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Young offenders over-represented in ram raids and aggravated robberies
Offenders aged less than 18 years old involved in more than three-quarters of ram raid proceedings and nearly half of aggravated robberies in the past five years.
The century-old legacy of Indian participation in NZ's dairy industry
Kiwi Indians have played a leading role in making Waikato the country's dairy production powerhouse since the 1960s.
India's diversity on display at Independence Day celebrations across NZ
The Uttarakhand Association of New Zealand and New Zealand Telugu Association unite to organise the main event in Auckland.
Hindu organisations rally in Auckland highlighting violence against minorities in Bangladesh
Representatives of the Bangladeshi Hindu community in New Zealand want the government to give preference to Hindu refugees from Bangladesh.
Indian president hails ongoing contribution of Kiwi Indians
Addressing hundreds in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, the first tribal Indian head of state expressed pride in the success of the Indian community in New Zealand.
Indian president calls for deeper education ties with NZ
Droupadi Murmu completes the Wellington leg of her three-day trip to New Zealand with a jam-packed schedule of official engagements. Video
Indian president lands in Auckland for a three-day state visit
India's head of state has official engagements scheduled in Wellington and Auckland.
Indian rich-listers side with National in 2023 donations
The National Party received the lion's share of donations from Kiwi Indians as the country geared up for the 2023 election, according to Electoral Commission data for 2023.
Indian mango imports continue upward trajectory
As the mango season in India nears its end, Indian retailers in New Zealand have reported a surge in imports - both in terms of quantity as well as variety.
'I worry for my daughter's safety every day' - Chinese Kiwis lead rally against Auckland crime
Hundreds of Chinese New Zealanders attended an Auckland rally today organised by the Crime Prevention Group.
‘Our lives don’t matter’ - Indian businesses want action on violent retail crime
A former National Party candidate in South Auckland calls for patience as government pledges to restore law and order.
Chinese New Zealanders mark 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown
Dozens gathered in central Auckland on Monday to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in Beijing.
Asian New Zealanders celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List
Half a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours List.
Young Indo-Fijians yearn to know more about the girmit era
Three Fijians of Indian descent living in New Zealand express a desire to learn more about their shared history as the community marks Girmit Day.
Indian jewellers sceptical that aggravated crime surge can be reined in
Indian owners of independent jewellery stores are disappointed the government has failed to reduce crime amid a recent spate of aggravated robberies.
Indian community disappointed by government’s quarterly action plan on crime
Dismay follows mixed reaction to the 100-day plan the ruling coalition unveiled in December.
Hipkins admits Labour 'too slow' to respond to retail crime concerns
The former prime minister believes his party's failings on retail crime ultimately cost it support from the country's ethnic communities that contributed to its defeat in the 2023 general election.
Asian candidates demonstrated fundraising prowess in 2023 election
National Party candidates of Indian descent led the pack, according to figures released by the Electoral Commission last month.
Influential BJP politician Ram Madhav eyes Pacific partnership with NZ
The former national general secretary of India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party says higher-level political talks are key to long-term success.
Community events highlight a shared cultural experience in New Zealand
A doctoral film and annual poetry/music gathering spotlight friendship within the community that looks beyond borders back home.
Indian businesses call on government to create dedicated police task force on retail crime
The task force is one of four demands submitted to Police Minister Mark Mitchell at a public meeting on retail crime in Auckland.
New Zealand ironing out trade wrinkles over timber exports
Trade minister Todd McClay says New Zealand and India are working together to improve trade and address market access issues for timber exports to the South Asian nation.