IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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Alarm sounded over looming shortages in driving sector
22 Oct 2025The government is urging transport operators to find New Zealand drivers to plug any gaps that may emerge due to strict language requirements for residency.
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‘Sleepless nights’: Auckland fashion store staff traumatised after armed robbery
17 Oct 2025Nine masked offenders carrying bricks and hammers attacked Roopdarshan in Mt Roskill in broad daylight in a bid to steal jewellery. Audio
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'Living in fear': Teen overstayer in limbo having never attended school
16 Oct 2025A New Zealand-born overstayer faces deportation to India - a country he has never set foot in - after failing to secure residency. Audio
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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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New Zealand universities ramp up scholarships to attract Indian students
23 Oct 2024More than half of New Zealand universities are offering dedicated packages targeting Indian applicants, including scholarships and fee discounts.
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Man jailed for killing Indian tourist in mistaken abduction
22 Oct 2024Believing was taking his son, Jayden Kahi attacked 60-year-old Mewa Singh with a "haymaker" punch.
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Language directive a 'lurch back in time' - health professor
21 Oct 2024Should nurses be able to speak in languages other than English in a clinical setting?
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Latham hails Ravindra as New Zealand celebrate famous win
21 Oct 2024The Black Caps are thankful to Rachin Ravindra for stepping up in Kane Williamson's absence.
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History-making Black Caps topple India in first test
21 Oct 2024The Black Caps have broken a 36-year drought by beating India by eight wickets in the first cricket test in Bengaluru.
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Stanford looks to trusted employers to help unblock work visas logjam
18 Oct 2024A 'crack team' has been set up to work on bringing down spiralling wait times for work visas, immigration minister says.
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Government removes ability to extend Migration Exploitation Protection Work Visa
17 Oct 2024Exploited workers will no longer be able to extend the visa once its six-month term expires from 31 October.
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Turban Day celebrated in Christchurch and Tauranga
17 Oct 2024Organisers aimed to create awareness about the significance of a turban and other articles of faith in the Sikh religion.
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'Culturally intolerable' for nurses not to speak English? Or 'racist' to insist?
17 Oct 2024The response to RNZ's coverage of the English language directives to nurses was fulsome and divisive.
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Ethnic leaders repeat calls for greater input in policy
17 Oct 2024Community leaders highlighted immigration, health inequalities and crime as key areas of concern in a meeting with Labour chief Chris Hipkins.
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The lesson NZ exporters can learn from ethnic businesses
17 Oct 2024Finance Minister Nicola Willis wants ethnic communities to help double the country's export value over the next 10 years.
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Indian nurses in Palmerston North told not to speak their language at work
16 Oct 2024A general manager at Palmerston North Hospital told around 1000 people on a WhatsApp channel that Indian nurses must stop using their language in any public workspace.
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Indian community gearing up for Diwali festivities
16 Oct 2024Tens of thousands are poised to descend on the Auckland CBD this weekend to enjoy a 3D projection, sumptuous food stalls and artwork by local Indian artists at the country's largest celebration.
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Hundreds celebrate Sikh Children's Day in Auckland
15 Oct 2024Participants took part in activities related to music, literature and sports.
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Black Caps have mountain to climb to beat India at home
15 Oct 2024The New Zealand side are about to attempt to do what no other team has done in more than a decade.
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Killer driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim
15 Oct 2024The victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.
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Waikato Hospital staff told to speak English only
15 Oct 2024A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor says, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic racism".
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New Plymouth restaurant order to pay $86k for exploiting staff
15 Oct 2024The charges come after a worker complained he had been made to pay almost $17,000 for his job.
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Indian business owners fear rising gun crime
15 Oct 2024Police data shows 879 firearms offences were committed across Auckland in the first six months of this year, up 28 from the same period in 2023.
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India trade deal: 'We'll get it done' - PM
12 Oct 2024Analysis - Christopher Luxon made the most of his first East Asia Summit, but the harder ask will be now translating that to tangible results.
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Inaugural summit harnesses ethnic business potential
11 Oct 2024Migrants share stories about their success in business as well as the challenges they face.
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Luxon meets Modi, but little sign of free trade deal
11 Oct 2024The prime minister has emerged with an official invite to New Delhi after his coveted meeting with India's leader in Laos.
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Handyman must pay $17k for 'awful' reno - but can't be found
11 Oct 2024The bathroom vanity was installed crooked and the waterproofing wasn't compliant. Now Sam Kumar can't be found.
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Trade entities bolster New Zealand business connections with India
10 Oct 2024Two Kiwi private organisations launched last month in a bid to expand trade ties in the lucrative South Asian market.
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