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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Indian crash victim 'overwhelmed by kindness' after losing leg
7 Mar 2025Pawanjit Singh Ghatora had his leg crushed by a car while taking a walk in West Auckland at the beginning of February.
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PM briefed on Khalistan 'referendum' ahead of event, OIA documents reveal
6 Mar 2025US-based organiser Sikhs for Justice expected about 8000 people to attend the gathering, the briefing documents show.
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No relief in violent crime victimisations at retail outlets year on year
5 Mar 2025Police data shows that 4304 incidents were recorded nationwide in 2024 - almost identical to the 4305 serious victimisations logged the previous year.
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How citizen's arrest laws could make New Zealand more dangerous
4 Mar 2025The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizen's arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect.
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Wellington gets first glimpse of heritage wall celebrating Indian migration
3 Mar 2025Hundreds attended events in the capital over the weekend to celebrate the Wellington Indian Association's 100th birthday.
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Is violent crime really dropping?
28 Feb 2025Government ministers are claiming it as a win, but what does new official data tell us?
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Wellington Indians celebrate century milestone
28 Feb 2025The Wellington Indian Association is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding on Saturday. Audio
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Asian community divided on proposed reforms to combat retail crime
27 Feb 2025Proposed amendment to the Crimes Act to widen power of detention may give some business owners security, but victims and community leaders believe more should be done.
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Documentary screening gives audiences a second chance to understand Girmit legacy
27 Feb 2025Girmit: The Fields of Sadness delves into the lives of Indian labourers who were brought to Fiji under the indenture system, offering new insight into their struggles and contributions.
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Retailers to be handed wider power to detain shoplifters
26 Feb 2025The Crimes Act will be amended to allow retailers and members of the public to make citizen's arrests at any time of the day and use reasonable restraints when doing so.
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Indian consulate relocating to permanent Queen St address
26 Feb 2025Visitors must book appointments through the consulate's website before accessing consular services.
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Expanded citizen's arrest powers to be announced
26 Feb 2025The government is working on "clearer rules" to help retailers defend their property, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.
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Immigration New Zealand admits it lacks accurate data on child overstayers
25 Feb 2025Agency says the estimate has not been updated since 2017 after it identified issues with the previous methodology and began work on improving the statistical measures used.
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Labour criticises retail crime advisory group spend
25 Feb 2025Chair Sunny Kaushal defends compensation for his work with the group as an announcement from the government on crime looms.
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Ram raids decline almost 60 percent year on year
21 Feb 2025Recently released data from police reveals a decline of almost 60 percent year on year in the number of ram raids nationwide that were logged in 2024.
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Indian surnames top list of most common registered family names for Kiwi newborns in 2024
21 Feb 2025Singh has topped the list of the most common family names registered for newborns in New Zealand for the seventh consecutive year.
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Teen facing deportation granted New Zealand residency
20 Feb 2025The associate immigration minister's decision means while Damash Kumar can stay, his parents will not be granted a visa and face deportation.
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Citizenship law under fire as kids discover they're overstayers
19 Feb 2025A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to rules have asked him to help keep their children in the country.
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Indian jewellery giant to enter NZ market
18 Feb 2025Malabar Gold & Diamonds has unveiled plans to open three stores in New Zealand.
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Immigration does not know how many Daman Kumar-like cases there are
18 Feb 2025Immigration authorities do not know how many children have been deported because their parents did not have residence when they were born.
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Government considering 'big' measures to tackle retail crime
17 Feb 2025Advisory group on crime chief Sunny Kaushal says the group has submitted several proposals to the government for consideration.
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NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve
18 Feb 2025Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.
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NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
17 Feb 2025The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk.
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Sandringham exhibition shines a light on South Asia’s queer heritage
14 Feb 2025An exhibition at Satya Chai Lounge in Auckland revives South Asia's historical acceptance of queerness.
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