India
Three arrested and charged over Sikh activist's killing in Canada
Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, which sparked a major diplomatic row between the two countries.
Chewing over the South Asian fascination with paan in NZ
The specialty Indian digestive is becoming increasingly available in main centres nationwide.
How a revision of nursing registration processes is affecting healthcare migrants
Recruiters are divided on the Nursing Council's recent changes to the registration process for healthcare workers educated outside New Zealand.
Political fallout from Peters'comments on Sikh killing overshadows progress
The Foreign Minister commented on the dispute between India and Canada over the 2023 murder of a Sikh separatist.
Asia New Zealand Foundation launches India Fund
The fund will finance an entrepreneurship programme, establish a young leaders' dialogue and bolster the organisation's activities in the South Asian nation.
Indian bank appears to be selling New Zealand subsidiary
Bank of Baroda placed an advertisement for offers of interest in the sale/divestment of lender's New Zealand operations in Indian publications.
New Zealand’s love of Indian cinema blossoms
Almost 300 Indian films have been screened in New Zealand movie theatres over the past two years.
Influential BJP politician Ram Madhav eyes Pacific partnership with NZ
The former national general secretary of India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party says higher-level political talks are key to long-term success.
Community events highlight a shared cultural experience in New Zealand
A doctoral film and annual poetry/music gathering spotlight friendship within the community that looks beyond borders back home.
New Zealand ironing out trade wrinkles over timber exports
Trade minister Todd McClay says New Zealand and India are working together to improve trade and address market access issues for timber exports to the South Asian nation.
Free trade deal with India challenging but not impossible - MFAT
A Cabinet paper released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in December highlights the challenges the coalition government faces in sealing a free trade agreement with India over the next…
Kiwi security firm secures deal to protect world’s largest office building
Hamilton-based integrated security solutions company Gallagher Security has secured a deal in India to protect the Surat Diamond Bourse.
Community celebrates India’s 75th Republic Day
The Indian mission in Wellington was the centre point of local celebrations, with Auckland's Mahatma Gandhi Centre also pitching in.
"Stereotypes are my toolkit" - diaspora creatives on cultural tropes
Here Now's first episode for 2024 is all about creatives drawing from or away from cultural stereotypes. Join Kadambari Raghukumar as she talks about some Indian tropes around Mumbai and Delhi. Audio
India to open Auckland consulate by end of 2024
New Delhi has committed to opening a consulate general in Auckland that provides fully fledged consular services.
Ayodhya: Transforming a flashpoint holy city into the 'Hindu Vatican'
Swathes of the city have been bulldozed to turn it into what some Hindu nationalist leaders are calling a "Hindu Vatican".
2023 in review: A mixed bag for the Indian community
Rampant crime, the rising cost of living and a record number of Indian-origin candidates in the general election summed up the year for the community.
India’s space ambitions brighten with success of maiden solar mission
Launched in September, Aditya-L1 is expected to be able to view solar activities without the obstruction.
Exploring India's diverse new year celebrations beyond January
The subcontinent - home to more than 1 billion people - is also the home of multiple new year festivals throughout the year.
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
Flight and rail services in India's capital city were disrupted on Tuesday morning as a thick layer of fog enveloped the region.