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Indian man who converted from Hinduism to Christianity fails asylum bid, tribunal finds no real risk of harm back home

Tribunal found that the applicant could safely relocate within India, including to major cities such as Delhi or Mumbai, where there was no evidence of ongoing threat.

Hero officer Sgt Harry Ghodke receives bravery medal for saving young boy from drowning

The bravery medal recognises how Sgt Ghodke’s quick thinking and composure—calming the boy and keeping him afloat—created the critical window that made the rescue possible.

‘Kill All Indians’ graffiti resurfaces in second racist attack, sends shockwaves through local community

“This behaviour is designed to provoke fear and division — and that is simply not acceptable.”

“Kill All Indians” racist graffiti outside school, community leaders demand action over ‘vile’ hate crime

New Zealand Police have launched an investigation after a racially abusive message reading “Kill All Indians” was discovered outside a school gate in Auckland,...

Indian-origin man files police complaint after his viral littering video sparks racist abuse

Police confirmed they received a report relating to the incident and said inquiries are in the early stages.

Tribunal rejects Sikh man’s asylum claim of harassment by India’s ruling party calling it ‘entirely fabricated’

The chance of any civilian being killed, injured, or abducted is at negligible levels and does not indicate a level of risk of such harms at the level of a real chance generally.”

Indian international student drowns at Lake Taupō during Easter trip in New Zealand

Efforts are now underway to repatriate his body to India for final rites, with costs estimated at $18,000.

Gurjit Singh’s killer Rajinder sentenced to 17 years for savage murder that shocked Indian diaspora

The court heard that Rajinder had planned the attack, purchasing a knife and tracking Singh’s route home on the night of the murder.

Baltej Singh, nephew of Indira Gandhi’s Khalistani assassin, loses bid to keep identity secret in NZ’s record “Honey Bear” meth case

Baltej Singh was arrested at Auckland Airport while attempting to board a flight to Dubai, carrying more than $10,000 in cash.

NZ set to compete with India’s Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League with new NZ20 league

Safeguards to ensure the continued visibility and strength of the women’s game will also form a central part of negotiations.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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