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New Zealand

A decade of making headlines for Kiwi-Indians

When I started out in journalism all those decades ago, my venerable editor-publisher gave me this sage advice: “If the universe wants to destroy you, it will give you a very strong urge to start a newspaper or join a start-up in the newspaper business.”

New Zealand

Indian diaspora in NZ urged to participate in World Hindi Conference 2018

Speaking to the Indian Weekender, High Commissioner, Sanjiv Kohli extended Government of India’s invite to the members of the Indian diaspora in NZ to participate in 11th World Hindi Congress.

Editorials

Celebrating Indian connection in the spirit of ANZAC

As the Kiwi-Indian community becomes increasingly aware of this glorious past then it would be more conceivable for them to feel connected with the spirit of ANZAC.

New Zealand

NZ Parliament celebrates holi for the first time

Over 200 guests of Indian origin gathered at the New Zealand Parliament to celebrate Holi. The event was hosted at The Banquet Hall in the main Parliament building on 20th March 2018.

New Zealand

Kiwi-Indian couple travels 13 countries, 40 cities with two kids

The couple considers themselves as avid travellers taking their inspiration from their extended family in Christchurch who too have been on the roads for the most part of their 2016 and 2017.

New Zealand

The spirit of giving can go a long way to support children of Shanti-Bhawan school

Ms Morris is encouraging the community to come forward and help build a child’s future. She also appealed to the business community which can get involved by gifting/donating items or vouchers.

New Zealand

Police make arrest over murder of Indian origin woman in South Auckland

Ms Singh's parents were also out in the night seeing a relative when they received a phone call from Ms Singh forcing them to return immediately, only to find their daughter dead in a pool of blood.

New Zealand

Alka Yagnik show takes the fans back to romantic 90s

Alka Yagnik, the voice that echoed in every household in the 1990s mesmerised her fans once again in her second live-in-concert in New Zealand on Saturday, September 30.

New Zealand

Gandhi Jayanti celebrated in Wellington

Later, speaking with The Indian Weekender, Indian High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli emphasised on the charisma and pull of the Gandhi's personality and ideas all around the world.

Verdict 2017

English agrees for Hindi in schools

We are ready to accommodate the Hindi language, and we are confident that it would be relatively easier to find teachers in the Hindi language as Indian community is a well-educated community,” Mr English concluded.

Verdict 2017

Your party vote for NZPP will keep Winston Peters away from the government: Anil Sharma

With a significant portion of the country in the midst of ‘Jacindamania’, we have seen a rebalancing of the electorate.

New Zealand

Seniors host Independence Day celebrations at Shanti Niwas

Senior members of Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust hosted a joyous celebration on the occasion of India’s 71st Independence on Tuesday, August 15 at Shanti Niwas building in Onehunga, Auckland.

New Zealand

Music, dances of India exhilarate at Bhartiya Samaj I-Day

The event's popularity is growing every year: community members, community leaders, children, senior citizens and members of parliament graced the Sunday morning event.

New Zealand

Police still seeking to identify the Indian man assaulted in Takanini

The man was left severely beaten with a baseball bat and left on the footpath at approximately 10.20 p.m. on Tuesday night on Great South Road, Takanini.

New Zealand

Trustpower award for Timaru's Indian society

The town's Mayor Damon Odey, while noting acknowledging the community’s contribution, presented the award to SCICS members at a glittering function held at the Timaru District Council chambers on July 31.