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What Modi, the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, achieved during the trip

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landmark New Zealand visit has elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership, bringing major agreements on defence, trade, maritime security and science. Here's what the new deal includes, how the India-New Zealand FTA fits in, and where New Zealand ranks among India's strategic partners

PM Modi hails Kiwi-Indians, says India-New Zealand 'waka' ready for a new journey

PM Modi on Saturday hailed the Indian community in New Zealand as a vital bridge between the two countries, saying India-New Zealand ties are entering a new phase backed by strong bipartisan support and shared values

India-New Zealand 2030 Roadmap: PM Modi, Luxon seal pacts to double trade, deepen maritime security and more

India and New Zealand on Saturday officially elevated their bilateral ties to "strategic partnership" as they laid out the roadmap to 2030 with trade targets set at NZ $7 billion.

'Historic milestone': PM Modi hails India-New Zealand ties, pushes for strengthening strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India and New Zealand are entering a 'new era' of bilateral ties as he referred to the two nations as 'natural partners'

Auckland's Sky Tower lights up in India's tricolour as PM Modi begins historic New Zealand visit

"A special welcome in Auckland! The iconic Sky Tower was illuminated to mark the visit of PM @narendramodi to New Zealand, symbolising the friendship between our two countries," MEA said on X

‘This visit is historic’: New Zealand's Luxon receives PM Modi at Auckland airport

In the final leg of the three-nation visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in New Zealand, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon receiving him at the Auckland airport. This is the first visit by a Prime Minister of India to New Zealand in four decades.

One in eight babies born in New Zealand now has an Indian mother, shows data

The share of babies born to ethnically Indian mothers has increased from 2.8 per cent in 2008 to 12.6 per cent in 2024, according to Statistics New Zealand data presented at the International Population Conference 2025

PM Modi begins final leg of 3-nation tour, heads to New Zealand after sealing key deals in Australia

The Prime Minister concluded his Australia visit after signing key agreements on defence, nuclear cooperation and critical minerals before heading to New Zealand for the first visit by an Indian PM in four decades

As China flexes muscles in Indo-Pacific, New Zealand explores joining Australia-Fiji mutual defence pact

Amid China's rising military aggression in the Indo-Pacific, New Zealand has announced that it will explore joining the Australia-Fiji mutual defence agreement.

'57% of exports tariff-free': NZ PM Luxon pitches India trade deal ahead of Modi visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said 57 per cent of the country's exports to India will become tariff-free from day one under the India-New Zealand FTA, highlighting the deal's benefits for businesses and economic growth