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Luxon confirms Modi visit

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, marking...

India raises security concerns over new WhatsApp feature (Video)

New Delhi has warned of cybersecurity risks, while Meta says it has built guardrails against username abuse. India has raised concerns over the roll-out of...

Peters renews key criticisms of NZ-India FTA as deal passes first reading

Legislation to implement the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement has passed its first reading in Parliament, with Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay describing it...

India blocks Telegram nationwide, affecting 150 million users

India has blocked the Telegram app nationwide until 22 June, cutting off more than 150 million users, after medical-entrance exam papers were leaked and...

Trump comments on Indian sailors killed at Hormuz

The American president has said he will work with New Delhi concerning the deaths of the seamen caused by US forces. US President Donald Trump...

Digital ID nightmare: Lessons from India

Concerns over the risks of large-scale digital identity systems have resurfaced following renewed scrutiny of India's Aadhaar programme, which has faced a series of...

Third tanker on fire off Oman after US strikes

Indian foreign ministry says all Indian crew are safe after the MT Jalveer was involved in a “maritime security incident”. A petrochemical tanker reported a...

India summons US diplomat after missile attack on oil tanker off Oman

New Delhi has condemned the strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz which left three Indian sailors missing. The Indian Foreign Ministry...

Stealth jets, subs, missiles: The sub-continental arms race you can’t ignore

Beijing’s support is reshaping Pakistan’s arsenal, pressuring Delhi to advance its defense programs and speed up procurements. Pakistan signed a landmark defense deal with China...

Myanmar pledges its territory won’t be used against India

President Min Aung Hlaing met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on his first foreign tour Published 1 Jun, 2026 16:47 | Updated...

Rubio’s India visit overshadowed by ‘stupid people’ controversy

The US Secretary of State’s remark came as Rubio was pressed on racist comments directed at Indians. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his...

Peters targets Labour, immigration and globalism in wide-ranging Whangārei speech

Winston Peters has used a major speech in Whangārei to unveil a series of economic and political proposals, including a Special Economic Zone at...

EU names deadline for ‘mother of all deals’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to finalize a trade pact with India after 20 years of efforts. European Commission President Ursula...

RCR urges public action ahead of India FTA submission deadline

Media outlet Reality Check Radio (RCR) is urging New Zealanders to lodge submissions before tonight’s 11.59pm deadline on the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade...

Claims legacy media misrepresented India FTA visa provisions

Sovereign has accused several New Zealand media outlets and commentators of misrepresenting immigration provisions contained within the recently signed New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement,...

India and UAE ink energy and defense pacts

Indian PM Narendra Modi has also secured a $5 billion investment pledge from the Emirates. India and the United Arab Emirates have inked energy and...

Remigration New Zealand says police raids targeted activists

Immigration activist group Remigration New Zealand says its members were targeted in a nationwide police operation involving armed officers, arrests and the seizure of...

When the world’s most powerful country has no war plan

Washington’s rhetoric and mixed signals are turning the Iran conflict into a wider test of US power – and of global trust in American...

Kiwis called on to oppose India FTA before 17 May deadline

Political party Sovereign is urging New Zealanders to make submissions against the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement before the public submission deadline of...

National accused of ‘misleading’ public over India FTA immigration rules

The National Party is facing accusations of lying to New Zealanders over the immigration provisions contained within the newly signed India Free Trade Agreement,...

Indian man carries sister’s skeleton to bank in protest

A man in India’s Odisha state shocked onlookers after carrying his dead sister’s skeletal remains to a bank branch, claiming he had been unable...

NZ-India FTA accused of helping build rival fruit industry at growers’ expense

Critics of New Zealand’s free trade agreement with India are accusing the Government of undermining local growers by committing New Zealand expertise and resources...

Kiwis urged to take action and oppose NZ–India FTA

Opposition to the proposed New Zealand–India free trade agreement is intensifying, with critics urging the public to take action ahead of its expected progression...

NZ-India FTA slammed as ‘sell-out’ after claims of Kiwi job losses and migration surge to NZ

Criticism of the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has intensified after comments made by India’s Trade and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Trade Minister...

Government signs India FTA amid backlash

New Zealand has formally signed a major Free Trade Agreement with Christopher Luxon describing it as a “once-in-a-generation” deal set to boost jobs, exports...

India trade deal ‘mental’ for pushing NZ businesses to relocate offshore

The India FTA criticised for encouraging offshore investment at the expense of local industry. Critics have pointed to a government-backed trade and export initiative promoting...

‘Disgraceful sellout of our country’: Labour backs India FTA

Labour has confirmed it will support the India free trade agreement, giving the government enough votes in Parliament to pass the deal despite strong...

Fire breaks out at new Indian oil refinery

A fire at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Balotra district was likely triggered by a hydrocarbon leak in a heat exchanger circuit, according to...

NZ-India FTA set for signing next week

Legal verification of the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement has been finalised, clearing the way for the deal to be formally signed on April...

Indian refiners paying for Iranian oil in yuan – Reuters

The transactions have reportedly been routed through a private bank’s Shanghai office ahead of the expiry of the US waiver. Indian refiners are making payments...

Bail refused for businessman accused of mid-flight sexual assault

A 52-year-old Indian businessman has been remanded in custody after being accused of sexually assaulting a fellow passenger during a flight from Singapore to...

Peters blasts BusinessNZ for backing India trade deal

NZ First leader Winston Peters has criticised BusinessNZ after it publicly backed the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement, accusing the organisation of endorsing...

Identity revealed of kingpin behind NZ’s largest meth importation

The mastermind behind New Zealand’s biggest-ever meth importation has been identified as Baltej Singh, an Indian businessman who was jailed for 22 years after...

India arrests Ukrainians and American for alleged terror training

The National Investigating Agency has reportedly detained the group on suspicion that they aided insurgents in Myanmar. India’s anti-terrorism agency has arrested six Ukrainians and...

India comments on Strait of Hormuz talks with Iran

There is no “blanket arrangement” between New Delhi and Tehran on the movement of ships, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said. The Liberia-flagged Suezmax tanker...

India crush Black Caps to retain T20 World Cup crown

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup final saw India overpower the Black Caps by 96 runs in Ahmedabad, as India successfully defended their title...

India denies its ports are being used by US Navy

New Delhi has refuted a report suggesting that American warships are refueling in the South Asian country as “fake and false”. India has denied a...

‘Free speech is pure bulls**t’ – Macron

The French president has demanded transparency from social media platforms on how their algorithms operate. French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed the arguments of social...

Gates pulls out of major AI summit over Epstein controversy

Bill Gates cancelled his scheduled keynote appearance at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi just hours before he was due to speak,...

14-year-old prodigy smashes record 175 as India clinch cricket U19 World Cup

India dominated England in the Under-19 World Cup final, driven by an extraordinary innings from 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who blasted 175 runs from...

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