BJANZ Marks Bihar Diwas and Extends Farewell to HCI Neeta Bhushan!
The Bihar Jharkhand Association of New Zealand (BJANZ) marked Bihar Diwas with great enthusiasm while also extending a warm and emotional farewell to one of Bihar’s distinguished daughters, the outgoing…
Why are school uniforms so expensive? And do we need them?
As families rush to get children ready for the new school year, uniforms remain a major financial pressure, with tens of thousands of families needing hardship payments to cover back-to-school…
US reality star ‘almost knocked down’ in Auckland robbery
Former American reality TV personality Kate Gosselin said she was “almost knocked over” during an attempted robbery at a New World in Auckland recently. Gosselin, who starred in the show…
Lohri and Makar Sankranti Celebrated with Joy and Fervour
Lohri and Makar Sankranti, festivals symbolising harvest, renewal, and the change of seasons, were celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm across India and in many parts of the world where…
serial Auckland fraudster Thomas Davies jailed after $110,000 after trade false name.
A prolific Auckland fraudster has been jailed after a months-long offending spree that netted more than $100,000. Thomas Davies, 38, racked up over $110,000 in trade debt under a false…
Govt’s new year changes: How they’ll affect your wallet
Motorists will pay more to register their vehicles from today, but prescription costs will drop in February – all part of a series of changes rolling out in the new…
Fatigue, roadworks and congestion: AA’s warning for summer drivers
The annual Kiwi summer exodus is beginning: cars packed to the roof, kids in the backseat, and hours of open state highways ahead. But with heavier traffic, unfamiliar routes and…
Breman Signals Readiness to Act!
New Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman has made it clear she will not hesitate to use the full range of policy tools available to the central bank if New Zealand’s…
Labour Moves Into the Lead as Voter Mood Shifts, New Poll Shows
As the year comes to a close, the political mood in New Zealand appears to be shifting. A new poll shows Labour pulling ahead of National, opening up a clear…
Two Pak’nSave stores ruled to have breached privacy of customers
Two Pak’N’Save stores in Auckland have been slammed by the Privacy Commissioner after security guards from a third-party company shared images of customers, accompanied by allegations of criminal activity. Both…
A Century of Divine Inspiration: Sathya Sai Baba
The 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, affectionately known as Swami, was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm by followers around the world. Born on 23 November 1926 in…
Khalistani demonstration in front of Mahatma Gandhi Centre Auckland
Today, a small bunch of protestors demonstrated near Mahatma Gandhi Centre which houses a temple (Radha Krisna Mandir), office of Auckland Indian Association and office of New Zealand Indian Central…
Children Shine at Hindu Heritage Centre’s Deepawali Celebration
The Hindu Heritage Centre in Rotorua came alive on Saturday, 25 October 2025, as families gathered to celebrate Children’s Deepawali — a festival of light, joy, and cultural pride. The…
Auckland Gears Up for a Melodious Evening with Amit Sen’s ‘Old is Gold – 12’ Concert
Auckland’s Indian music aficionados are in for a soulful treat this spring as renowned musician Amit Sen presents the 17th programme by his Mohammed Rafi Academy of Music and the…
15 Years of Bihar Jharkhand Sabha Australia & NZ
A Journey of Community, Culture and Connection Fifteen years ago, a few families from Bihar and Jharkhand in New Zealand came together with one simple dream. They wanted to build…
76th Republic Day celebration to be held at Mahatma Gandhi Centre , Auckland from 10 am (Flag Hoisting)
Consulate General of India Cordially invite all Indian nationals to celebrate 76th republic day of INDIA
The Indian News NZ extends warm wishes for a prosperous and peaceful Happy New Year-2025
“As we welcome 2025, let us reflect on the past year with gratitude for the lessons learned and resilience gained. Whatever the challenges or triumphs of 2024, they have shaped…
Indian students interrn at AUT on electronics and manufacturing projects!
Strong partnerships between Auckland University of Technology and Indian educational institutes have seen AUT host two high-achieving students recently. Preetham Reddy Kasarla, a 20-year-old Bachelor of Electronics and Electrical Engineering…