Stories by Gaurav Sharma
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New Zealand election dominates India's 77th Independence Day celebrations
Candidates from Labour, National and the ACT Party vie for the attention of the Indian diaspora at their annual independence celebrations.
NZ's largest Indian sports extravaganza seeks to put spotlight on discrimination
The fifth annual New Zealand Sikh Games are scheduled to be held in Auckland in November.
Mango imports from India surge
Trade volume from the subcontinent nation soars threefold after a facility resumes export treatment operations.
Putting a name to a face: Te Papa on a mission to identify early Indian immigrants
The country's national museum and the Wellington Indian Association embark on a project to identify dozens of unnamed portraits that were acquired from the former Cuba Photographic Studio premises 25…
'It's not enough to be a bystander' - Students make a stand against racism
South Asian high school students are increasingly standing up to champion better race relations in New Zealand, if the recent Race Unity Speech Awards are anything to go by.
'Our commitment to help and stand by each other' - Eid Al-Adha celebrations continue to grow
Thousands gather in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Hamilton to mark the one of the most important festivals in Islam.
'Heartening': Fans encouraged by large turnout to mark International Day of Yoga
Yoga enthusiasts have celebrated the ninth International Day of Yoga by breathing, stretching and meditating at more than 20 events nationwide.
No state meeting for Tibetan leader-in-exile state on visit to NZ
Tibet's leader-in-exile has expressed disappointment that he was not able to secure a meeting with Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta during his first-ever visit to New Zealand.
Almost a third of arrivals denied entry into NZ hold Indian passports
More than 200 Indians have been turned away from the border upon arrival since August last year.
Free-trade talks zero in on India's instant bank payment system
Trade representatives also discussed air connectivity, carbon credits, bilateral work visas and banking.
Spotlight falls on India at international trade conference
The South Asian nation could provide a counterbalance to China in the Pacific, participants say.
Shining a light on the diversity of Indian music
The Indian music scene is greater than the artists that are famous in the Bollywood movie industry.
Hockey New Zealand honours Hitendra Patel for coaching achievements
The award-winning hockey coach dreams of leading the national side one day.
Ministry for Ethnic Communities defended after ACT promises to abolish it
Priyanca Radhakrishnan claims the interests of ethnic communities would be "under threat" if ACT and National form the next government.
Asian community leaders celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours List
Asian recipients have been recognised for their contributions to language, education, health and the country's ethnic communities
Calls for official celebration of Everest Day
On the 70th anniversary of Hillary and Tenzing sitting on top of the world's tallest peak, efforts continue to mark the feat with an official celebration in New Zealand.