Returning international students will not have to pay for MIQ charges unless they left NZ after border-closure
Immigration cuts under any new government will depend on how badly we want to build our infrastructure
‘Kolam’ – South Indian geometric art form – to welcome Biden-Harris on Jan 20 inauguration day program
Rachit Kushwaha’s ‘Behind the Dreams’ online show offers self-help advice from successful immigrants living in New Zealand
Analysis: Are there any inner contradictions in govt’s announcement on allowing 1000 international students into NZ?
OPINION | What’s needed right now is National’s plan to grow the economy, give businesses the confidence to invest, grow, protect and create jobs: Parmjeet Parmar
Mainstream media’s obsession with Raveen Jaduram’s salary: Is “unconscious bias” against ethnic-migrants into play?
Maori Language Week: Can ethnic migrant communities' languages follow the same path of survival in NZ
Community reception for Team India in Wellington: Cricket revered as a great enhancer of bilateral ties
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
Health These Fitness Apps make your home-workouts interestingSitting at home for months has made people shift everyday fitness to virtual or online programmes. Here's a list of a few digital fitness platforms to help you reach your fitness goal from the comfort of your home.
In focus 7 things to consider before hiring an interior designerAre you considering hiring an interior decorator? If so, you must plan ahead to get maximum returns.
In focus Dating resolutions for a new yearAs we enter 2021, there's no doubt that we want to once again gain a little more control of our lives.
New Zealand New Zealand Ranks 5th Globally For VeganismVeganism 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.
In focus 5 Reasons Rose Water is the BEST thing to happen to your hairSure, rose water is an excellent toner for the skin and also smells divine. But it also works wonders on the hair!
In focus 3 House plants EVERY beauty lover needs in their homePlant ladies are the millennial generation's cat ladies, considering how low-maintenance and Instagrammable they are. But there's a new reason to invest in house plants - skin health!
In focus Five screen-free ways to consume contentThis year has been a rollercoaster ride and has seen most of us adapting to the "new normal". Remote working has become the order of the day, and people are spending longer periods of time in front of a screen, be it for work or entertainment.
Health 5 tips to help clean your house during the pandemicAll of us dread the process of cleaning our house. But it is very important to keep our living space clean and hygienic, especially when we are fighting a pandemic like Covid-19.
In focus How to safely disinfect your designer shoes?We know COVID-19 is transmitted via direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person (through coughing and sneezing), and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.
Health Pets may relieve stress for parents of kids with autism: StudyResearchers have found that a family pet can lead to strong bonds and reduced stress for both children with autism and their parents.
Health Strike a balance between Work from Home and Work at HomeThe transition to working from home due to the lockdown comes with its unique set of stressors and challenges, particularly when there's a life-threatening pandemic in the backdrop.
Health Media multitasking may increase obesity risk: StudyDo you keep switching between digital devices like smartphone, tablet and PC? Beware. A study has linked media multitasking to obesity.
Health High calorie meal for dinner may up heart disease, diabetes riskYour meal timing matters and eating earlier in the day may be an important strategy to help lower the risk for heart disease
Health Listening to music may help you exercise longerListening to music while exercising can help you work out for a longer time than those who do not have music playing in their ears, a team of researchers, including one of Indian origin, suggested.
Health Fight your sweet tooth with these 4 natural sweeteners and fluidsThis year, you can lose weight by cutting on your sugar intake. Nature has blessed us with a few natural sweeteners which can best fit into our healthy diet, says nutritionist and fitness trainer Iram Zaidi. Here are her four top natural sweeteners.
World news Chocolate likely to get extinct in 30 yearsWith warmer global temperatures and dryer weather conditions threatening the survival of the fragile cocoa plant, which could see chocolate disappear by as early as 2050...
World news How climate change could change the taste of your wineAlthough winegrowers seem reluctant to try new grape varieties apparently to protect the taste of the wines, new research suggests that they will ultimately have to give up on their old habit as planting lesser-known grape varieties might help vineyards..
In focus Hosting house party? Try these tipsThinking of organising a party this New Year at home? Create a small creative selfie wall, prepare healthy snacks and more to pull off a great party at home without burning a hole in your pocket, say experts.
Heritage Make a U-turn for happinessDoes the Bhagavad-gita have any relevance today? Many people may think it’s an “old book” and irrelevant for us today because we are so modern, so technologically advanced with our smartphones and social media etc. ....
Comment Stormed by the Paparazzi CulturePaparazzi culture has exploded in India recently. Instagram, Facebook feeds, digital websites and print media thrive on celebrity scoops and fashion trends. Social media is a giant monster which feeds on Bollywood gossip 24x7.
Saturday, January 2, 2021India specials'I Came Upon a Lighthouse' reveals the compassionate side of Ratan Tata
Sunday, December 27, 2020World newsMassive 'swamp king' prehistoric crocodile identified in Australia