IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
Featured Stories
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Auckland’s Diwali Festival dazzles with diverse offerings
15 Oct 2025The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone.
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What you need to know about Diwali
9 Oct 2025Explainer - A primer on one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the year.
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Women steal show at Auckland tug of war battle
6 Oct 2025Tug of war is a traditional sport with deep roots in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
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Dunedin museum ends rumours over sword’s alleged Sikh roots
29 Sep 2025Speculation has swirled for years that it had once belonged to one of the spiritual leaders of the Sikh religion.
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Government drops 'redundant' ram raid bill
4 Feb 2025Labour proposed the legislation to reduce break-ins, but Paul Goldsmith says a more 'more targeted' response is needed.
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Luxon vows to visit India ‘very, very shortly’
3 Feb 2025Prime minister reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".
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Fijian Indians 'not giving up' on Pasifika classification battle
15 May 2025This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji. Audio
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Fijian Indians 'not giving up' on Pasifika classification battle
14 May 2025This week marks the 146th anniversary of the arrival of the first indentured labourers from British India to Fiji.
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China, India top destinations for Prime Minister’s Scholarship recipients
31 Jan 2025One thousand two hundred recipients have chosen China or India as a study destination since 2013.
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Indian community celebrates key harvest festivals
31 Jan 2025Thousands flock to Auckland's Eastdale Reserve to participate in the colourful Uttarayan Makar Sankranti kite festival.
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South Asian teams join Rangatahi Cricket Festival
30 Jan 2025Two invitational South Asian teams are preparing to face the Aotearoa Māori Schools and Pasifika U19 teams in Auckland.
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Indian community celebrates Republic Day in New Zealand
29 Jan 2025The Indian Consulate in Auckland organised its first large-scale event since commencing operations in September.
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New Zealand shines at inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
23 Jan 2025Team captain credits training programme and match strategy for reaching the quarterfinals of the first global tournament.
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Ahmadiyya Muslims seek to dispel misconceptions about Islam
23 Jan 2025Hundreds gathered in Auckland last weekend to denounce violence at the community's 36th annual convention.
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Surprise at Lee's removal from ethnic communities' role
22 Jan 2025Police Minister Mark Mitchell is set to take up the ethnic communities' portfolio from Lee on Friday 24 January.
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How Indian thinking influences contemporary Western philosophy
17 Jan 2025Retired Victoria University of Wellington professor Jaysankar Lal Shaw highlights the importance of comparative philosophy.
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NZTE unlocks opportunities for Kiwi businesses in India
10 Jan 2025Agency launches the second stage of a programme that seeks to address outdated market perceptions of the South Asian giant.
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Indian naval vessel departs NZ on historic voyage
10 Jan 2025INSV Tarini has left Lyttelton Port for the Falkland Islands, marking the longest leg of a circumnavigation led by two female Indian Navy officers.
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New Zealand gearing up for Kho Kho World Cup in India
6 Jan 2025The traditional South Asian sport is gaining traction in New Zealand, thanks to local tournaments organized by the Indian community.
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The staggering numbers behind one of the world’s greatest religious spectacles
14 Jan 2025Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the Kumbh Mela begins in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Kumbh Mela festival: India opens giant Hindu event for 400m pilgrims
13 Jan 2025A gathering that dates back thousands of years is now so large its lights can be seen from space.
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Motorcycle madness: ‘It’s impossible to resist the call of the road'
3 Jan 2025More than 1400 Indian-made Royal Enfield motorcycles have been registered in New Zealand in the past three years.
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Language opportunities for the next generation of Kiwi Indians
3 Jan 2025Community organisations offer language classes to preserve cultural identity.
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New Year Honours 2025: Asians recognised for service to community
31 Dec 2024Golf star Lydia Ko heads a list of more than a dozen Asian New Zealanders who have been honoured for their services to the country.
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2024 in review: A year of milestones for the Indian community in New Zealand
1 Jan 2025The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
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South Asian creatives steal spotlight in NZ's arts industry
30 Dec 2024From producing award-winning comedies to launching groundbreaking initiatives, Asian artists added their voice to Aotearoa's creative landscape in 2024.
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Indian community unites around communal meals
27 Dec 2024Organisations provide free meals to visitors and the needy as part of efforts to give something back to others in the community.
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Indian Christmas traditions light up New Zealand
23 Dec 2024Christians from the subcontinent keep their traditions alive while adapting to a new home, proving that the spirit of Christmas transcends borders.
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