An $800 million investment in upgrading the lower North Island’s commuter rail system will reduce the travel time between Wellington and Masterton by 15 minutes. The current train fleet on…

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, the Hindu Heritage Centre hosted the inaugural Rotorua Ethnic Market, an event that brought together communities from as far…

Karan Aujla, the ever growing-global, billboard-charting Punjabi artist has today announced he will return to New Zealand for a one-off show on Friday 1st November at Auckland’s Spark Arena as…

  Auckland Malayali Samajam conducted its annual children’s arts competition, Kalolsavam 2024, at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre. All three stages of the venue witnessed a tough competition among talented…

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The young and very talented Shikha is a dedicated PhD student who has been immersed in music for a decade. She has showcased her musical talents on stage in Auckland…

The Hindu Elders Foundation (HEF) celebrated its 17th Annual Day on July 7, 2024, at Balmoral Community Hall in Sandringham. The event saw the presence of numerous community leaders, including…

The New Zealand Telangana Central Association successfully hosted the vibrant Bonalu Festival on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 4 Dent Place, Papakura 2110. This event, celebrated with great devotion and…

For the past decade, the rising cost of food has dominated headlines. However, food prices have not increased uniformly across all categories, which has significant health implications for New Zealanders.…

Documents reveal that the mentoring costs for serious young offenders selected for the government’s military-style academies could reach $100,000 per teenager. The Oranga Tamariki-run pilot program, targeting 10 boys aged…

After announcing our cancer drug plan just a couple of weeks ago, it’s been great to see such rapid progress from Pharmac in kicking off the process to approve the…

Buckingham Palace announced this morning that the monarch will embark on a tour including royal visits to Australia and Samoa. In Australia, the program will feature engagements in New South…

Indian-Origin Man Slashes Ex-Wife’s Throat Amid Divorce Dispute Mitesh Kumar, 45, admitted to the attempted murder of his ex-wife and obstructing police from accessing his phone during proceedings at the…

The first session of 18th Lok Sabha that began on 24 June with Presidential address and the newly elected members taking oath has ended on 3 July. This was a…

Better Future Trust has been active since its incorporation on November 30, 2022, by founders Shivani Arora and Kuldeep Arora. The Trust aims to create a better present and future…

The oldest and the first purpose built Hindu temple in New Zealand, Bharatiya Mandir recently celebrated 31 years of its completion and opening the doors for public. In 1986, few…

The Hindu Heritage Centre Rotorua is thrilled to announce the first Rotorua Ethnic Market, a vibrant and inclusive event that brings together a diverse array of ethnic communities to showcase…

ANZ has released an update, downgrading its expectations for house price growth this year to 1%, down from the previously forecasted 3%. The bank also anticipates a 4% increase in…

The Hindu Council of New Zealand Inc. is delighted to announce the 2nd New Zealand Hindu Elders Conference, set to take place on Saturday, 28th September 2024, at the Hindu…

Emotions are the Vāsanā imprinted in every individual life based on the present consciousness formed through past perceptions. There are different ways of expressing these emotions. It can be either…

India can boast about having the most appalling opposition in a democratic set up anywhere in the world. The results of one of the most hotly contested Indian elections ever…

Dance Party at Healthy Bites restaurant in Sandrigham. The event was a big success, filled with delicious food, lively dancing, and lots of fun. The day started with an energetic…

One of the living legends and a doyen of traditional Indian music spectrum, Ustad Zakir Hussain, a percussion virtuoso, is coming to New Zealand this month to perform in two…