Immigration cuts under any new government will depend on how badly we want to build our infrastructure
78% recovery rate has successfully broken the chain of COVID-19 transmission in Fiji- Dr. Waqainabete
Rachit Kushwaha’s ‘Behind the Dreams’ online show offers self-help advice from successful immigrants living in New Zealand
Learning from experience: how our universities can turn the international student crisis into an opportunity
National needs to do more than just scavenge upon the issue of flouting of social distancing rules under Alert level 2
Is government trying to hide behind smokescreen of anti-migrant rhetoric from responsibility of fixing the economy
National’s dangerously low polling: Will the two Kiwi-Indian MPs survive the cull and return to parliament?
Community reception for Team India in Wellington: Cricket revered as a great enhancer of bilateral ties
Christchurch terror attack: Has the world finally found a leader in Jacinda Ardern to counter global rightwing populism?
What does the story of the first Pakeha-Sikh New Zealander tell us about Sikhism faith in New Zealand?
Santa comes to Nadi: Paul Ross, founder of Pacific Kids, organises for a Christmas party for the children at Loloma House
New Zealand Man charged over entering a Covid-19 isolation facilityA man has been arrested after police say he entered an Auckland Covid-19 isolation facility to talk to a friend.
India Serum Institute to price Covid vaccine at less than Rs 250/doseThe Serum Institute of India would introduce candidate vaccines from AstraZeneca and Novavax for COVID-19 at less than Rs 250 per dose in India.
World news Australia announces $10 billion boost for wage subsidy schemeThe Australian government on Friday announced a significant expansion of its wage subsidy scheme in response the coronavirus restrictions which were reimposed in Victoria state due to an alarming surge in the number of cases.
New Zealand Unemployment falls to 4%, underemployment upThe unemployment rate has improved in the three months to June, falling to 4 percent from 4.2 last quarter, but that does not mean the labour market is improving.
New Zealand Australian state at war with COVID-19: TreasurerAustralian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Monday said the state of Victoria was at "war" with the COVID-19 pandemic as it continued to be the worst-hit with the number of confirmed cases increasing at an alarming rate.
New Zealand Travel bubble: Auckland Airport announces separate zones at terminalAuckland Airport has announced its international terminal will be separated into two zones in anticipation of a travel bubble.
Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan tests Covid-19 negative, discharged from hospitalMegastar Amitabh Bachchan is heading home after testing Covid-19 negative, shared his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan on Sunday.
India Air India commences fifth phase of Vande Bharat Mission opsNational carrier Air India on Saturday commenced the fifth phase of the 'Vande Bharat Mission'. Accordingly, the airline is expected to operate close to 700 flights between India and at least 53 countries during this phase, airline sources said.
New Zealand Applications now open for $10 million Sport Recovery FundThe second round of the Community Resilience Fund is now open for applications for sport and recreation organisations experiencing financial hardship between 1 July and 30 September 2020.
India Amit Shah tests positive for Covid, admitted to hospitalIndian Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus and has got himself admitted in a Delhi hospital.
Health Understanding Plasma TherapyAs the wait for the Covid-19 vaccine continues, the battle rages on. Scores of people have tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, many have succumbed, and many more have recovered from the infection as well.
World news Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 680,000: Johns Hopkins UniversityGlobal COVID-19 deaths surpassed 680,000 on Saturday, reaching 680,575 as of 11.35 a.m. (1535 GMT), according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.
New Zealand Sylvia Park closed for cleaning after man who tested positive ate thereThe food court at the country's largest mall, Auckland's Sylvia Park, was closed today for deep cleaning after confirmation a man with Covid-19 ate there two weeks ago.
World news Australia records deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemicAustralia on Thursday recorded its deadliest day of the COVID-19 pandemic so far, with 13 new deaths and a record 744 confirmed cases. With the new tallies, the total number of coronavirus cases in the country stood at 16,303, with 189 deaths.
New Zealand Another person escapes from managed isolation, apprehended by policeThe Minister in charge of isolation facilities Megan Woods says another person managed to escape from the Crowne Plaza in Auckland after tailgating a staff member.
Bollywood 'Baahubali' director SS Rajamouli and family test Covid-19 positiveNoted Telugu filmmaker SS Rajamouli and his family members have tested Covid-19 positive. Rajamouli confirmed the news on his verified Twitter account on Wednesday evening.
Technology Google extends work from home order till mid-2021With the Covid-19 pandemic hardly showing any sign of slowing down, Google on Monday said it would allow employees to work from home till the middle of next year if their roles permit.
India India to remain key global supply chain partner: Boeing IndiaDespite Covid-19 induced economic turbulence, aero space major Boeing India plans to maintain its systems and components sourcing activity in India. The company sources components close to $1 billion a year from more than 200 suppliers in India.
In focus Lockdown diaries: Wisdom from authors in quarantineLife in lockdown and the pandemic has made people go through a whole spectrum of emotions, they may have never expected. While some people are going through rough patches, others are dealing with stress and anxiety.
World news Global COVID-19 cases top 16.4 million: Johns HopkinsThe overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 16.4 million, while the deaths have increased to over 652,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Listen, acknowledge, empathise and move-on: Is that govt’s only strategy on temporary migrants stranded overseas
Wednesday, July 29, 2020New ZealandIs it an end of road for temporary visa holders stuck overseas as govt says it does not intends to extend quarantine capacity?
Monday, July 27, 2020New ZealandAdditional Vande Bharat Mission repatriation flights announced for New Zealand
Thursday, July 23, 2020New ZealandImmigration: Is a complete reboot possible under the new Minister for Immigration Kris Faafoi?
Wednesday, July 22, 2020New ZealandHow Iain Lees-Galloway's tenure as Minister for Immigration was plagued with scandals, failures and incompetence