New Zealand’s richest now worth $129b as billionaire ranks swell
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…
National board formed to represent all New Zealand Hindus
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…
Yajna Singh: Beauty with a Purpose!
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…
Waves up to 11 metres hit Wellington’s coast, residents evacuate 2:23 pm today
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…
Bank of Baroda New Zealand Launches BOB World NZ Mobile Banking App
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…
Cabinet Ministry announces Pre-Budget briefing
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…
Second New Zealand Hindu Women Conference to be Held in Auckland
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…
“Welcome to Rome, my friend”: Italian PM Meloni extends heartfelt welcome to PM Modi in Italy
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…
Immigration Debate: Driven More by Fear Than Facts
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 NZ Launches Three New Christchurch International Routes
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…
6th New Zealand National Hindu Conference Strengthens Community Unity and Civic Participation
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…
147th Girmit Remembrance Day Honours Fiji Community!
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 expected to visit New Zealand
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…
New Zealand Plans Citizenship Test Changes — What Could It Mean for Migrants?
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…
India’s negotiators threatened to walk out of trade talks with New Zealand, official reveals
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…
Immigration says changes will see US-style crackdown ‘completely wrong’ – Erica Claims
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…
Indian students face growing visa delays as processing times climb
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.…
National eyes KiwiSaver changes as Luxon hardens on immigration
Christopher Luxon says National will consider changes to KiwiSaver policy ahead of the election while making his lines clear on immigration — telling businesses he would be choosing “social stability”…
Students’ vision for a united future: embrace our differences
Amanjot Singh from Hastings Boys High School has been named the National Champion of the Race Unity Speech Awards for 2026 receiving the Tohu Raukura ā-Motu – New Zealand Police…
How is butter imported from America cheaper than butter made in New Zealand… IN New Zealand supermarkets?
No seriously.At Pak’nSave, shoppers recently spotted US butter selling for $6.99 a block, while locally made butter was priced at around $8.39. So somehow a product travelling thousands of kilometres…
Strong ‘buyer’s market’ working against anyone trying to sell an apartment
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…