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Two Australians charged over alleged trafficking of firearms to West Papua paramilitary group

Police allege the two men conspired to traffic firearms and ammunition from Australia to the TPNPB and even discussed sourcing Australian military-grade weapons for the group.

“Indians, Asians, Black and Pākehā”: Māori Party MP refuses to apologise for ‘racist’ comments

In a late-night video monologue, Ferris repeated the claims, saying it “blows my mind” that “Indians, Asians, Black and Pākehā” were campaigning to “take a Māori seat from Māori.”

After Australia, NZ minister targets Indian surnames ‘Singh, Patel’ in immigration debate

Indian community leaders say the remarks reflect a long-standing political pattern of targeting minorities.

Indian-origin mother pleads for disabled son’s permanent residency after seven-year separation

Prince, a chef who has lived in Christchurch for the past decade, says her son Jap Sahib faces instability if he remains in India, where he has been living since his visa was rejected.

Indian-origin candidate claims racial motive behind repeated vandalism of campaign hoardings

Gurdeep Talwar, who also contested the 2022 local government elections, said vandalism of his signs was not new but this year’s incidents “seem particularly nasty”.

Kiwi police flock to Northern Territory with lure of six-figure salaries and housing perks

Officers can earn up to A$125,000 pre-tax, receive A$1000 for every overtime shift, and access annual housing benefits worth more than A$31,000.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister refuses to face public questions at Covid-19 inquiry

"These former ministers do not want to sit in a public hearing and answer the hard questions that every New Zealander deserves to know.”

New Zealand launches two game-changing work visas — here’s what you need to know!

These changes aim to provide New Zealand businesses with reliable access to temporary overseas workers while maintaining balanced immigration policies.

‘Family across the Tasman’: Albanese and Luxon push for stronger economic and defence ties

Both Prime Ministers committed to advancing the Trans-Tasman Roadmap to 2035, a blueprint designed to deepen economic ties, align regulatory systems, and foster innovation.

Albanese heads to New Zealand to deepen economic, security and Pacific ties

This visit follows the 2024 Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting, which Albanese hosted in Canberra last August.

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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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