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    • New Zealand

      Auckland to welcome musical star Satinder Sartaaj

      New industry report suggests property market crash speculation unfounded

      Gurudwara winning hearts and minds in Wellington

      Sikh Community pledges support to Afghanistan Sikhs

      Gujarati community goes strength to strength

      Diaspora leaders agree ‘Unity in Diversity’ mantra is best way forward

      Former refugee eyes seat in Parliament

      Meet your career doctor

      Simon V Kurian: Giving a voice to refugees and asylum seekers

      “Punjabi express”: Meet the rising Kiwi-Indian amateur boxing champ

      Covid-19: New Zealand to stay in orange traffic light setting

      Applicant numbers for residence visas exceed government forecasts

    • Business

      Elon Musk clarifies why he does not want to manufacture Tesla cars in India

      Musk puts Twitter deal 'on hold', says still committed to acquisition

      Reliance FY22 revenue up 47%, net profit up 26%, announces Rs 8 dividend

      New Zealand – India relations: Lost in translation

      10-year High: Ukraine crisis pushes crude price close to $120 a barrel

      Tesla not working on its $25K electric car right now: Musk

      LIC IPO slated for March

      Study finds day care centres were hit the hardest by COVID-19 pandemic

      Not just US, India eyes other markets for honey exports

      MIQ spots for businesses urged ahead of Dubai Expo

      Facebook to pay $4.79mn fine for discriminating in favour of foreigners against US citizens

      Bezos retires officially, Andy Jassy takes over as Amazon CEO

    • Election 2020

      Kiwi voter the true hero of Election 2020

      Election of first Kiwi-Indian electorate MP marks a milestone

      Election 2020: What now...?

      National's Gerry Brownlee admits he made a 'huge mistake' during electioneering

      Final poll: Labour and Greens have the numbers to govern

      Has the campaign for the first-ever Covid election been widely off the mark?

      Election 2020: Our MMP voting system explained

      Election 2020: Labour steady, National down in latest poll

    • Sports

      Neeraj Chopra breaks own national record

      Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson stitch up highest partnership for India in T20I cricket

      Bhuvneshwar Kumar records most wickets in powerplay in T20I history

      It did not change our life overnight, says Kapil Dev on his team’s 1983 World Cup triumph

      105-year-old woman creates new record in 100-meter race

      Neeraj Chopra clinches gold in Kuortane Games with a throw of 86.69 metres

      Neeraj Chopra breaks own national record with 89.30m Javelin throw

      Wellington lifts Dhyan Chand Trophy at Queen’s Birthday Tournament 2022

      Indian hockey is poised for ultimate glory in 2028 Olympics: David John

      IPL digital media rights could go to biggest industrial house of India from next year: Source

      India legend Mithali Raj retires from all forms of international cricket

      Martial art of Gatka to be part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021

    • India

      Pune woman Preeti Maske sets a world record

      Siddhu Moosewala's last song SYL banned on Youtube

      'Had suspected this... we were backstabbed by our own': Uddhav Thackeray on rebellion in Shiv Sena

      Over 42 lakh deaths prevented in India due to COVID vaccination in 2021: Lancet study

      Gautam Adani and his family commit Rs 60,000 cr to charity

      Varanasi airport first in India to use Sanskrit for Covid announcements

      NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu to file nomination on June 24

      Yoga brings peace to our universe, says PM Modi

      India has $85 bn opportunity in $500 bn global chip supply chain market

      Sidhu Moosewala killing: Sharp shooter Harkamal Ranu arrested from Punjab's Bathinda

      External Affairs Minister Jaishankar hails India as 'first responder' during crisis in the world

      CM Bhagwant Mann promises cancer hospital in singer Sidhu Moosewala's name

    • World news

      New Zealand to back Ukraine at International Court of Justice

      Hotel that never lands

      Subway employee shot dead, 1 injured after putting 'too much mayo' in sandwich

      Biden signs bipartisan bill on gun safety into law

      Job vacancies in Canada reached 1 million in April

      'Sad day for court and country,' says Biden on top court decision over abortion right

      US Senate passes gun safety bill, Supreme Court knocks down handgun limits

      India deploys technical team to Embassy in Kabul

      Gurudwara blast in Kabul: DSGMC President urges Centre to take care of minorities in Afghanistan

      Canada confirms 168 cases of monkeypox

      Jaishankar welcomes Spanish FM in India, says 'talks will take our partnership forward'

      WHO set to decide if monkeypox represents health emergency

    • Fiji

      Good news for Fiji nationals in NZ and Australia

      NZ Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta To Visit Fiji

      Three-night-stay requirement upon entry into Fiji removed, mask wearing optional

      Lautoka Hospital To Provide 24/7 Open Heart Surgeries Soon Under New Management: Acting Prime Minister

      Fijian Education minister welcomes students back to classes

      Fijian soldiers fly to Australia for co-deployment mission to Tonga

      Fiji confirms Omicron transmission in community

      Fiji moves ahead of US in AIR's 'News On Air' live-stream global rankings

      Renowned Fijian academic dies in exile

      FIJI NEWS: Fijians warned against new scam

      FIJI NEWS: Two Out Of The Three Anticipated Cyclones Could Be Destructive: Head Weatherman

      FIJI NEWS: US, Aust confident amid Omicron variant in Fiji

    • Global Indians

      2 Sikhs, Parm Gill And Prabhmeet Sarkaria Sworn As Ministers In Ontario

      Biden nominates Indian-American Arati Prabhakar as top science advisor

      Neeraj Lala: Meet the Kiwi-Indian CEO of Toyota NZ

      Indian diplomat Amandeep Singh Gill appointed as UN chief's Envoy on Technology

      India to mark NRI festival as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations

      Indian-American Harini Logan wins 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee

      Indian high commission in Canada issues advisory after drowning deaths

      Parag Agrawal's wife Vineeta linked with Musk's $44 bn Twitter takeover

      India-born scientist elected to US National Academy of Sciences

      Qatar commits to protecting rights of Indian labourers

      CIA names Nand Mulchandani as first Chief Technology Officer

      Indians continue their hold on H-1B visas

    • Verdict 2017

      National Party sticks with their ‘rock,’ Bill English remains as Party Leader

      Here comes Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

      2017 GENERAL ELECTION WRIT RETURNED

      National juggernaut comes to halt with Labour-Green block winning two seats in the final count.

      New Zealand politics in limbo: What’s the fuss about the MMP and First past the post system?

      What would a government with Winston Peters look like?

      Can special votes go with National and not Labour-Green?

      A report card of Kiwi-Indian candidates in 2017 election

      Can Greens bring about real ‘youth quake’ in New Zealand politics?

      Immigration cuts under any new government will depend on how badly we want to build our infrastructure

      Can Greens create the history and go ‘right’ with National?

      Trends from advance voting will determine who will form the next government

  • Entertainment
    • Bollywood

      Vaani Kapoor praises Shamshera co-star Ranbir Kapoor

      Jug Jugg Jeeyo: Movie Review

      ‘Kya Din The Wo Bhi’: Big B Recalls Days He Had Five Blockbusters In One Year

      Ranveer Singh is all praises for Virat Kohli's acting skills, calls him 'best actor'

      Johnny Depp's lawyer Camille Vasquez sets the record straight on dating rumours

      Samrat Prithviraj: Movie Review –The King is a figment of imagination

      Shah Rukh Khan unveils poster of 'Jawan'; fans go berserk

      Amitabh shares throwback picture with Jaya to celebrate 49th wedding anniversary

      Aamir Khan starrer 'Laal Singh Chaddha' promises a joyride of emotions

      Practising yoga, makes me feel the most centred: Deepika Padukone

      Case against Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh and Ajay Devgn for promoting Gutka

      Dhanush sends legal notice to couple claiming him to be their biological son

    • Reviews

      ‘Top Gun: Maverick’  Movie Review

      ‘Attack’ Movie Review : Mission Accomplished, Details Unclear

      Despite intense action sequences, ‘Valimai’ disappoints

      Candlelight Classics breaks welcome new ground

      '83' delivers an unforgettable experience (Our Rating: ****)

      Haseen Dillruba: Wild, wicked but with warts (Film Review; Rating: * * *)

      The Family Man 2: Binge therapy (IANS Review; Rating: * * * and 1/2)

      Radhe: Salman Khan's chaos of set pieces (Film Review; Rating: * *)

      Saina: Plays to gallery (Review; Rating: * * and 1/2)

      Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: Too slow for slow-burn impact (Movie Review; Rating: * *)

      5 podcasts that you should listen to right now

      Nutritionist Lovneet Batra sticks to basics in pandemic times

    • Tongue in cheek

      Wait, What? McDonald's China launches Dhaniya Ice Cream!

      Express your love this Valentine's Day in Hindi film style

      Had to find unique ways to entertain during lockdown: Vir Das

      Here's why some people 'hear the dead'

      Twitter cracks up as Musk confirms Tesla's entry in India

      Watching Zombie movies can prepare you better for pandemic

      World weirdness quotient is rising fast (the funny side)

      Photo critique

      Elements of Success : Spirit

      Elements of Success : Air

      Elements of Success : Fire

      Elements of Success : Water

    • Zodiology

      Astrology: Your forecast for May 30-June 5

      Here is your weekly horoscope for May 2 to 8

      Your weekly horoscope is here

      2018: The Year of Fresh Beginnings (Yearly Horoscope)

      Weekly horoscope: 1-7 December

      Your weekly horoscope: May 12 to 18

      Your weekly horoscope: May 5 to 11

      Weekly horoscope: April 28 to May 4

      Weekly horoscope: March 17 to 23

      Weekly Horoscope: March 3 - 9

      YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE: FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 2

      YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE: FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 2

    • Hollywood

      Amber Heard owes USD 10.35 million to Johnny Depp

      Rihanna welcomes first baby with rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky

      Good old fashioned glamour ruled the Met Gala 2022 red carpet

      Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slap

      Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber to perform at Grammys 2022

      Will Smith resigns from Academy membership after slapping Chris Rock at Oscars

      Chris Rock responds to Will Smith's Oscars slap at standup show

      Golden Globes 2022: A look at the full list of winners

      Climate change satire 'Don't Look Up' sets Netflix viewership record

      'Squid Game' tops 3 billion minutes viewed globally

      Squid Game's link to South Korea's crippling debt crisis

      Daniel Craig gets emotional on last day on James Bond set

    • Music

      Singer KK passes away in Kolkata after performing at a live concert

      PM Modi mourns the death of santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma

      Guru Randhawa, Bohemia set the house on fire with new track 'Punjabiyaan Di Dhee'

      Justin Bieber tests positive for Covid, reschedules US tour

      Meet Gaurav Sharma, Lata Mangeshkar's biggest fan who has her entire music collection

      Actor-singer Gippy Grewal barred from entering Pak via Wagah border: Report

      'I'm really sorry', says a tearful Adele's as she announces postponement of Las Vegas residency

      Pandit Birju Maharaj was my guru but also my friend: Madhuri Dixit

      Indian PM Narendra Modi condole the demise of Pandit Birju Maharaj

      Legendary Kathak Dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj Passes Away At 83

      AR Rahman collaborates with legendary Gulzar for 'Meri Pukaar Suno'

      Neha Kakkar thanks hubby Rohanpreet for gifting her 'life'

    • Events

      Indian brand part of the Oscars Goodie Bag

      And the Oscar goes to...

      Oscar contenders share reactions on being nominated

      Grammys 2021 red carpet: Stars bring their fashion A-game to music's biggest night

      Jim Sarbh to deliver a monologue in Online theatre production

      Femina Miss India 2020 goes digital

      COVID-19 effect: Oscars 2021 might get delayed

      ‘Vatt Thi Gujarati’ concert to resonate the essence of Gujarati language

      A legend of a production (Review)

      Chinmaya youth set to illuminate stage with 'The Legends of Shiva'

      Diwali and Bandhi Chhorh Divas celebrated at Sikh temples around Auckland

      Fusion of 'Folk and Sufi' wows Auckland

    • Spotlight

      Ekta R Kapoor forays into home decor and wellness

      Faberge hatches a Game of Thrones collaboration

      Netflix creates 'Fast Laughs', a TikTok clone to scroll through funny clips

      Golden Globes 2021: 'Nomadland', 'Borat' 'The Crown' win top honours

      How the Pandemic has changed the way people celebrate Valentine's Day in 2021

      Bengalis favourite Durga Puja pandal-hopping goes virtual

      Amazon to add live TV to Prime Video: Report

      Sushant Singh Rajput death: Deepika highlights 'importance of reaching out'

      Ridley Scott working on ‘Gladiator' sequel

      Subaru XV launched at Frankfurt

      Isuzu to the rescue of St John

      D-Max claims desert rally victory

  • Features
    • In focus

      Geetanjali Shree's Tomb of Sand wins International Booker Prize, first for Hindi novel

      The DFS May Shopping Weekend offers unbelievable discounts on some of the most desirable global brands

      Three Cheers for Indian Women’s Cricket Team

      Once the toast of nations, NZ's pandemic management is unravelling

      Is India ready for the recently-announced Digital Rupee? Economist Harshal Chitale speaks to IWK

      Diana resurrects with Larrain and Stewart

      Love calendar for the month of February

      Principles that define success

      Gen Z fashion trends to look out for in 2022

      How to Identify the Quality of Clothes: The Online Edition

      6 reasons why New Year resolutions don't stick

      'Vax' is Oxford English Dictionary's 2021 word of the year

    • Migrant Tales

      Keep kids engaged with fun virtual activities

      Sustaining long distance relationships

      How helpful are early management skills for children

    • Travel

      Rajasthan, known for its forts and palaces, now makes it big on border tourism

      Discover New Zealand's secret landscapes

      Celebrate New Year's Eve in New York City

      Survey reveals domestic and international travel preferences of Indian travellers

      Winter festivals and experiences in New Zealand

      Maharashtra announces 'Adventure Tourism Policy' to lure visitors

      5 offbeat destinations to visit in India

      Jeff Bezos to fly on space tourism rocket with brother in July 2021

      Short driveable holidays: A travel trend here to stay

      International airline industry initiates trial of COVID-19 travel pass

      Frequent travel will make you 7% more happier than others

      Etihad Airways offers complimentary Covid-19 test for passengers

    • Face of the Week

      Chef Ranveer Brar on food cultures of India and Pakistan

      Mumbai doctor saves life of orphan boy twice

      The business of food: Meet Chef Sanjyot Keer

      For this boy, it is his 35th National Award in a row

      Kritika Pandey wins Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2020

      Rachit Kushwaha’s ‘Behind the Dreams’ online show offers self-help advice from successful immigrants living in New Zealand

      Living in NZ: A Chinese-descent Indian shares her unique cultural experience

      One year after The Great Kiwi Bake Off: Did Kiwi-Indian mum get the jumpstart she was after?

      'It’s time to make some noise'

      The young, up and coming musician-duo busting the myths

      How to translate research into practice in competitive sports - A Book Review

      Book Review: What does it take to be an International Citizen?

    • Technology

      Bill Gates doubts Elon Musk's Twitter buy: Report

      Mercedes-Benz EV threatens Tesla with record 1,000 KM on single charge

      Toyota to launch 1st all-electric SUV on May 12 that starts from $42K

      Tata Digital India launches super-app 'Tata Neu'

      Researchers re-engineer red blood cells to trigger immune system against Covid

      Samsung announces Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra at Unpacked 2022

      Covid test-related email scams surge 500% with rise in Omicron: Report

      Apple iPhone 14 Pro to feature 48MP camera: Report

      France fines Google, FB a combined $238 million over cookie tracking

      Tesla delivers close to 1 million vehicles in 2021

      Apple to launch iPhones without SIM card slot by Sep 2022: Report

      What's next for NASA's newly launched James Webb Space Telescope

    • Health

      Research: How a knee replacement impacts the planet

      A new decision-making theory aims to explain why humans don't always make the best decisions

      Time-tested tips for radiant skin after your 30s

      'More monkeypox cases likely': WHO confirms 80 cases in 11 countries

      Seven approaches to intermittent fasting

      Say Goodbye to Travel Anxiety

      7 reasons why you need to meditate daily

      Here's why you can contract Omicron even after full vaccination

      New versions of Omicron that may outpace BA.2 found

      'XE' variant doesn't seem to cause more severe disease: Gagandeep Kang

      New possible treatment for COVID-19 identified by scientists

      Improve your eyesight with these tips

    • Recipes

      5 delectable items to add to your Holi party menu

      Changing diet could add up to a decade of life expectancy, says study

      Christmas recipes to get you in the Christmas spirit

      WHEN BUTTER MET CHICKEN - A Mouthwatering Love Story

      WHEN BUTTER MET CHICKEN - A Mouthwatering Love Story

      BLACK CHICK PEAS - A WINTER SUPERFOOD

      Choose the right cooking oil to stay healthy

      Here are some recipes for a sumptuous Iftar evening

      Boost your Keto diet

      Take your coffee from 'meh' to yeah!

      Just a serving of mushrooms could make your meals more nutritious!

      Tricolour recipes for the Indian Republic Day

    • Education

      5 ways to make a great first impression at a new job

      'Vax' is Oxford English Dictionary's 2021 word of the year

      A gap year in Covid times? Why not!

      Choose conscious parenting

      Connecting children with nature in small ways

      Career counseling in a post-Covid world

      3D Printing – A Helpful Hobby

      A guide to personal finance management

      Expert advice before moving or de-cluttering your space!

      Studying abroad in 2020? Read this

      The downside of e-learning

      Gardening: Welcome autumn by preparing new plantings

    • Heritage

      A trip through the Capital's historic restaurants

      Eat healthy on Gudi Padwa!

      Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day 2021: Here's all you need to know about the ninth Sikh Guru

      Karva Chauth 2021: Couples breaking stereotypes by ending fast together

      Durga Puja 2021: Fascinating facts about this festival

      Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Bhog dishes one cannot miss out on!

      RAKSHABANDHAN: THE MEANING BEHIND THE RAKHI

      The story of Rakhi - its history and tradition

      Five yoga suggestions to help you breathe easy

      Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: 5 unique traditions from across the globe

      Ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur led a dharmic path

      Ancient Indian rituals to adapt to your current lifestyle

  • Columns
    • Comment

      NZ invite to Nato summit not reward for shift in foreign policy

      Opinion: LABOUR’S IMMIGRATION POLICY FAILS TO TACKLE THE REAL ISSUES

      ‘Kashmir files’ stirs slew of debates

      KASHMIR FILES: Will NZ stand up for the right of Free Speech?

      NZ awaits elusive consensus before lending support to India’s NSG bid

      Kiwi-Indian MPs must do more on "living together" issue

      India’s foreign policy dilemma on Ukraine crisis: What does it mean for the Indian diaspora

      ‘Living together’ mocks NZ’s commitment to diversity

      Will work from home come to stay?

      Week in Politics: Will 1 December be Auckland's 'Freedom Day'?

      MIQ - When home coming becomes an anxious experience

      Has any NZ prime minister faced as many crises as Ardern?

    • Political

      National's Shadow Treasurer says Labour has no plan to fix labour shortage

      Analysis: Why govt’s latest announcement on immigration, not a bang but a whimper?

      National's Immigration Spokesperson slams govt

      Why are migrants upset at offshore visa processing offices' closure?

      Opinion | Reimagining Diplomacy in the Post-COVID World: An Indian Perspective

      POST-BREXIT: UK's new avatar

      Analysis: Are there any inner contradictions in govt’s announcement on allowing 1000 international students into NZ?

      With some millstones, US-India strategic partnership likely to thrive under Biden

      OPINION | Party Vote National for your future and your economy: Kanwaljit Bakshi

      OPINION | Only National can get New Zealand back on track: Kanwaljit Bakshi

      OPINION | Let’s Keep Moving: Michael Wood

      Iconic Lagaan movie song roped in by Electoral Commission to encourage Kiwi Indians for voting

    • Editorials

      India’s new chancery in Wellington set to give impetus to cultural diplomacy

      Strategic concerns in Pacific: Is NZ willing to see India relationship in different light?

      Govt needs to take ownership, not just shift responsibility on police for tackling rise in ram-raids

      Why govt has ‘no rationale’ to not-extend expired visas of migrant workers stuck overseas?

      Is Auckland becoming a city of ram raids?

      Earth Day: Dia Mirza's Climate Action Rainbow

      Govt must do more to rein in once-in-generation inflation

      Time for govt to take law and order seriously

      Australia redefines India ties as NZ drifts clueless

      The rise in retail crime: Is govt listening?

      Border reopening announcement exposes INZ’s incompetence

      Protests drive NZ into uncharted territory

    • India specials

      WHO honours India's all-women ASHA volunteers for 'outstanding' work

      Trip down memory lane: Things today's kids may not know

      Indo-UK ties on a new track?

      Mobile phone exports from India to touch $5.5 billion

      Govt updates guidelines for international arrivals, removes 7 days mandatory home-quarantine from Feb 14

      India, Australia step up parleys towards early harvest deal

      Mumbai's iconic red double decker makes a grand comeback

      'Time to look ahead, journey starts now': Tata Group Chairman tells AI staff

      First India-Central Asia Summit emphasizes on diversified global supply chain

      Government of India's Republic Day invitation card is also a seed for a plant

      Delhi's Mohalla clinics most systematic form of healthcare: Ban Ki-moon

      Republic Day Parade 2022 to showcase India's military might, cultural diversity

    • Reader say

      The gift of confidence!

      Are you getting bullied...?

      The secret of friendship

      Discourse of the Diaspora

      Readers Speak: When was the last road trip you took?

      Readers speak: What are your thoughts about the brutal killing of Indian bus driver in Australia?

      Crime, safety and race relations in New Zealand

      Standing for working people and employers

      Make your Zakat Count

      From the Form to the Formless (1926 - 2011)

      Dhoni: The man who defied logic

      Guy Fawkes Day – the Kiwi spin on Diwali

    • Women

      Easy and Delicious recipes for Mother's Day

      Remembering Sophia Duleep Singh: The Princess turned women's rights activist

      Ladies, here's why you should start your day with chocolate

      Married men who avoid household responsibilities earn more at work: Study

      Seven beauty secrets Shahnaz Husain swears by

      Why India needs more women on the Internet

      MBA-turned-sarpanch brings winds of change in Raj village

      Solo woman traveller? Put these activities on your bucket list

      International Women's Day 2021: Celebrating women who chose to challenge

      Lack of compliments top reason for female infidelity: Survey

      Five things every new mom must know

      Meet the woman who choose a career in cycling at 51

    • Immigration news

      Opinion: Is Popular Opinion Driving Immigration Policies?

      US SC rules against temporary immigrants seeking green cards

      Government announces 'reset' of immigration system

      New Zealand partnership visa two-tier system frustrating for couples split by Covid-19

      Indians biggest beneficiaries as Canada to admit 401,000 new immigrants

      UK student applications: A look at flexibility in visa rules

      Minister saying “disgruntled Indians go home” is not good look on this government of compassion

      No immediate respite for deported Indian students who took sanctuary in Auckland Unitary Church

      The migration magician

      A.R.M.S Manukau Team are offering a range of workshops

      A call for ethnic Kiwis to leadership

      A.R.M.S Manukau Team are offering a range of workshops

    • Know the law

      LINZ response to the Indian Weekender's story of resident migrants ineligibility to buy homes

      Staying alert prevents mishaps

      Foreign buyers continue to snap up NZ land and houses

      Personal Grievance

      Drink Drive and Limited Licences - A Review

      Traffic Offences – EBA (Drink Drive Charge – Second time)

      Know about Limited Licence or Work Licence

      Traffic Offences - Drinking and driving

      What are your rights when being questioned by the police?

      Hockey stick in a car. Legal or illegal?

    • Ethnicities

      Happy Lohri 2022: Know the significance, customs and rituals of the harvest festival

      Sikh couple retraces travels Guru Nanak undertook 550 years ago, releases 24-part docuseries

      Now, an online course on Urdu vocabulary

      Jewellery trends for Karwachauth

      What does the story of the first Pakeha-Sikh New Zealander tell us about Sikhism faith in New Zealand?

      Playtime with dad improves children's self-control

      Savour the flavour of each culture

      Is it fine not to fine?

      Bridging the cultural barrier

      Early habits to prepare for Ramadan

      The colour of your community

      Bilingual and Multicultural

  • Video
    • Bollywood

      Weekender Gujarati Zharukho | Soulful Singer, Heer

      'KKK 11' contestants and their daring fashion statements

      'KKK 11' contestants and their daring fashion statements

      Sanju trailer

      Pareshaan Parinda

      Kangana Ranaut in Aap ki Adalat

      SRK answers questions

      Salman Khan talks to Indian Weekender

      Victoria and Abdul trailer

      Jagga Jasoos trailer

      Tubelight trailer

      Vinod Khanna in an old interview

    • Cooking

      Mumbai street food $100 challenge

      World's spiciest curry

      Kerala street food

      Mumbai street food

      Real Indian food in Delhi

      Gordon Ramsay’s Top 5 Indian Dishes

      Hyderabad street food

      Rasgulla Recipe

      Cooking Doas

      Paani Puri recipe

      Medu wada

      Masala papad

    • Features

      Navdeep Kaur Marwah in conversation with Alastair McClymont - Immigration Law Specialist

      Huawei Nova 5T - Unboxing & Review

      Huawei P30 Pro's camera is set to rewrite the rules of photography!!

      Huawei P30 Pro Unboxing and Review

      Controversial Lamb advertisement

      Interview with Satta Vairowalia

      Indians and Pakistanis taste test

      Priyanka Chopra interview

      Sundar Pichai - Googles new CEO

      An eye-pad for the blind

      Nandita Das - Dark is beautiful

      India 2011 : BBC TV Debate

    • Funny

      Paragliding fail

      Early 20s vs Late 20s

      What not to do a restaurant

      Mummy ki call

      Queues in India

      Headless man prank

      Punjabi Despacito

      Amit Tandon on Mobile phones and Whatsapp

      Indian middle class symbols - Amit Tandon

      How Indians fight

      Traffic in Delhi - Amit Tandon

      Bhai ho

    • Hall of Fame

      New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses guests at Kiwi-Indian Hall of Fame 2021

      Hall of fame 2018

      Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame - 2017

      Sukhi Turner former mayor of Dunedin

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Belly dancing troupe

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Nasha

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Arabella

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Performance by Amrita Bhende deSouza

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Speech by Rt Hon PM, John Key

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Winner of the Unsung hero of the year, Ramesh Patel

      Hall of Fame 2016 - Young achiever of the year Dr Malvindar Singh-Bains

      Highlights of the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame 2016

    • India specials

      The Parsi community

      Vande Mataram

      Mumbaicha Raja

      A Tribute To Classic Indian Ads

      India launches a record 104 satellites

      Mexican ambassador's rickshaw

      Social experiment on republic day

      Dance on Flight to celebrate Republic Day

      The Demonetization circus

      The making of PM Modi's wax sculpture

      An extra large dosa

      Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech wedding ceremony

    • Music

      'Phir muskurayega India'

      Purbayan Chatterjee and Rhythm Shaw - First train out

      'Kattey' - Ram Sampath, Bhanvari Devi, Hard Kaur

      Kattey - Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3

      Sawan Mein featuring Jasmine Sandlas

      Despacito Remix - India Dance Video

      Yaara by AR Rahman

      Shape of you Bhangra mix

      Tu Hi Tha - Shirley Setia

      #F8 The Fate of the Furious Official Trailer!

      Chaiya Chaiya / Don't stop

      I Can't Make You Love Me

    • New Zealand

      A day out New Zealand's Indian taxi drivers

      Celebrating Sign Languages

      Auckland's Misfire Gang has a message for Kiwi Indians to vote in #Election2020

      Indian Weekender speaks with Ankur Sharma from Business Launchpad about Tax-related matters #IWK

      Huawei P30 Pro Unboxing & Review

      NZ survivor describes chasing terrorist away

      Immigration NOW Episode 2 | The Show about NZ Immigration | Post Study Work Visa (Employer Assisted)

      Immigration NOW Episode 1 | The Show About NZ Immigration | Essential Skills Work Visa

      A Day Out With a Firefighter

      Interview with Satta Vairowalia

      Crown Superette robbery

      Immigration in NZ

    • News

      Testing

      Rescue work at the PIA crash site

    • Talent

      Face of the Week- Anchal Mawah | Live Jamming Session

      Choreography Gaurav N Chandni

      Carpool singing in 4 languages

      Manjit Singh superhuman strength

      Groom sings for his bride

      Tabla with Tap dancing

      Juggling while solving 3 Rubik cubes

      Russia's got talent

      Sir Ravi the juggler

      Just dance 2011

      Extreme train stunts

      World record Bollywood dance class

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    • Events

      Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame 2017

      Da Bang Tour NZ

      Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame 2016- Gala event

      Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame 2015

      Fusion Music Concert

      Holi 2012

      Budget 2010

      R-Day diamond jubilee 2010

      Wellington City

      Samoa Tsunami

      Gandhi Jayanti and Tagore Library inauguration

      Face of India Photo exhibition

    • Festivals

      Santa comes to Nadi: Paul Ross, founder of Pacific Kids, organises for a Christmas party for the children at Loloma House

      Auckland Diwali Festival 2014

      Holi 2014

      Kim Dotcom launches new music album

      Diwali Festival 2013, Auckland

      Satya Sai Baba 85th Birthday Celebrations

      What Diwali means to me

      Indian food festival

      Diwali in Auckland City

      Navratri 2009

    • India

      Obama's Visit to India

      Sachin Tendulkar

      Indian Food

      Goa

      Glimpses of India

    • Live Shows

      Kiwi Indian of the year - 2014

      Kiwi Indian of the year - 2013

      Holi hues of Auckland

      Delhi Couture Week

      Gurus of Indian Classical music

    • Politics

      Politicking Animals

      Election Fever- National Party

    • Bollywood

      13th Annual IIFA Awards 2012

      Cannes Film Festival 2012

      Cannes Film Festival 2012

      Indian Air Force Day 2010 celebrations

      Indian Weekender presents Shreya Ghoshal

      Sharukh Khan's house - Mannat

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New Zealand Ranks 5th Globally For Veganism

Veganism in New Zealand is now twice as popular as it was just five years ago! Google trends has shown clearly the rise in interest in veganism globally over the years.
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Lucky to have been exposed to diversity at young age, says Ish Sodhi

New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi feels he hasn't done 'enough' regarding creating awareness against racism and thus wants to do more this regard.
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New Car Park Booking System For Mt Ruapehu

Queuing for a carpark is set to become a thing of the past at Mt Ruapehu’s Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields.
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Two police officers shot, bystander hit by car in West Auckland

Police say two officers have been shot and seriously injured in Auckland.

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Sikh Community pledges support to Afghanistan Sikhs

Gujarati community goes strength to strength

Diaspora leaders agree ‘Unity in Diversity’ mantra is best way forward

Former refugee eyes seat in Parliament

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Simon V Kurian: Giving a voice to refugees and asylum seekers

“Punjabi express”: Meet the rising Kiwi-Indian amateur boxing champ

New Zealand to back Ukraine at International Court of Justice

Hotel that never lands

Subway employee shot dead, 1 injured after putting 'too much mayo' in sandwich

Covid-19: New Zealand to stay in orange traffic light setting

Applicant numbers for residence visas exceed government forecasts

Police raises awareness about Child abuse in ethnic communities

Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson stitch up highest partnership for India in T20I cricket

Heartfelt farewell for outgoing High Commissioner

Akash Ambani is the new chairperson of Reliance Jio

Tyreese Fleming sentenced to two years and six months in prison

North Island schools hire dedicated staff to tackle truancy problem

Crime survey shows Maori, disabled, rainbow communities most at risk

Murder charge laid following man's death in hospital

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