All Whites striker Sarpreet Singh says Indian football is making good progress, pointing to the national team’s recent matches against top sides such as Brazil and Panama.

Singh is also looking forward to facing India when the team tours New Zealand next month.

Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain this morning from Portugal, where he plays club football for SC Farense, Singh discussed his football journey and experiences in the professional game.

Asked what advice he would give young people aspiring to become professional footballers, Singh had a simple message: “You have to dream big.”

138th ranked India takes on 47th ranked New Zealand in two-match football series as part of the 100 Years of Unity Through Sport celebrations between New Zealand and India .Series opener to be played on Thursday, November 12th, at the Go Media Stadium (Auckland)7:00 PM while second match will be played on Sunday, November 15th, at the One New Zealand Stadium (Christchurch)4:00 PM.

Stay tuned to Tarana for updates.

Labour Party candidate for Takanini, Kharag Singh, says he wants to win back the electorate for Labour. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Singh says he has been receiving positive feedback and support from the community and is confident about his campaign. According to Singh, the cost of living is the main concern for many people heading into this year’s election. He also believes Parliament needs strong representation to address racism in New Zealand and ensure everyone is treated fairly.

Labour’s Arena Williams Says Practical Policies Can Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures

Labour’s Manurewa electorate candidate, Arena Williams, says the party has practical policies aimed at easing the cost of living, but voters need to understand how those measures will affect their everyday lives. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Williams said people in her electorate were calling for change, although some remained undecided about which direction to take. She said Labour needed to clearly explain how its proposed cost-of-living measures would make a tangible difference to households. “It’s about telling people how it’s going to affect everyday lives,” Williams said. Williams also defended Labour’s banking policy, arguing that financial technology companies should be able to access real-time payments safely, allowing customers to benefit from faster and more efficient transactions. On law and order, she said Labour was focused on preventing crime before it happens, highlighting the importance of addressing problems before they lead to offending. Williams said the party’s approach was centred on practical solutions to the issues affecting people and families in their daily lives.

National Party Ōtāhuhu candidate Lalit Arya says cost of living and law and order are among the key concerns he is hearing from voters in the electorate.

Arya says he is telling voters that the National-led Government is working to bring down the cost of living, while law and order remains a priority for the party. He says National’s policies are already producing positive results.

As an Indian candidate, Arya says he initially wondered what kind of reception he would receive from voters in the electorate. However, he says he has been pleased with the response so far.

While some voters have raised concerns about job losses in the public sector under the National-led Government, Arya says he is telling them that the situation is improving and that the Government’s policies are beginning to deliver results.

Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry has rejected the Constitution Review Commission’s report, questioning the legitimacy of the commission and the process followed in its review.

Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Chaudhry said the proper process, as stipulated under the Constitution, had not been followed.

Chaudhry also raised concerns about the way the country is currently being governed. He alleged that corruption is at its peak and expressed concern over rising crime and the reported surge in HIV cases in Fiji.

He maintained that the Constitution review process must follow the requirements set out in the Constitution and questioned the validity of the commission’s work.

ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar says migrants entering professional occupations in New Zealand should meet the necessary English-language standards.

Her comments come after another rally by bus drivers in Auckland, who have raised concerns about language requirements.

Dr Parmjeet Parmar joins Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain to discuss ACT’s recently announced policies, including the proposed freeze on the minimum adult wage, immigration policy, and English-language requirements for bus drivers and other professions.

Labour Party candidate for Mount Roskill, Michael Wood, says tackling the cost-of-living pressures facing New Zealanders would be a priority for Labour if elected.

Mr Wood joined Radio Tarana’s host Sanjesh Narain for a wide-ranging discussion covering the economy, education, immigration, and the English-language requirement for bus drivers.

His comments come as Labour campaigns ahead of the 2026 General Election, with the party highlighting cost-of-living relief, healthcare, housing and jobs among its priorities.

Green Party Criticises ACT’s Proposed Permanent Residency Changes

Green Party immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March says it appears ACT is competing with New Zealand First to see who can come up with the tougher immigration policy.His comments come after ACT announced a proposal to introduce a physical-presence requirement for New Zealand permanent residents. ACT immigration spokesperson Dr Parmjeet Parmar says the policy would “bring balance” to the immigration system and ensure that visa holders have a genuine and ongoing commitment to New Zealand. Under ACT’s proposal, the existing Permanent Resident Visa category would be removed. Existing Resident Visa holders would instead receive a five-year travel facility, replacing the current two-year initial travel condition. To maintain that travel facility, residents would need to spend at least 730 days—two years—in New Zealand during any rolling five-year period. The days would not have to be consecutive. ACT says exemptions would apply to certain people working overseas for New Zealand employers, accompanying family members, military personnel serving overseas, people with a New Zealand citizen spouse, and those with compelling humanitarian circumstances. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March criticised ACT’s proposal, saying the party should focus more on the issues that are important to Kiwis rather than pursuing tougher immigration policies.