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New Zealand provides support to quake-hit Morocco
Auckland: Aotearoa New Zealand will provide humanitarian support to those affected by last week’s earthquake in Morocco, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced today. “We are making a contribution of USD 1 million…
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New Zealand: Indian origin Rahul Chopra challenges experienced parliamentarian
Auckland: In the vibrant electoral battleground of Mt. Roskill, where diversity thrives and voices yearn for representation, a new contender has emerged on the political scene, stirring the local political pot like…
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New Zealand’s filled jobs up 1.1%: Statistics
Wellington: Filled jobs in New Zealand increased 1.1 per cent, or 24,946 jobs, for the quarter ending in June 2023, the statistics department said on Thursday. Stats NZ said the increase follows…
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NZ woman finds plate-sized tool in abdomen 18 months post delivery
Wellington: In a severe case of medical negligence, a New Zealand woman found a surgical tool, the size of a dinner plate, in her abdomen 18 months after her C-section delivery, the…
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Migrant exploitation, visa rule breaches in New Zealand
Community leaders representing Nepalese and Indian communities recently met with Immigration Minister Andrew Little in Auckland to address a concerning issue involving 188 accredited employers in New Zealand. These employers are currently…
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Captain Sharad Sinsunwal highlights Indian Naval strength in Auckland Press Conference
Auckland: Indian naval officers, during their recent visit to Auckland, emphasized their preparedness for any maritime challenges in the region. Captain Sharad Sinsunwal, commanding officer of the INS Kolkata, one of India’s…
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Indian naval ships to visit New Zealand on August 31
Two Indian naval ships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, are scheduled to visit New Zealand on August 31. The ships, which will be on a goodwill visit, will be hosted until September…
- India
Piyush Goyal, New Zealand minister hold bilateral meeting
Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Textile and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution of India, and Hon Damien O’Connor, Minister for Trade and Export Growth of New Zealand, held a…
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New Zealand investigating employers for exploitation of migrants, including Indians
Wellington: Following complaints of worker exploitation and breaches of the work visa scheme, the immigration authorities in New Zealand are probing more than 160 accredited employers, according to a media report. As…
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New Zealand: ACT party’s Rahul Chopra gains momentum in 2023 election campaign
Auckland: As the 2023 New Zealand election campaigns gain momentum, one of the prominent candidates from the ACT Party, Rahul Chopra, has emerged as a notable contender. Representing the central Auckland electorate…
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New Zealand amends roadside screening tests to get drug drivers off road
Wellington: New Zealand is changing the roadside drug testing regime to ensure police have the right tools to get dangerous drug-impaired drivers off the road, Justice Minister Ginny Andersen said on Friday.…
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New Zealand removes all COVID-19 requirements
Auckland: The New Zealand Government is removing the remaining COVID-19 public health requirements, effective from 12:01 am tomorrow, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.While fluctuations from week to week are…
- Middle East
Heba Saadieh becomes first Palestinian referee at World Cup
Heba Saadieh became the first-ever Palestinian to officiate a match during the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 34-year-old referee take part in the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup co-hosted…
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New Zealand: Book ‘Welcome to Sex’ sparks concerns over child education
Auckland: A controversial new sexual education book titled “Welcome to Sex!” has sparked intense debate and concern in New Zealand. The book, aimed at pre-teen children as young as eight, covers explicit…
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New Zealand: Here’s why Rahul Chopra standing for ACT in 2023
Auckland: Rahul Chopra, the ACT Party’s candidate for Mt Roskill, introduced himself as a believer in genuine change for New Zealand. Citing the need to move beyond the traditional options of Labour…
