Author: TGI News Service
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Jihad threat: Auckland mosque shut down
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In a fallout between two Muslim factions, a mosque in Auckland is closed for prayers until further notice. In an unusual sight for a religious place in New Zealand, the Avondale mosque is surrounded by temporary fence, private security guards and police staff. The mosque in Blockhouse Bay has been…
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Moving to Australia? See how your living exp will be affected
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Expenses in Australia can catch new migrants completely off guard. This guide provides useful tips to consider before moving to Australia. Many career professionals jump on the bandwagon of moving to Australia without putting pen to paper and consider living expenses in the new land. Those considering moving to Australia…
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Will LVR home loan restrictions go by Christmas?
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s indication that the loan restrictions (LVR) imposed last year will be eased toward s the end of 201 has come as a relief for many first-home buyers as well as home sellers. This is welcome news for provincial New Zealand, where the restrictions have…
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2 Pakistani women murdered in Auckland
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In what could possibly be a case of domestic violence, two women of Pakistan origin were found dead in a house in West Auckland, New Zealand. Police arrested a 52-year old man from the same house who is believed to have phoned the police and informed them about the double…
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Property market bullish after Modi win
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The prospects of a stable government at the centre have given rise to improved outlook for the real estate sector in India. Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party swept away the 2014 general elections with a thumping majority. Markets reacted almost immediately, with Sensex jumping by 2000 points during the…
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Auckland appoints ethnic panel
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Auckland’s community-based ethnic peoples panel has colours of different ethnicities as the new appointments by Auckland Council reveal. The panel is designed to provide the council with “big picture†intelligence on issues important to diverse groups, and advise on effective engagement, says a statement by Auckland Council. The council received…
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Canada celebrates Asian Heritage Month
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When Baljit Sethi left India for a better life in Canada in 1972, the term ‘multiculturalism’ wasn’t mainstream. Finding her feet in a foreign land wasn’t easy. Not only faced with a language barrier, but also cultural limitations, Baljit decided to help other immigrants, and find herself in the process.…
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2 Indians charged in Canada for job fraud
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Two Indians are among three people charged by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for the unauthorized employment of foreign nationals. Following a three-month investigation, the CBSA’s Criminal Investigation Division charged Brampton-based 31-year old Kumar Gautam and 29-year old Nancy Gautam of unauthorized employment of foreign nationals. It is alleged…
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NZ holds rally for abducted Nigerian girls
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Christchurch and Wellington will hold rallies next week in support of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign that is gaining momentum worldwide. Since the news broke of kidnapping of 276 Nigerian girls on 14 April, social media and international news outlets have rigorously campaigned for the return of the girls, making the hashtag…
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NZ job market strong
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Good news for job hunters and those seeking a change of job. The number of job listings on the Trade Me Jobs site has increased by 21% year-on-year. The website had 50,000 roles listed in the first quarter of 2014. The growth in jobs is in all major locations in…
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Auckland withdraws divisive survey
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Following strong reaction from Auckland’s diverse communities, Auckland Council has withdrawn two research surveys perceived as encouraging racism. The council had sent the surveys to 20,000 households in Northcote and Balmoral – two of Auckland’s most culturally diverse communities. People were asked how they felt, from “very cold” to “very…
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Aucklanders shying away from cars
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New Zealand’s largest city – Auckland – is sending signals that show that the tide in turning against use of cars for commute. According to the latest figures released by Auckland Transport, Aucklanders took 7.3 million trips in public transport in March – an increase of 4% in the number…
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Hugh Pavletich: NZ’s bubble economy is vulnerable
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(In this opinion piece, Hugh Pavletich of Performance Urban Planning (Christchurch, New Zealand) agrees with Jesse Colombo who argued in Forbes that New Zealand’s economic bubble with end in a disaster.) The recent Forbes e-edition article by Jesse Colombo assesses the New Zealand economy “12 Reasons Why New Zealand’s Economic…
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NZ’s rabbit pizza sold out
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Once New Zealanders got over the shock of Hell Pizza’s billboard made of rabbit fur, they were so quick to grab a bite of the new rabbit pizza, that the outlet sold out the product within three weeks of the launch. On the back of the rabbit pizza, Hell recorded…
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NZ launches online tool for depression
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New Zealand has launched SPARX – a clinically tested self-help tool developed especially for young New Zealanders. The online game-style tool developed by Auckland University will help young people develop skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed. An initiative of the Prime Minister’s Youth Mental Health Project, SPARX…
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IIFA photos: John Travolta shakes leg with Hrithik
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For those generations raised on Hollywood as well as Bollywood movies, this would probably be the most unforgettable moment – watching John Travolta share the dance floor with Hrithik Roshan. When the two of the biggest dancing stars in the world took to the stage at the 15th IIFA Awards…
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Hollywood, Bollywood join hands for India’s Oscars
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Tampa Bay in Florida has become the first city in the United States to host IIFA – India’s Oscars. India’s film industry, Bollywood, worked closely with Hollywood teams to put together the biggest event in India’s entertainment calendar. In its 15th year, IIFA – the International Indian Film Academy Awards…
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Auckland enters electrifying future
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Auckland has finally caught up with the rest of the world with an upgraded rail network. A new era in New Zealand’s public transport is being ushered in today with the launch of Auckland’s NZ$500 million electric train fleet. The trains have been launched at Britomart by Mayor Len Brown…
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Cricketers’ wives at IPL 7 post selfies
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The wives of cricketers participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL 7) tournament currently being played in Sharjah have been busy posting selfies on Twitter. The photos have gone viral and have been widely circulated in various media. Seen here are the wives of star cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Balaji,…
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Australia with Prince George
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Following their successful visit to New Zealand, the British royalty – Duke William and Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton visited Australia and attended the annual Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also met three of Australia’s surviving Victoria…