New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond
A new contagious coronavirus variant is making waves in India, increasing infection.
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'If we don't pay respect to indigenous yoga, we dilute the practice'
Concerns are growing some yoga instructors are moving away from its Indian origins.
Call for Hindus to be deported from Gulf over violence against Muslims in India
A single comment has sparked mass unrest with people being killed and hundreds injured.
India, Bangladesh floods: 18 dead, millions of homes under water
At least 18 people died as floods cut a swatch across northeastern India and Bangladesh.
On climate change's front lines, hard lives grow even harder
New York Times: Rising temperatures make it more difficult to address poverty.
A 70yo was trampled to death. Days later, the elephant turned up at her funeral
The incident comes amid rising animal-human conflict in India.
Death threats and persecution get bi-sexual man asylum
Posters of a man and his gay lover were put up in his hometown, decrying their sexuality.
'He always chose to live, and to live fully': Man believed to be NZ's oldest dies aged 107
Pioneering heart doctor escaped death aged 28 in Karachi military hospital during WWII.
No grandchild? Six years after their son's wedding, this couple is suing
New York Times: The Prasads want a grandchild within a year - or $991k in damages.
Hacked off passengers stranded, airline hit by ransomware attack
SpiceJet said delays were the result of a failed ransomware attack.
Roger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinking
OPINION: NZ's border settings continue to confound, NZ Initiative chairman writes.
Delhi records highest ever temperature at 49C
Health experts warn the situation will worsen before the peak of summer has passed.
Fire in New Delhi's commercial building kills at least 27, many injured
Twenty-seven fire engines doused the flames after battling more than five hours.
US marks a million deaths, Biden says pandemic isn't over
America lowers flags to half-mast to note a sobering milestone.
Actor Annie Whittle has never stopped exploring
Sailing to New Zealand, age three, Whittle got a taste adventure at an early age.
Heinous act sparks fury across nation
A teen girl went to police to report rape.What happened next is an unthinkable horror.
SpiceJet passengers bounced 'like ball' in terror turbulence
At least seventeen people were injured after an auto-pilot error in severe turbulence.
'Can't do that': Cricket sportsmanship storm explodes
The IPL is in meltdown after the extraordinary moment a star called his batsmen off.
Local Focus: The brighter side of life can be messy
Ancient Indian festival celebrates its sixth year in Tauranga.
Why are kangaroos turning up in India?
New York Times: The animals are the latest exotic fauna to be smuggled into the country.
Man killed in crash had family visit to India planned
Tajinder Singh, 27, hoped to see his parents again after seven years in New Zealand.
Shocking Covid death toll secret hidden from the world
Calculating pandemic deaths led to the 'cruellest Covid joke on the world'.
Woman takes own life after being socially-isolated in abusive relationship, Coroner finds
Loud argument on night of death was 'final straw'.
Rajasthan's hidden gems: temples, tigers and tradition
Off the beaten track, Rajasthan's less touristy side is full of colour.
Fly O'Connor to India for renewed trade talks, National urges
National wants Trade Minister Damien O'Connor to get an Indian trade deal like Australia.
Censor tightens Kashmir Files rating after anti-Muslim concerns
Supporters say the film is authentic, while critics question its accuracy.
The White Ferns' secret weapon for crucial India clash
After a shaky start, the White Ferns face a crucial run of games, starting with India.
Wander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' trip
To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, plan your next all-girls getaway.
One dead, over 20 injured in grenade explosion in Kashmir, India
Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan, which both claim the region.
Death toll nears six million as pandemic enters third year
Some analysts put the number of deaths much higher - at between 14 and 23.5 million.
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The month of March can feel quite different, depending on where you're placed in the world
New Zealand lands on US 'high risk' travel list for omicron
New Zealand joins Bangladesh and India on America's "high risk" travel list.
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