Auckland Diwali Festival cancelled, online celebration to continue
The Auckland Diwali Festival will not go ahead this year due to uncertainty about whether the region will be down to Alert Level 1 at the time of the festival…
Hindu haterade reaches New Zealand shores!
The latest addition to this anti-Hindu campaign in New Zealand is launched again by a left leaning bigot under the garb of an academician, abusing his institution to spread hatred…
Government sets out plan to reconnect New Zealanders to the world
“Our plan to reopen our borders both protects the gains we have won, while setting us up to safely reconnect New Zealanders and business with the world and seize the…
Vigil outside Prime Minister’s Office today
‘Be Kind Vigil’, is happening outside Jacinda Ardern’s Mt Albert office in Auckland today, 11th August at 6 pm
Government points finger at China over cyber attacks
The government says it has uncovered evidence of Chinese state-sponsored cyber-attacks in New Zealand.GCSB Minister Andrew Little said that the foreign intelligence agency has established links between Chinese state-sponsored actors…
Temporary Accommodation Service activated for West Coast flooding event
The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated today - meaning residents on the West Coast of the South Island and in the Marlborough region hit by flooding over the…
Top Auckland restaurants forced to close for two weeks due to workers shortage
The owners of three top Auckland restaurants will be closing their businesses for two weeks because they do not have staff to keep going through the school holidays. Restaurateurs Sid…
Second COVID-19 vaccine receives provisional approval
New Zealand’s regulatory authority Medsafe has granted provisional approval of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older, COVID-19 Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.
Puketapapa local board launches new Business Association
Puketapapa Local Board Mount Roskill launched a new Business Association to create and promote strong economic outcomes to support local business on Sunday 4th July at Fickling Convention Centre.
Huge community turnout at Janesh Prasad’s funeral, PM Jacinda express sympathy
The local community came out in strong support of the family of Janesh Prasad, victim of south Auckland tornado whose funeral was held on Wednesday 23rd June, at Wiri in…
Gurpreet Arora, Sameer Handa in this year’s Queen honour list
Two prominent members from the Indian community are among those who have been picked up on this year’s Queen Birthday honour list. They both have been awarded the Member of…
Covid-19: Govt extends help to Indian students studying abroad now stuck in country
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asked Indian students studying abroad to contact their OIA-II Divisions they are currently stuck in India due to Covid -19 restrictions or have…
Thousands of nurses strike across New Zealand for better pay
About 30,000 nurses across the country took to streets to start strike action on Wednesday for eight hours, in protest against pay and working conditions.It comes after failed negotiations in…
Octogenarian achieves yet another feat
The 81-year-old Sardar Balbir Singh Basra has achieved yet another milestone by winning Rotorua Marathon (21 kms in 2 hours and 40 minutes) and Huntley Marathon (21kms in 2 hours…
Indian man charged for threatening to harm a Sikh youth, and spread hate
An Indian origin man in Auckland has been charged for threatening to kill a Sikh youth and cause harm to the local Sikh community.
Inland Revenue’s system upgraded ahead of schedule
Inland Revenue’s systems are back online early after completing the latest round of Business Transformation work ahead of schedule.
Mandeep Kaur promoted as Senior Sergeant
The first Indian born officer in New Zealand Police, Mandeep Kaur Sidhu, has been promoted as a Senior Sergeant at NZ Police headquarters at Wellington. Mandeep Kaur joined New Zealand…
Onehunga Festival – on track for a day of entertainment, activities, great weather and a cardboard boat regatta!
A free family event, the Festival is an action-packed day with a wide variety of entertainment and activities celebrating the forecast excellent summer weather. It’s taking place this Saturday 27…
India celebrates 72nd Republic Day
The 72nd Republic Day celebrations at the national capital was unlike any other year.
Prime Minister’s comments on Royal Commission of Inquiry into Christchurch Terror Attack
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terror Attack in Christchurch on March 15 has delivered a comprehensive report that will form the basis of a significant work programme to…
Landlords reminded Healthy Homes Standards compliance deadline is approaching
Tenancy Services reminds all landlords to prepare now for the upcoming Healthy Homes Standards deadline, particularly landlords of boarding houses whose properties must be fully compliant with the standards by…
Migrants United Council Inc. launched
A new community service organisation, Migrant United Council Inc. was launched amidst a galaxy of community and political leaders and representatives from range of religious and business organisations on Saturday…
Update to air border order strengthens crew requirements
Additional measures coming into effect on Monday will boost our defence against COVID-19 entering New Zealand through the air border, Health Minister Chris Hipkins said today.
1st October marked the International Day of Older Persons
International Older Persons Day is a chance to think about the individual older New Zealanders we know and to confront ageism, Seniors Minister Tracey Martin said this week.
IPYG New Zealand calls on the South Korean Government to stop discriminating against the Shincheonji Church
International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) is a volunteer-based NGO working in 111 countries including New Zealand dedicated to the implementation of peace and cessation of war. IPYG is an affiliate…
