“Dairy Owner Fends Off Robber with Stick in Upper Hutt”
A dairy owner in Upper Hutt has shared chilling security footage of an attempted robbery, hoping it will assist police in identifying the offender. The frightening incident took place on…
Intense Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for Northern North Island”
Northern North Island Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Residents in the upper North Island are being urged to prepare for heavy rain and gale-force winds as a subtropical…
Melbourne-Based Artist Shriram Iyer to Host Two Events in Auckland in 2025!
Renowned singer, author, and motivational speaker Shriram Iyer, who resides in Melbourne, is set to host two major events in Auckland this year. These events, aimed at celebrating culture and…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extends wishes on Makar Sankranti
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday extended wishes on Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival which marks the transition of the Sun from the Southern to…
V Narayanan appointed as the new chairman of ISRO
The Centre appointed V Narayanan as the new Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Secretary of the Department of Space on Tuesday. V Narayanan will assume office…
A mammoth year for my government- Prime Minister Luxon
I am incredibly proud of the work my team has delivered in 2024. It’s been a mammoth year for the Government – because a mammoth amount of work is needed…
We all deserve a break: Dr Parmjeet Parmar
It’s a pleasure to submit my last column of the year before I enjoy some time with friends and family over the summer. Just like many readers of this column,…
Opposition claims Nicola of engaging in number game!
The finance minister’s introduction of a new indicator for measuring the budget has sparked accusations of creative accounting from opposition parties. However, Nicola Willis has defended the change, arguing that…
“We welcome this bill”: BJP MPs exude support for ‘One Nation, One Election’
Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday expressed their full support for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, which aims to synchronise national and state elections, calling it a “very important…
“In a secular nation, should there be common law for every religion”: Amit Shah slams Congress
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of appeasement politics, saying the party has not been able to bring a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and asked the…
Consulate General of India, assumes office in Auckland!
The much-anticipated establishment of the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Auckland has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone for the Indian diaspora in the region. H.E. Dr Madan Mohan…
What’s Next for the Treaty Principles Bill?
The call to “Kill the Bill” resonated loudly as a hīkoi of 42,000 protesters stood before Parliament, demanding an end to the controversial Treaty Principles Bill. While the bill’s defeat…
Bus safety could be improved with tough approach to fare-dodging
Everyone deserves to feel safe and be safe when using public transport. And our city’s bus drivers should be safe too. Sadly, reports of crimes on buses – both against…
Day Three: The Hīkoi Crosses the Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thousands of people joined the hīkoi mō te Tiriti, a march spanning Aotearoa, to protest against the Treaty Principles Bill and government policies affecting Māori. Their journey over the Auckland…
Delhi court grants bail to Chinese national official of Vivo India in PMLA case
Delhi’s Patiala House Court on November 11 granted regular bail to Chinese national Guangwen, alias Andrew, in the Vivo Mobile money laundering case. Andrew, who worked as an admin manager,…
Our young people are paying the price of National’s cuts
Our young people are paying the price as the National Government cuts school builds, cancels school bus routes, and reduces the school lunches programme, making life harder for many of…
Man Passes Away After Patient Records Go Missing at Southland Hospital”
The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner found that Te Whatu Ora Southern and a hospital registrar violated a man’s rights to safe healthcare after he died from a brain bleed.…
“Could Roadside Drug Testing Actually Make Our Roads Less Safe?”
The government is planning to start roadside drug testing by the end of the year, but there are concerns it could actually make roads less safe. The idea is to…
Khalistani Protest in New Zealand Fails to Garner Local Support, Highlights Immigration Concerns
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – The recent Khalistani protests held in Auckland, New Zealand aimed at creating awareness about an upcoming referendum on 17 November 2024 has largely failed to achieve…
Minister for Ethnic Communities Inaugurates 2nd NZ Hindu Elders Conference
The Hon. Melissa Lee, Minister for Economic Development and Minister for Ethnic Communities, inaugurated the 2nd New Zealand Hindu Elders Conference held at the Hindu Heritage Centre in Rotorua on…
Grand Opening of First Hindu Temple in Palmerston North
The Manawatu Hindu Society (MHS) has achieved a major milestone by opening the first Hindu temple in Palmerston North (19 Purdie Place, Milson). The opening ceremony was held on 12…
“State is living under the shadow of danger,” says Rahul Gandhi on Baramulla terror attack
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the state is living under the shadow of danger due to continuous terrorist activities after two soldiers and porters were killed…
Prime Minister Luxon inaugurates new Nauhria Precast manufacturing facility!
Prime Minister of New Zealand Rt Hon Christopher Luxon officially opened the new manufacturing facility of Nauhria Precast Ltd at Hunua Road in Papakura on Thursday 26th September. The opening…
NZTCA Celebrates Bathukamma Festival with Grand Opening at Blockhouse Bay Community Centre
The New Zealand Telangana Central Association (NZTCA) kicked off its nine-day celebration of the traditional Bathukamma festival with an impressive gathering at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre. The event was…
