Sansthan of New Zealand Inc. located at 12/18 Princess Street at Onehunga in…
Navigating the Murky Waters: Mitigating Disinformation on Social Media
Navigating the Murky Waters: Mitigating Disinformation on Social Media In today’s hyper-connected world, information flows like a raging river, carrying both valuable knowledge and dangerous currents of disinformation. Social media,…
Viscount School, Mangere gets new Principal!
Viscount School, Mangere gets new Principal! Dr Deanna Johnston is the appointed Principal of Viscount School, starting in the new School year. Dr Johnston has been in the education field…
Farmers protest: No breakthrough in talks with Centre; next meet on Sunday
As the third meeting between Union Ministers and the farmer leaders ended in a stalemate, with no common ground in sight, the next round of the talks will take place…
Farmers protest: Punjab urges Centre to direct Haryana govt to maintain peace in border areas
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said that he has requested the Centre to direct the Haryana government to ‘maintain peace’ in border areas in view of the farmers’…