Gaurav Sharma
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Senior journalist at Radio New Zealand
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The Punjab Warriors team is the first women's team from India to take part in the annual Easter event. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Indian team joins New Zealand women's hockey tournament for first time
The Punjab Warriors team is the first women's team from India to take part in the annual Easter event.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The Punjab Warriors team is the first women's team from India to take part in the annual Easter event. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Latest data from Stats NZ reveals that 17.2 percent of New Zealand households had at least one person belonging to the Asian ethnic group in 2023. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Household data reflects growing ethnic diversity
Households with Asian, Māori and Pasifika occupants rise between 2018 and 2023.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Latest data from Stats NZ reveals that 17.2 percent of New Zealand households had at least one person belonging to the Asian ethnic group in 2023. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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The Hawke's Bay Indian Cultural Centre (HBICC) is marking its 10th anniversary with a special performance that fuses Indian and Māori cultural traditions.https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/558894/indian-and-maori-cultures-come-together-on-stage
April 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Hawke's Bay Indian Cultural Centre (HBICC) is marking its 10th anniversary with a special performance that fuses Indian and Māori cultural traditions.https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/558894/indian-and-maori-cultures-come-together-on-stage
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About a hundred people gathered at Auckland's Aotea Square on Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil expressing solidarity with victims of a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which took place on Tuesday afternoon India time. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
New Zealand's Indian community unites in condemning Kashmir terror attacks
At least two dozen people died after gunmen opened fired on tourists near Pahalgam in the Himalayas.
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April 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
About a hundred people gathered at Auckland's Aotea Square on Thursday evening for a candlelight vigil expressing solidarity with victims of a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which took place on Tuesday afternoon India time. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Vivek Mahbubani learned Cantonese after his parents insisted he do so but over time, he's turned the language into his "superpower", performing full stand-up comedy sets in Cantonese. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Indian comedian turns Cantonese into his comedic ‘superpower’
Vivek Mahbubani learned Cantonese after his parents forced him to but now he performs stand-up comedy in the language.
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April 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Vivek Mahbubani learned Cantonese after his parents insisted he do so but over time, he's turned the language into his "superpower", performing full stand-up comedy sets in Cantonese. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Jonathan Goodman is named interim head coach after Miles Pearce resigns in a turbulent start to the team's inclusion in the national basketball league.
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Home losses, coach’s departure sour start to Indian Panthers’ debut season
Jonathan Goodman is named interim head coach after Miles Pearce resigns in a turbulent start to the team's inclusion in the national basketball league.
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March 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Jonathan Goodman is named interim head coach after Miles Pearce resigns in a turbulent start to the team's inclusion in the national basketball league.
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Anurag Sharma always imagined walking Te Araroa, one of the world's most diverse long-distance trails, in his 50s. But life took a turn four years ago when his mother passed away. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Meet the Kiwi Indians strapping on hiking boots for charity
Whether it's walking the length of New Zealand or shorter distances, the hikers have learnt a lot about themselves while exploring the country.
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April 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Anurag Sharma always imagined walking Te Araroa, one of the world's most diverse long-distance trails, in his 50s. But life took a turn four years ago when his mother passed away. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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New Zealand and India have launched negotiations on an arrangement facilitating the mobility of professionals and skilled workers. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Details of key agreements emerge from Luxon’s India trip
New Zealand and India have launched negotiations on an arrangement facilitating the mobility of professionals and skilled workers.
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April 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
New Zealand and India have launched negotiations on an arrangement facilitating the mobility of professionals and skilled workers. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Westpac has added the three language options to all 373 of its ATMs to make banking more accessible for diverse communities. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Westpac adds Hindi, Samoan, Tongan languages to ATMs
Westpac has added the three language options to all 373 of its ATMs to make banking more accessible for diverse communities.
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April 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Westpac has added the three language options to all 373 of its ATMs to make banking more accessible for diverse communities. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Indian filmmakers shot more than 100 films in New Zealand in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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NZ film sector looks to revive golden era of Indian cinema
Indian filmmakers shot more than 100 films in New Zealand in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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April 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Indian filmmakers shot more than 100 films in New Zealand in the 1990s and early 2000s.
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An Auckland doctor says she will not be silenced by the Indian government after being warned she faces a ban on returning to her homeland because of her political activities and online criticisms. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
'They think they can shut me up, but they can't' - India critic facing ban in homeland
An Auckland doctor says she will not be silenced by the Indian government - despite facing a ban on returning to her homeland because of her political activities and online criticisms.
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April 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
An Auckland doctor says she will not be silenced by the Indian government after being warned she faces a ban on returning to her homeland because of her political activities and online criticisms. www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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Asian community leaders are divided on whether proposed reforms to give retailers wider power to detain shoplifters will benefit small business owners battling an increase in retail crime. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Asian community divided on proposed reforms to combat retail crime
Proposed amendment to the Crimes Act to widen power of detention may give some business owners security, but victims and community leaders believe more should be done.
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February 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Asian community leaders are divided on whether proposed reforms to give retailers wider power to detain shoplifters will benefit small business owners battling an increase in retail crime. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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The Indian community in Wellington is celebrating 100 years in the city. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Wellington's Indian community celebrate 100 years
The Indian community in Wellington is celebrating 100 years in the city - Blessen Tom has the story
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February 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The Indian community in Wellington is celebrating 100 years in the city. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
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Kiwi Indians are marking a century of settlement in the capital, with the association playing a key role in fostering community ties over the years. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Wellington Indians celebrate century milestone
The Wellington Indian Association is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding on Saturday.
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February 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Kiwi Indians are marking a century of settlement in the capital, with the association playing a key role in fostering community ties over the years. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Recently released police data reveals that the number of serious victimisations at retail and commercial locations caused by acts intended to cause injury last year has remained roughly the same as those recorded in 2023. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
No relief in violent crime victimisations at retail outlets year on year
Police data shows that 4304 incidents were recorded nationwide in 2024 - almost identical to the 4305 serious victimisations logged the previous year.
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March 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Recently released police data reveals that the number of serious victimisations at retail and commercial locations caused by acts intended to cause injury last year has remained roughly the same as those recorded in 2023. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Heavily redacted documents released under the Official Information Act have revealed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon received a briefing on last year's Khalistan "referendum" on 5 November. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
PM briefed on Khalistan 'referendum' ahead of event, OIA documents reveal
US-based organiser Sikhs for Justice expected about 8000 people to attend the gathering, the briefing documents show.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Heavily redacted documents released under the Official Information Act have revealed Prime Minister Christopher Luxon received a briefing on last year's Khalistan "referendum" on 5 November. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Explainer: How Khalistan could hurt Luxon’s free trade deal chances with India
What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media?
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March 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Player unavailability due to international commitments forced the Panthers to play their season opener against the Hawke's Bay Hawks in Napier on 12 March without any of the 10 Indian players named in the squad. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Overseas commitments leave Indian Panthers sweating on South Asia stars
Team management hopes to get at least four Indian players in Auckland for debut home game in national basketball league on Friday after availability issues.
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March 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Player unavailability due to international commitments forced the Panthers to play their season opener against the Hawke's Bay Hawks in Napier on 12 March without any of the 10 Indian players named in the squad. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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India is one of the largest outbound tourism markets in the world. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
New Zealand eyes India as key market for tourism growth
India boasts one of the largest outbound tourism markets in the world.
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March 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
India is one of the largest outbound tourism markets in the world. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Travellers calling for non-stop flights between New Zealand and India now have a date on which to pin their hopes - but it is still more than three years away. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
Long wait continues as 2028 target set for Delhi-Auckland flights
Travellers calling for non-stop flights between New Zealand and India now have a date but it's still three years away.
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March 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Travellers calling for non-stop flights between New Zealand and India now have a date on which to pin their hopes - but it is still more than three years away. www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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A New Zealand-born teenager who has been given a temporary reprieve from deportation remains hopeful despite the challenges facing him and his family. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
‘Aotearoa is my home' - NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve
Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.
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February 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
A New Zealand-born teenager who has been given a temporary reprieve from deportation remains hopeful despite the challenges facing him and his family. www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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Local musicians have expressed shock at the death of renowned Indian tabla player and multiple Grammy award-winner Zakir Hussain. via @gauravarsharma.bsky.social www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Indian community ‘heartbroken’ over Zakir Hussain’s death
The renowned percussionist performed in New Zealand in June at two well-attended concerts in Auckland and Christchurch.
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December 17, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Local musicians have expressed shock at the death of renowned Indian tabla player and multiple Grammy award-winner Zakir Hussain. via @gauravarsharma.bsky.social www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
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More than 40,000 people are believed to have attended the sixth annual in South Auckland last weekend despite the atrocious weather. via @gauravarsharma.bsky.social www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...
Behind the scenes of the largest Indian sports extravaganza in New Zealand
More than 40,000 people are believed to have attended the sixth annual in South Auckland last weekend despite the atrocious weather.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:02 PM
More than 40,000 people are believed to have attended the sixth annual in South Auckland last weekend despite the atrocious weather. via @gauravarsharma.bsky.social www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/...