IndoNZ
News and perspectives for and about the diverse Indian community in New Zealand
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What’s fuelling the growing demand for Indian ethnic wear?
14 Nov 2025New Zealand's changing demographics in recent years is being reflected in the rising demand for Indian fashion.
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Young tennis stars hope international success can inspire community
12 Nov 2025Two up-and-coming teenage athletes are encouraging more people with Indian heritage to take up the sport.
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'People are afraid to enter our shops': Crime anxiety soars in South Auckland
11 Nov 2025Indian business owners in Papatoetoe say the extra security measures they have installed to deter armed robberies are also keeping customers away. Audio
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Meet the Asian investors fuelling New Zealand startups
7 Nov 2025While Air New Zealand's new CEO may claim Asian heritage, one must cast the net a little wider to find other Asian faces at the forefront of investment finance.
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Unpaid salary claims, postponed game add to Indian Panthers' woes
30 Apr 2025Panthers' CEO addresses player payment delays after Tuesday night's game is postponed due to player protest.
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No virginity testing and amending alcohol licensing rules on Indian origin MPs agenda
24 Apr 2025Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan and ACT's Parmjeet Parmar claim support for their respective members' bills.
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Indian comedian turns Cantonese into his comedic ‘superpower’
24 Apr 2025Vivek Mahbubani learned Cantonese after his parents forced him to but now he performs stand-up comedy in the language.
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Indian community unites in condemning Kashmir terror attacks
25 Apr 2025At least two dozen people died after gunmen opened fired on tourists near Pahalgam in the Himalayas.
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Indian and Māori cultures come together on stage
23 Apr 2025The Hawke's Bay Indian Cultural Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary with Wairua Paani, a dynamic fusion of Indian dance and Māori storytelling. Audio
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Household data reflects growing ethnic diversity
17 Apr 2025Households with Asian, Māori and Pasifika occupants rise between 2018 and 2023.
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Indian team joins NZ women's hockey tournament for first time
23 Apr 2025The Punjab Warriors team is the first women's team from India to take part in the annual Easter event.
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Recalling Modi's 2001 visit to NZ
17 Apr 2025Modi visited Wellington and Auckland a few months before he became the chief minister of the west Indian state of Gujarat.
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Violent crime data raises more questions than answers - Labour
16 Apr 2025Ministry of Justice data confirms the government's claim it met its target to reduce the number of violent crime victims.
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Government celebrates latest violent crime statistics, admits data is volatile
15 Apr 2025It says there's been a reduction in violent crime based on the latest quarterly statistics but the ministry says the numbers should be considered indicative only.
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Free speech fears as Indian-NZ doctor faces travel ban
12 Apr 2025An Auckland doctor refuses to be silenced by the Indian government despite facing a ban on returning to her homeland due to her political activities and online criticisms.
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Meet the Indian-origin founders disrupting New Zealand’s fintech scene
11 Apr 2025Indian-origin founders have launched fintech startups in lending, payment, banking and stock trading applications.
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Community bulletin: NZ Indian Central Association elects new leaders
11 Apr 2025The Indian community recognises outstanding contributions to society at awards ceremony, participates in multicultural sports and joins nagar kirtan processions.
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NZ film industry looks to rekindle ties with India
10 Apr 2025Indian filmmakers shot more than 100 films in New Zealand in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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Major NZ bank adds Hindi, Samoan, Tongan languages to ATMs
8 Apr 2025Westpac has added the three language options to all 373 of its ATMs to make banking more accessible for diverse communities.
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Auckland train crash victim named
8 Apr 2025The crash between a car and train happened at a level crossing in Penrose.
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Gandhi Nivas marks 10 years of tackling family harm in Auckland
3 Apr 2025Studies show the community-led initiative has made a significant impact in reducing domestic violence over the past decade.
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Details of key agreements emerge from Luxon’s India trip
3 Apr 2025New Zealand and India have launched negotiations on an arrangement facilitating the mobility of professionals and skilled workers.
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Eminent Indian-origin historian Sekhar Bandyopadhyay honoured
3 Apr 2025The Victoria University academic has been recognised for his contribution to history, with the NZ Historical Association unveiling an award bearing his name.
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Ponsonby Road's KOL added to Auckland restaurant closures
2 Apr 2025Owners Sid and Chand Sahrawat will serve their last meals on Mother's Day before turning the tandoor-inspired spot into an "incubation" space.
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Meet the Kiwi Indians strapping on hiking boots for charity
1 Apr 2025Whether it's walking the length of New Zealand or shorter distances, the hikers have learnt a lot about themselves while exploring the country.
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NZ deepens education ties with India
27 Mar 2025New Zealand and India sign a refreshed education cooperation arrangement during the Luxon's recent trip to India.
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Indian community unites behind a collective voice
26 Mar 2025Fourteen groups unite under an umbrella organisation to lend their voice to government policymaking.
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Government opens consultation on free trade agreement with India
25 Mar 2025Businesses, non-governmental organizations and members of the public encouraged to have their say.
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