New Zealand to consider taking rescued Tamil refugeesAUCKLAND - New Zealand Government has said that it will consider taking some of the 78 Tamil boatpeople rescued by the Oceanic Viking, after the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Indonesia determined them all to be refugees. Turban ban stirs up fresh storm in New ZealandAUCKLAND - Sikh New Zealand National MP Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, has said that he will lodge a complaint against the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club in the Human Rights Commission if it does not change its entry rules with regards to turbans. Indian-origin member of New Zealand health board suspended over email rowAUCKLAND - An Indian-origin board member of New Zealand’s Waikato District Health Board (DHB) has been suspended for refusing to apologise for his controversial e-mail in which he questioned the integrity of his fellow board members and the DHB management. Furore over Tibetan flag hoisting during Dalai Lama’s visit to New ZealandAUCKLAND - Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama’s visit to New Zealand has created ripples as a controversy has risen over the Tibetan flag flying briefly on poles outside Auckland’s Langham Hotel. New Zealanders commemorate 1979 Antarctic air tragedy with vigil, services
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Tibetans protest after NZ Post covers up stampsAUCKLAND - An Auckland Tibetan group plans to file a complaint against New Zealand Post because stamps on its mail depicting the Tibetan flag are being pasted over with the company’s airmail stickers. New Zealand Indians propose 20million-dollar Taj Mahal replica in AucklandAUCKLAND - An Indian group in New Zealand has come up with a proposal to build a Kiwi version of the Taj Mahal in the Auckland suburb of Eden Tce. NRIs to build Taj Mahal replica in New ZealandAUCKLAND - A group of Indians has drawn up a $20 million plan to build a replica of the Taj Mahal in this New Zealand city. Search intensifies for missing Indian-origin Auckland studentAUCKLAND - The search for the missing Indian-origin Auckland-based student Srikanth Rayadurgam has intensified, with police now turning their attention to Karangahape Rd after earlier searches at the Westhaven Marina and Pt Erin area proved futile. Auckland-based family of missing Andhra-origin man prays for his returnAUCKLAND - Twenty-three-year-old Andhra-origin Srikanth Rayadurgam was training to be a chef and wanted to cook a feast for family and friends for his first Diwali celebrations in New Zealand this weekend, but with him declared missing for the last fortnight, his family is now just praying for his safe return. Missing Indian student’s family are ‘prepared for the worst’AUCKLAND - The family of missing Indian student Srikanth Rayadurgam prayed today for his safe return, but is prepared for the worst. India says in touch with New Zealand Govt. over missing Indian studentNEW DELHI/AUCKLAND - The Indian Government on Monday said it was in touch with the New Zealand Government and its High Commission in that country over investigations related to a missing 23-year-old Indian-origin student, even as his relatives suggested that he could have been a victim of a racist attack. Indian-origin Auckland student missing for the last 12 daysAUCKLAND - Indian-origin Auckland-based student Srikanth Rayadurgam has been declared missing for the last twelve days. Hunt on for missing Indian student in New Zealand (Lead, Changing Dateline)AUCKLAND - The police in this New Zealand city are searching for Indian student Srikanth Rayadurgam who has been missing ever since he withdrew cash from an ATM here nine days back. New America’s Cup-class yacht racing circuit to start in November and feature 10 teamsPARIS — A new world circuit of America’s Cup-class yacht racing will start in November, making stops in New Zealand and Italy and featuring 10 teams. New Zealand portrays ’safe’ image to attract IndiansAUCKLAND - The number of Indian students heading to New Zealand has been steadily increasing over the past five years. This year the government is making efforts to see a marked rise in enrolments, marketing itself as a safe alternative to neighbouring Australia where many Indian students have faced racist attacks. Round 12: Hurricanes, Chiefs lead New Zealand charge for Super 14 titleWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s challenge for the Super 14 rugby title strengthened in the 12th round as the Wellington Hurricanes and Waikato Chiefs assumed the top two places and defending champions Canterbury moved within sight of the playoffs. Hurricanes guaranteed of staying top of Super 14 after 45-27 win over BluesWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tamati Ellison and Ma’a Nonu each scored two tries as the Wellington Hurricanes consolidated first place in Super 14 rugby with a 45-27 win over the Auckland Blues on Friday. 11th round: 1st-place Hurricanes seek better form against Blues in all-New Zealand matchupWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Wellington captain Rodney So’oialo believes the Hurricanes haven’t found top form even though they lead the Super 14 rugby table entering Friday’s 12th of 14 regular-season rounds. Super 14: Reds upset Blues 31-24 as floodlights failAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Berrick Barnes scored a try among 16 points as the Queensland Reds beat the Auckland Blues 31-24 Saturday in a Super 14 rugby match interrupted for 50 minutes by a floodlight failure. Oram may pull out of IPL citing injury woes and formAUCKLAND - New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has said that he may opt out of 675,000 dollar Indian Premier League contract if he fails to complete the State Championship final. Cash-strapped ICL ready to let New Zealand players goAUCKLAND - The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has reportedly told its New Zealand recruits, including Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey, that they could be released from their contracts if they put in a request this week. Banned players may play for New Zealand againAUCKLAND - Former Kiwi cricketers, including Shane Bond and Daryl Tuffey, have been told they will be released from their ICL contracts if they request a release next week, a move which will allow them to play for the Black Caps again. Andhra-born leg spinner defies odds to make it big in Kiwi domestic cricketAUCKLAND - Auckland’s wicket-taking rookie Tarun Nethula, a former resident of Andhra Pradesh in India, has taken quite a journey to enter next week’s State Championship cricket final against Central Districts. IPL won’t have the same feel abroad: TendulkarAUCKLAND - Sachin Tendulkar Monday said Indian Premier League (IPL) on foreign shores would not have the same feel as it had last year. Mountaineer Edmund Hillary’s home sold for 1.9 million dollarsAUCKLAND - The Auckland home the legendary mountaineer Sir Ed Hillary has been sold at an auction for 1.9 million dollars. Guptill stays calm ahead of Kiwi-India Test seriesAUCKLAND - The Black Caps are fighting for credibility against India, and new recruit Mark Guptill, is expecting to do his bit for the cause in a calm and steady manner during the Test series that gets underway from Wednesday, the New Zealand Press Association says in a report. Pacer O’Brien faces a new challenge in Kiwi-India TestsAUCKLAND - Kiwi pacer Iain O’Brien is looking forward to playing Test cricket. New Zealand’s most successful bowler during the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy stalemate in Australia last month, O’Brien was brought down to earth with a bang against India. |
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AUCKLAND - The proposal by an Indian Group in New Zealand to build a Kiwi version of the Taj Mahal in the Auckland suburb of Eden Tce has been objected to by some members of the group, saying that they have no confidence in the committee.
