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New Zealand: Indian-origin selected as National’s candidate for General Election
Auckland: Siva Kilari has been chosen as the National Party’s candidate in the Manurewa electorate for the upcoming 2023 General Election. Kilari is the owner and operator of Universal Granite and Marble,…
- Telangana
MLC Kavitha to join bonalu celebrations in Australia, New Zealand
Hyderabad: Telangana MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha is scheduled to visit Australia and New Zealand on July 15 and 16 respectively to participate in the Bonalu festival celebrations. Kavitha will begin her visit in…
- Sports
ICC announces equal prize money for men and women at its global events
Durban: The ICC on Thursday announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s teams at its global events in a bid to bring in pay parity, ushering in a new era in…
- World
New Zealand sees largest net migration loss to Australia in near-decade
Wellington: New Zealand saw a net migration loss of 13,400 people to Australia in 2022, compared with a net migration loss of 5,400 in 2021, according to estimates released by the national…
- World
New Zealand sees largest net migration loss to Australia
Wellington: New Zealand saw a net migration loss of 13,400 people to Australia in 2022, compared with a net migration loss of 5,400 in 2021, according to estimates released by the national…
- Sports
Suzie Bates, Harmanpreet Kaur move up in Women’s T20I batting rankings
Dubai: New Zealand star Suzie Bates returned to the top five while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made it back to the top 10 in the latest ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings, released…
- World
June 29 or 30: When is New Zealand going to celebrate Eid Al Adha?
Confusion prevails in New Zealand over the date of the Eid Al Adha festival. While the South Auckland Muslim Association (SAMA) decides to celebrate the festival on Friday, June 30, the New…
- Technology
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in New Zealand for winter testing: Report
San Francisco: Elon Musk-owned Tesla’s much-awaited Cybertruck’s prototype has been spotted arriving in New Zealand by plane, possibly for the electric pickup truck’s last winter testing. According to the company’s latest statement,…
- World
New Zealand: Muslim parents concerned over ‘Pride Week’ in schools
New Zealand Muslim parents have raised concerns about schools participating in ‘Pride Weeks’, an annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Scheduled to be held from June 12 to 16, the event has…
- World
New Zealand PM confirms details of Papua New Guinea visit
Auckland: New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed his upcoming visit to Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister travels to Port Moresby on Sunday, May 21 and will meet with Indian…
- India
New Zealand: Indian-origin man sentenced for torturing, strangling woman to death
Auckland: A 33-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison in New Zealand for sexually violating and fatally strangling a woman with Down syndrome in 2021, media…
- NRIs Corner
Eid milap celebration in New Zealand
Auckland: On 28 April, the Mana Andhra Telegu Society of New Zealand hosted its third Eid Milap event, which was attended by various dignitaries Members of Parliament Helen White and Melissa Lee,…
- World
Historic Day for Kiwis living in Australia; citizens rights restored
Auckland: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has welcomed Australia’s historic decision to provide a new direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in Australia, saying it will bring the two countries closer…
- India
New Zealand inks pact with IIT Delhi
New Delhi: Demonstrating its overall commitment to India, New Zealand on Tuesday announced an investment of 400K NZ dollars towards internationalisation and student mobility initiatives. These include further engagement with the New…
- World
New Zealand Finance Minister to attend World Bank, IMF meetings in US
Auckland: Grant Robertson departs this evening for Washington DC to attend the spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The annual meetings bring together finance ministers, central bankers…