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.
The forgotten history of Indians at Gallipoli: Yes, almost 1400 were killed there!
New research points about 15,000 Indian troops – almost three times more than previously thought – served at the Turkish battlefield side-by-side the Anzacs.
COVID-19 information for ethnic communities
Community Access Radio is a vital tool for disseminating information across Aotearoa New Zealand, especially for the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
Gratitude…
The Indian News is very appreciative of the help Indian High Commission, its Auckland Consulate Office, as well as several Indian sub-continental community and social organisations have extended to the…
Sidart, Cassia and Sid at The French Café reveal new menus under Level 3 lockdown
Auckland restaurateurs, Sid & Chand Sahrawat, have today (Monday 20 April) released their plans for Level 3 contactless takeaway and delivery menu options for their three restaurants: Sidart, Cassia and…
The worst is not over yet and still not the time to get relaxed
As we all know, we are halfway through the four weeks lockdown period declared by New Zealand government from 26th March to contain the spread of deadly and contagious Covid-19…
Stay home, break the chain of transmission, save lives.
New Zealanders across the country are doing an amazing job at this unprecedented time. By staying home, you are helping to save lives. As we enter the second half of…
Giving back to his roots, Roshan Nauhria, a philanthropist par excellence
But not the one to forget his roots, Nauhria, who moved to New Zealand over 49 years back, has recently taken up a major role in helping the people in…
Essential workers leave scheme established
Essential workers who take leave from work to comply with public health guidance are being supported with a leave scheme to ensure they will continue to receive income, say the…
Butchery at Sikh Gurudwara (Temple) in Kabul Afghanistan
Ekta is appalled at the brutal attack on Guru Har Rai Gurdwara in Central Kabul on 25 March killing 25 people.
Important notices from the Indian High Commission
High Commission of India notices are all in this story.
COVID-19 impact on NZ real estate
The Government, retail banks and the Reserve Bank are today announcing a major financial support package for home owners and businesses affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Property market quickly responds to coronavirus crisis
As the country and world quickly respond in unprecedented ways to the coronavirus crisis, those watching the property market are watching in kind with uncertainty of the future with experts…
It’s time for all to face the harsh reality
As we all know that almost the entire world is now is in the grip of pandemic Covid-19, with close to half a million people effected with the deadly virus…
Bharatiya Mandir announcement
Bharatiya Mandir supports the New Zealand Government’s decision to protect people’s safety and well-being. Therefore, the Mandir shall close on Wednesday, 25th March at 8 pm and shall remain closed…
New Zealand shuts down for four weeks
That’s why Cabinet met today and agreed that, effective immediately, we will move to Alert Level 3 nationwide. After 48 hours, the time required to ensure essential services are in…
Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that…
Minister of Ethnic Communities and Race Relations Commissioner laud youth efforts at 4th New Zealand Hindu Youth Conference
At a time when insensitive, divisive comments were being made by some people with vested interests and defamatory comments being made on whole communities within New Zealand, Auckland witnessed a…
The incredible journey of two years!
The Indian News-weekly, will turn two years when the copy of this edition will reach in your hands. What an incredible journey it has been all through this period!
Face mask and hygiene advice
For most people in the community, PPE such as face masks are not recommended. However, for people with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, the WHO recommends that there may…
Govt begins largest ever Flu vaccine campaign early
This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.
Reserve Bank reduces OCR to 0.25% for next 12 months as part of economic response to COVID-19
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Reserve Bank’s independent decisions announced this week are a welcome support for the economy, with reports already that banks are looking to pass the…