The Auckland community is mourning the sudden death of 12-year-old Jason Brendon Madanu, an Indian-origin schoolboy remembered by his family and teachers for his kindness, creativity, love of music and strong Christian faith. Jason, a student at Mt Roskill Intermediate, died on 7 September 2026 after a short illness, just weeks before his 13th birthday. […]
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Auckland’s Kiwi-Indian community is mourning the death of Bhupesh Patel, a husband and father of two young boys who died several days after being struck by a vehicle while cycling home from work. Patel was seriously injured in a crash on Rosebank Road in Avondale, Auckland, on September 2. Emergency services attended the scene at […]
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A young Māori mother in New Zealand is taking an unusual but deeply personal approach to helping her two-year-old daughter understand her Punjabi heritage: she is learning the language alongside her. Krystal, who works in real estate, teaches kapa haka and runs a beauty business, began studying Punjabi in June while also strengthening her knowledge […]
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