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International students compelled to apply for visas online
Immigration New Zealand will require all international students to apply for their visas online from 18 September.
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Unpacking the risks associated with medical tourism to India
12 Sep 2025Explainer - Why is the South Asian nation increasingly becoming a preferred destination for medical tourists from New Zealand?
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Should shopkeepers be allowed to defend with pepper spray?
12 Sep 2025Retail NZ and the Security Association hold safety concerns over its use.
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Family finds joy in keeping Onam traditions alive in New Zealand
12 Sep 2025An Auckland family shows how Kerala's harvest festival is being passed on to the next generation.
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Asian ethnicities to make up 33% of population by 2048
11 Sep 2025Stagnant growth of European households combined with high levels of natural increase and migration for other ethnic populations behind the shift.
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Indian community slams Shane Jones’ ‘Singh, Patel’ barb
11 Sep 2025The minister used two common Indian family names to argue that New Zealand's culture and character was changing irreversibly due to immigration. Audio
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NZ tightens screening measures for Indian visa applicants
9 Sep 2025Immigration New Zealand will only accept police clearance certificates issued by a regional passport office from 1 December.
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Auckland’s Diwali festivities include ticketed events for first time
4 Sep 2025Organiser Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has added ticketed events to the schedule at Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre from 5 October.
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The Asian candidates contesting mayoral seats in local elections
29 Aug 2025Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring in the race for the top local government seats in Kaipara District, Auckland, Wellington and Hutt City.
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The Asian candidates seeking a council seat in Auckland
10 Sep 2025Around 10 people of Asian heritage are vying for a seat on Auckland Council.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Wellington
28 Aug 2025More than 10 Asian candidates are standing for local body seats in the greater Wellington region.
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Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
28 Aug 2025Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.
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The Asian candidates contesting local government seats in Canterbury
27 Aug 2025More than 10 candidates of Asian origin are contesting local government seats in the Canterbury region.
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Surge in Asian candidates contesting local boards in Auckland
10 Sep 2025Just two candidates of South Asian heritage won a seat on a community board in Auckland's local body elections in 2022.
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The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
28 Aug 2025Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.
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'Bread and water': Leaving India in search of a new life
5 May 2025Latest Census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, but what was the experience of early immigrants from South Asia? Audio
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'Out of place': Indian migrants disconnected from old, new homelands
8 May 2025Despite living in New Zealand for decades, some Kiwis of Indian origin feel disconnected from their adopted homeland, but having ties to South Asia has some advantages too. Audio
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'International connections': The motivations behind Indian migration
8 May 2025The west Indian state of Gujarat's proximity to the coast and its inhabitants' business acumen provided perfect conditions for migrants to thrive in their adopted homeland. Audio
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'Potato sacks used as bed covers': Enduring hardship for a brighter future
8 May 2025Despite the early struggles that migrants faced, their perseverance paved the way for them to build a new life in a foreign land that would become their adopted home. Audio
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Inside NZ's infectious Punjabi music scene
11 Jul 2025A new generation of Indian musicians is shaking up New Zealand's music scene, blending contemporary hip hop with cultural roots.
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Auckland vigil held for victims of Nepal unrest
10 Sep 2025More than 20 people are believed to have died in police clashes with anti-corruption protesters in the Himalayan nation.
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FTA talks spur Indian bank to remain in NZ
5 Sep 2025India's Bank of Baroda has reversed plans to sell its New Zealand business, saying trade negotiations between the two countries has influenced its decision.
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Deporting criminals set to get easier under law change
4 Sep 2025A planned law change will make it so criminals can be deported if they have been permanent residents for up to 20 years, up from the current 10 years.
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Hindu women celebrate Hartalika Teej festival
2 Sep 2025Participants fast during the festival in honour of Goddess Parvati and her devotion to Lord Shiva.
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Educators call for compulsory second-language classes
1 Sep 2025Recommendation comes amid government moves to mandate a new structured literacy curriculum nationwide.
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Auckland’s Andhra community celebrates Lord Ganesh’s birthday
1 Sep 2025Known as Vinayaka Chavithi as well as Ganesh Chaturthi, the 10-day festival honours one of Hinduism's most beloved deities.
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Free trade agreement with India creates opportunity for rural exports
29 Aug 2025India is New Zealand's 25th largest goods export market.
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‘Leadership looks white’: Asians struggling to land senior roles
28 Aug 2025Just 3.3 percent of senior leaders in the public sector claim Asian heritage, according to latest figures compiled by the Public Service Commission.
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Bomb squad responds to callout near Indian High Commission
27 Aug 2025Pipitea Street in the capital's CBD was cordoned off as a robot was sent in.
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Dearth of Indian-language classes at NZ schools
29 Aug 2025Despite becoming the third-largest ethnic group in the country, Indian households are turning to community classes to learn heritage languages such as Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati.
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Pakistan Independence Day celebrations recall independence struggle
20 Aug 2025Pakistan High Commissioner Faisal Aziz Ahmed notes the anniversary's importance in reinforcing the value of freedom.
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Collaborations steal spotlight at India Independence Day celebrations
19 Aug 2025New Zealand's Indian community recovers after three days of frenetic festivities celebrating the 79th anniversary of Independence Day.
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