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Auckland election rivals unite against racism
"We have faced similar stereotyping, similar judgemental attitude ourselves. If one Pacific Islander does something, the entire community is painted with the same brush.
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Nurses honoured at Kerala community awards in Auckland
26 Feb 2026Mohanam 2026 recognised the contributions of nurses and community groups while celebrating Kerala culture in New Zealand.
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Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal
25 Feb 2026For the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime.
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Increased powers for immigration officers
25 Feb 2026Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces, but critics say it's a step towards the…
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Immigration amping up in election year
23 Feb 2026The proposed free trade agreement with India has pumped immigration up the political agenda.
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Retail crime group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
15 Feb 2026The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
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Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions
12 Feb 2026Destiny Church-linked protesters disrupted two processions in South Auckland and Tauranga, prompting India to raise the matter with New Zealand.
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Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution
13 Feb 2026Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said Tuesday the group will wind up in May, four months before it was supposed to.
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Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer - trade minister
25 Feb 2026Todd McClay remains optimistic the free trade agreement with India will get the political support needed to ratify it.
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Teen fatally crushed by car while changing oil
20 Feb 2026A coroner says Kishan Patel's accidental death highlights the risks of doing maintenance beneath a raised vehicle without appropriate safety precautions.
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Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling
17 Feb 2026In reserving her decision after hearing submissions from both sides, High Court Justice Jane Anderson describes it as a "tricky, conceptual, intellectual exercise".
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Our trade deal with India, explained
17 Feb 2026It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious.
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Migrant worker protection key in free trade with India - Labour
15 Feb 2026Labour leader has written a letter to the prime minister outlining the conditions National must meet before the party will consider supporting the deal.
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What could the free trade agreement with India look like?
12 Feb 2026Many claims about the FTA have been bandied around by many politicians, but we wanted to know what's the actual agreement likely to look like? Audio
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Retail crime advisory group disbands four months early
11 Feb 2026Labour police spokesperson Ginny Andersen says the group has been a "disaster" for the government, and it was cutting its losses.
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'We've got more questions': Hipkins on support for India trade agreement
11 Feb 2026Labour is getting closer to confirming support for the India free trade agreement, but says the full text has raised more questions that need answering.
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Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism
11 Feb 2026Himanshu Parmar backs chair Sunny Kaushal as the soon-to-be-dismantled group eyes finishing its work ahead of its termination in May.
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith defends pulling the plug on retail crime group
11 Feb 2026It comes as the government confirmed the group will wind down four months early.
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Papatoetoe election re-run begins under scrutiny
11 Feb 2026Auckland Council's elections manager says safeguards are in place, and voters with any concerns during the election should contact Election Services or police.
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Uber rapist gives up fight against publication of his photo
9 Feb 2026Satwinder Singh was jailed for seven years and two months December last year.
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Meet the women continuing India's classical dance legacy in NZ
3 Feb 2026South Indian bharatanatyam and North Indian kathak are the most popular classical dance choices for people looking to learn in New Zealand.
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Papatoetoe candidates highlight magnitude of new election
5 Feb 2026Eight new candidates have joined 12 individuals that campaigned for a seat in last year's void election.
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NZ First-National clash over India FTA a 'mature disagreement' - Luxon
2 Feb 2026National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the free trade agreement.
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Protests in Auckland's CBD monitored by police with cordons, road closures
2 Feb 2026Hundreds attended separate protests organised by the Destiny Church-affiliated Freedom and Rights Coalition and Toitū te Aroha in central Auckland on Saturday.
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Rangatahi Cricket Festival celebrates diversity through sport
30 Jan 2026The annual cricket festival brings together school students from Māori, Pasifika and South Asian communities across Auckland.
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Twin protests set to cause traffic woes for Auckland
30 Jan 2026Police say commuters should expect delays in Auckland's central city on Saturday with two protests planned.
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Papatoetoe election attracts 20 candidates after previous result voided by courts
29 Jan 2026The new election gives voters a fresh chance to shape local leadership after last year's result was voided by the District Court.
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NZ First pulled support for India FTA before it was secured, minister reveals
29 Jan 2026National and New Zealand First have been clashing over the trade deal.
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Peters wrong about India free trade deal, Luxon says
28 Jan 2026Winston Peters is concerned the agreement will put pressure on the labour market.
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FTA hogs the limelight at Republic Day celebrations in Auckland
27 Jan 2026Prominent community leaders highlighted the significance of the November general election.
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Goldsmith defends 'absolutely fierce' retail crime group chief after resignations
27 Jan 2026Three of the five members of the advisory group have resigned in recent weeks.
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Over half of government retail crime advisory group resigns
27 Jan 2026Questions have been raised about the group's value for money and the behaviour of its chair, Sunny Kaushal.
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