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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,…
India marked a significant milestone in its relationship with New Zealand by making its debut at Fieldays 2026, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, held at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.…
The Wellington Indian Association (WIA) proudly hosted Sari Atelier 2026, a vibrant and elegant fashion showcase that celebrated the richness, diversity, and timeless beauty of Indian culture. The event brought…
The spirit of wellness, unity, and cultural heritage was on full display as Bharatiya Mandir and Hindu Foundation jointly celebrated International Yoga Day 2026 on Saturday, 13 June, at Shirdi…
The combined wealth of New Zealand’s richest people has climbed to $129 billion, according to the latest NBR Rich List, with the number of billionaires rising sharply and technology entrepreneurs…
Major Hindu organisations (including temples and trusts) and over 200 registered and informal Hindu bodies will be represented by a new national board. Former Member of Parliament Mahesh Bindra was…
Fresh from being crowned Miss Earth New Zealand 2026, Yajna Singh is proving that intelligence, ambition and compassion can go hand in hand. In an exclusive conversation with The Indian…
Hundreds of seafront residents have been evacuated, a plane blew over at Wellington airport and a waterfront pathway was closed on Tuesday as the capital faced 11-metre high waves. A…
Auckland, New Zealand – Bank of Baroda New Zealand has officially launched its new mobile banking application, BOB World NZ, marking a major milestone in the bank’s digital transformation journey…
Businesses will be able to access cheaper loans to help reduce their dependence on gas as part of a new scheme in Thursday’s Budget. The move was announced by ministers…
Following the outstanding success of the first conference, the Hindu Women Forum, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, is pleased to announce the Second New Zealand Hindu…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation tour. Sharing a picture with PM…
New Zealand’s latest population figures show net migration reached 24,200 in the year to March, with fewer residents leaving and more newcomers arriving than during the previous year. Although immigration…
Air New Zealand has announced the launch of three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch, marking a major boost for South Island connectivity and economic growth. The airline confirmed that…
The Hindu Council of New Zealand is delighted with the strong and encouraging response received for the 6th New Zealand National Hindu Conference, held on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at…
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…
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…
Indian negotiators threatened to walk out of trade talks with New Zealand over its persistent efforts to include dairy, New Zealand’s chief trade official says. Vangelis Vitalis revealed the detail…
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…
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.…