Ravi Bajpai

Ravi Bajpai is not-an-award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience in reporting and leading newsrooms across Asia Pacific - India, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

New Zealand to sign India FTA this month, New Delhi confirms

Trade minister Todd McClay is preparing to fly to India in a few weeks to seal the deal.

Out Loud: Migrants powering New Zealand, says (yet) another study. But who cares?

Migration is a two-way street where no one side is a benefactor. Our politicians seem to forget that.

Luxon, Hipkins deep in untested waters over India deal as Modi's visit looms

The National government can sign the NZ-India FTA. It won't be any good without Labour's support.

Modi preparing for maiden visit to New Zealand, alongside trip to Australia in July

New Zealand has confirmed a "substantial list of deliverables" for Modi's visit, the Indian government says.

Out Loud: Tightening deportation rules and the limits of being a migrant

The government is reminding migrant residents about the bond of good behaviour they've signed.

Inside Erica Stanford's bid to stop people gaming New Zealand's asylum system

The government suspects not all those seeking asylum are really under threat of persecution.

NZ firms want India but they aren't sure how to do India, finds FTA survey

The promise of an India FTA is driving business interest. The challenge now is whether firms know how to use it.

The pianist high commissioner: India’s new NZ envoy beyond diplomacy

A 2007 interview offers a rare early glimpse of Muanpuii Saiawi, from civil service preparation to piano exams.

More overstayers reported from Pukekohe Holi event, INZ "prioritising contact"

Most of the travelling group from India are now overstayers in New Zealand.

Elections 2026: Why Kharag Singh’s nomination from Takanini matters for Indians in Labour

Where National has been unsuccessfully fielding Indian candidates, Labour has demonstrated a more targeted approach.

Ravi Bajpai

New Zealand to sign India FTA this month, New Delhi confirms

Out Loud: Migrants powering New Zealand, says (yet) another study. But who cares?

Luxon, Hipkins deep in untested waters over India deal as Modi's visit looms

Modi preparing for maiden visit to New Zealand, alongside trip to Australia in July

Out Loud: Tightening deportation rules and the limits of being a migrant

Inside Erica Stanford's bid to stop people gaming New Zealand's asylum system

NZ firms want India but they aren't sure how to do India, finds FTA survey

The pianist high commissioner: India’s new NZ envoy beyond diplomacy

More overstayers reported from Pukekohe Holi event, INZ "prioritising contact"

Elections 2026: Why Kharag Singh’s nomination from Takanini matters for Indians in Labour

Heartbroken Sikh man who found Islam at an Auckland market gets asylum

'Moment of integrity': Calls for Indian diaspora to pitch in after Holi overstayers fiasco

Papatoetoe elections: Psst...elephant in the room no one wants to talk about

New Zealand cuts visa fees for Pacific visitors. Other migrants are wondering why

Holi overstayers update: Delhi organiser blames "fraudulent agent", fuels visa scam doubts

Out Loud: Parliament debated our grim fiscal outlook. How did race enter the conversation?

Kiwi-Indian robbed thrice in 10 months tells parliament committee why retailers need more powers

Holi overstayers: A concert in Pukekohe, consulate's letter and a Delhi connection

NZ visa row: Shibani Kashyap says "no clue others travelled in my name"

Bishop's impromptu invite to Dhoni after starstruck encounter with Indian cricket legend

INZ launches probe after several visitors from Shibani Kashyap's Holi group become overstayers

Bishop to watch Ind-NZ T20 final in Ahmedabad as he leads mega sports delegation to India

Papatoetoe poll fraud: High Court says it has no jurisdiction, dismisses "immigrant corruption"

Labour considering English test relief for migrant truck, bus drivers in election manifesto

"Dismal": Auckland restaurateur stuck in Dubai says government has left Kiwis in Middle East to fend for themselves

It's official. Kiwi-Indians are copping most hate, what will our politicians do about it?

New Zealand offers Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt visa reprieve after US, UK say no

"You passed us": Auckland mayor brings up Singh and Patel surnames, Winston wades in

Nensi Patel shines with maiden Player of the Match as New Zealand crush Zimbabwe to win series

"Shameful": Labour isn't happy with Luxon's handling of Peters' tirade against ethnic Kiwis

Two Kiwi-Indian politicians, dogs and a court drama in Auckland

6 indictments in 2 weeks: Auckland immigration adviser caught in cash for visa scam

FTA: India seems to know where and how US$20-bn investment will flow from NZ

Tech VC becomes National's 1st Indian-origin MP candidate from a true blue seat

Retail crime: Citizens' arrest powers on the line after advisory group split

Papatoetoe polls: Ex-winners tell HC their reputation is at stake, question standard of proof in voiding election

India-NZ FTA: Hipkins sets out three conditions for supporting the deal

India-NZ FTA: Labour puts forward three conditions for supporting the deal

India-NZ FTA: Seymour warns of ‘anti-Indian sentiment’ as misinformation spreads

Explainer: The politics behind removing te reo Maori from school lunch scheme name

Explainer: What are Maori electorates and why Winston Peters wants them gone

Analysis: India FTA projected to boost New Zealand's annual export growth by 30%

'Been good': Goldsmith says retail crime advisory group will wrap up early

'Taken up this issue': India lodges concern over Sikh procession disruptions in NZ

Analysis: India FTA could well be the best news possible for NZ dairy

Out Loud: Migrants must understand Te Tiriti, but they need a long rope

NZ First says its winning the war on "woke" diversity in government

Out Loud: Finding the migrant's place in Te Tiriti, one errand at a time

India-NZ FTA: Winston is right and wrong in his immigration anxiety

Tale of two FTAs: What India flaunts, but New Zealand downplays

India-NZ FTA: Hipkins seems all in, but not quite

Shane Jones is gaslighting on Indian migration. It's amoral, and a social risk

Retail crime: Advisory group member resigns over "unpleasant" work environment, doesn't offer specifics

Retail crime: Did Sunny Kaushal really need to work so much?

Selfie: The things we bring without knowing

India-NZ FTA: Of sleeping ministers and a “crazy” Kiwi

Out Loud: The day Te Tiriti got the Indian guy in the room

Out Loud: Luxon’s love for Kiwi-Indians doesn’t show in Parliament

India–NZ FTA: Stress-testing Winston’s anxieties over the deal