Air New Zealand is working with Elon Musk's satellite company, Starlink, to bring free internet to its domestic services.

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An Auckland art gallery is championing the cause of showcasing more South Asian art in the city.

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A Remuera mansion has seized the crown as the priciest sale this year, says Corelogic.

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A man who orchestrated a near-fatal assault on a Sikh community radio host for his “controversial views” has been sentenced to jail for 13 years and six months.

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A round-up of notable community activities from across the country.

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In a move aimed at fostering community engagement and empowering the youth, the New Zealand Indian Central Association Inc. (NZICA) has proudly announced its much-anticipated Youth Conference.

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In a unique celebration that beautifully blended Indian dance and culture, Simran Chadha’s ‘BollyKathak’ workshop captivated Queenstown’s audience. Held at Te Atamira on October 29, the two-and-a-half-hour dance extravaganza left participants filled with

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The vibrant and culturally rich essence of the Punjabi community took centrestage during the recent celebration of Punjabi Language Week (Nov 1-7) in New Zealand.

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Analysis - By very early on election night, we knew who wouldn't be our government. Labour's loss of nearly half the support it received in 2020 will catapault it, and its allies in the Green Party, to the opposition benches.

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Two new $3.2 million hydro slides are about to open at Canterbury's Hanmer Springs pools, with some flashy features.

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Te Whatu Ora has identified key locations of interest in the latest measles case. The health agency issued an alert for the whole country after a Northland student diagnosed with the disease attended a week-long Shakespeare theatre production at Scots Co

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National’s commerce and small business spokesperson says prioritising a stronger bilateral relationship with India is “absolutely essential” for New Zealand.

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The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has declared the official arrival of El Niño. The weather pattern - which usually causes dryness in the east and more rain in the west - is likely to continue over summer, NIWA said.

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Citing an escalation in crime in CBD areas, the National Party has announced it would bring in 300 more frontline police officers, over four years, to focus on inner-city crime prevention and enforcement, if elected.

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A group of Auckland inner city residents and business leaders is urging whoever forms the next government to put more police officers on the streets. The government and Auckland Council are set to fund safety hubs to discourage crime in the city centre.

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There are 306 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand today - a new record high - with 216 cases in Auckland alone.

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I do not want to repeat myself as an actor: Huma QureshiHuma Qureshi, who has some versatile roles lined up in her upcoming projects, including the just-released web series 'Mithya', says she has a strategy of not repeating herself

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The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) raised its benchmark cash rate by 50 basis points to 1.5 percent as it moves to combat surging inflation.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Saturday has appreciated India's vaccination drive in a meeting with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland's Davos.

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With the country recording triple figure cases for the first time since Covid-19 arrived in New Zealand, there is an increased focus on how the health system will cope.

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Questions are being asked about when the government will firm up supplies of pediatric vaccines with an application from Pfizer due any day now.

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There are 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community today, the Ministry of Health has reported.

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Indian Weekender finds out if it is fine to mix brands of vaccines and a different booster shot, especially for those who got vaccinated overseas

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Former Otago Polytechnic chief executive Phil Ker has called for an apology from Education Minister Chris Hipkins for turning the country's polytechnic education system into "a national disgrace".

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When it comes to spending a good time with friends and family, who doesn't love playing card games? Games like Monopoly Deal, and Monopoly Bid have always been top picks for weekend game nights, picnics, and parties.

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Titled Khamoshiyan Gun Gunane Lagi, an upcoming event event will see talented singers paying a singing tribute to legendary choreographer Saroj Khan.

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Continuing with our series on cultural Indian associations across New Zealand, we look at the Hamilton Kerala Samajam (HKS) and its work in this sixteenth part.

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As long as bullying is not strictly defined under Parliament’s code of conduct rules, it would be difficult to establish a violation and any independent investigation would likely be inconclusive.

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Last Saturday’s Shankar Ehsan Loy Symphony Concert was a creatively refreshing departure from the succession of lookalike Bollywood musical shows.

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