An actor par excellence: Irrfan Khan (1967 – 2020)
One of the most versatile and talented actors of world cinema Irrfan Khan passed away on April 29. He was 53 years old, and succumbed to cancer after bravely battling…
Property market could recover sooner as Level 2 looms
A new report from One Roof has revealed that the local property market may recover faster than anticipated, just as the real estate industry prepares for a return to normalcy…
Economic compulsions and moving to Level-2
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday 11th May that New Zealand is moving to next alert level down to Level-2 from 11.59 pm on Wednesday.
NZ Covid-19 support for businesses
One-off government loans are available for businesses and organisations impacted by COVID-19, including sole traders and the self-employed, to help with cash flow.
Our Government’s plan for economic recovery Post COVID-19
Due to the hard work of our team of five million, New Zealand remains on-track to eliminate the deadly Covid-19 virus. By going hard and early, we have prevented the…
Significant risk of COVID-19 spreading at funerals and tangihanga
The Government has emphasised the significant risk of COVID-19 spreading at funerals and tangihanga and the extra personal responsibility required to limit the spread, as it expands the number of…
Fight against Covid-19: Indian Women’s Hockey Team raise a total of Rs 20,01,130/- to help feed the poor
In an unprecedented effort to help the poor and migrant workers whose livelihood has been affected due to the nationwide lockdown to fight Covid-19 pandemic, the Indian Women's Hockey Team…
Reserve Bank lifts LVR restrictions as property market moves into Post-COVID-19 future
The Reserve Bank announced last week that it will be lifting its value ratio restrictions for 12 months with hopes to keep lending and investing afloat in the post COVID-19…
Unions ask Govt to extend benefits to migrant workers
Unions ask Govt to extend benefits to migrant workers.
The hypocrisy of New Zealand universities capitalising on COVID-19, says New Zealand International Students’ Association
Recent media articles have shown that universities are clinging onto the hope of bringing in more international students in 2021 due to successful government efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus…
Vande Bharat Mission: 64 flights to bring back 14,800 Indians from 12 countries, New Zealand not on the list
In one of the largest ever evacuation exercises undertaken by India, and aptly named “Vande Bharat Mission“, the Indian Government has announced that nearly 14,800 Indians will be brought back…
National would get New Zealand working again: Simon Bridges
eader of the Opposition Simon Bridges has today announced the first part of National’s plan for getting New Zealand working again.
National’s Kiwi-Indian MP writes to Indian Foreign Minister
National's Kiwi-Indian MP writes to Indian Foreign Minister .
Time to pay essential heroes a decent wage, says Green Party
The Green Party are proposing a package that ensures they are paid a dignified wage so they do not live in poverty, said Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson this week,…
Going hard and fast to rebuild our economy
We can all be proud to be part of our team of five million that has worked hard to eliminate the COVID-19 pandemic from our shores.
Immigration (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Bill introduced
A Bill to temporarily amend immigration legislation to support the quick and efficient management of visa changes during COVID-19 is being introduced to Parliament today.
PM lists support measures for businesses
On Wednesday PM Jacinda Ardern went on Facebook and listed the support measures her government has put in place for businesses during Covid-19.
Five Indian photo-journalists win world’s most prestigious journalism award, the Pulitzer Prize
In a world-wide recognition of the great Indian journalistic traditions, the winners of the Pulitzer Prize for 2020 were declared on May 4, with Channi Anand, Mukhtar Khan, and Dar…
Mike Hesson returns home to New Zealand amid lockdown
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson has finally returned to his home country New Zealand. Hesson was stranded in India for over a month due to the…
India’s Serum Institute to produce 60 million coronavirus vaccine doses, hope to launch by October if Oxford trial succeeds
NDTV, India's first privately owned TV news channel, quoted Adar Poonawalla, the chief of Pune-based Serum Institute of India - world's largest vaccine maker, as saying, "We hope to start…
Post Covid-19, world may never be the same again
We in New Zealand, are among few nations on the planet which have relatively come out almost unscathed as compared to rest of the world.
