Radio Tarana

Radio Tarana Tarana is NZ’s leading Indian Radio Network available free to air and on digital platforms.

Auckland 1386 AM
Wellington 105.3 FM
Christchurch 87.8 FM
Studio Phone: 0064 9 303 1386
email: [email protected]
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0508 T A R A N A
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Text: 8812 (NZ Only)
Website: www.tarana.co.nz

Launched in 1996. Radio Tarana is a privately owned Indian Radio Station that broadcasts nationwide in NZ using multiple platforms - Free to Air, Mobile Devices, Internet Radio and Digital Radio.

28/07/2025

Car Catches Fire on Auckland’s North Shore

A dramatic video captured a car engulfed in flames on Eskdale Road, near Birkdale, during peak afternoon traffic on Monday.

Thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky as the fire unfolded. Witness Pippa Lynch said she saw the vehicle ablaze around 5:40pm. A local resident told Stuff the car appeared to be a Bentley Flying Spur MK1.

Fire and Emergency NZ confirmed crews from Birkenhead and Albany responded to the scene and have since left. Police stated they were not aware of the incident.

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Sanjay Dutt Returned ₹72 Crore Inheritance from Terminally Ill FanSanjay Dutt recently shared a remarkable story: he was...
28/07/2025

Sanjay Dutt Returned ₹72 Crore Inheritance from Terminally Ill Fan

Sanjay Dutt recently shared a remarkable story: he was once left property worth ₹72 crore by a terminally ill fan — and he gave it all back.

In an interview with Curly Tales, the actor recalled the 2018 incident involving Nisha Patil, a devoted 62-year-old fan who had instructed her bank to transfer her entire estate to him after her death. “I returned it to her family,” Sanjay said.

A Look Back
Sanjay Dutt made his Bollywood debut in 1981 with Rocky and went on to star in iconic films like Naam, Saajan, Khal Nayak, Vaastav, and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. His journey has seen both major successes and personal setbacks, including a five-year prison term linked to the 1993 Bombay blasts case.

This year, he appeared in Bhootnii and Housefull 5, and will next be seen in the Telugu film Akhanda 2, alongside Balakrishna, set to release on September 25.

28/07/2025

Mass Shooting at Bangkok Market Leaves Six Dead

At least six people were killed in a mass shooting at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market on Monday. The market is located near the popular Chatuchak Market, a major tourist hotspot in the Thai capital.

Police confirmed that an unidentified gunman opened fire, killing five people — including four security guards and a woman — before taking his own life.

The Return of the Sardaar! Jassi Singh Randhawa is back
28/07/2025

The Return of the Sardaar! Jassi Singh Randhawa is back

28/07/2025

Shocking footage captured the moment hostel staff at a tertiary institution in Lautoka found a newborn baby boy inside a toilet sanitary bin yesterday morning. The discovery was made by a student, prompting immediate action. Police have launched an investigation, while the baby remains under medical care at Lautoka Aspen Hospital.
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28/07/2025

Musical Monday 🎶 with your Capten

Man Found Asleep in Allegedly Stolen Car at McDonald’s, Arrested by PoliceA man has been arrested after he was found asl...
28/07/2025

Man Found Asleep in Allegedly Stolen Car at McDonald’s, Arrested by Police

A man has been arrested after he was found asleep in an allegedly stolen Toyota Landcruiser parked at a McDonald’s in Southbank, Melbourne.

Victoria Police were alerted around 1:30am on Sunday after the vehicle was seen driving through Melton. Officers tracked the Landcruiser as it travelled east through several suburbs including Thomastown, Preston, Thornbury, and Fitzroy, eventually reaching the CBD.

The vehicle stopped at a McDonald’s on City Rd, where the driver entered the restaurant. A 30-year-old passenger, who was asleep in the back seat, was arrested at the scene. The driver fled and remains at large.

Police confirmed the Landcruiser was reported stolen from Balaclava on July 20. The arrested man, who has no fixed address, is yet to be formally interviewed.

“One of the Craziest Moments of My Life” – Akhil Patel on Serving Chai to PM Modi & Keir Starmer 🇮🇳☕Indian-origin tea en...
27/07/2025

“One of the Craziest Moments of My Life” – Akhil Patel on Serving Chai to PM Modi & Keir Starmer 🇮🇳☕

Indian-origin tea entrepreneur Akhil Patel had a truly unforgettable day at Chequers, the UK Prime Minister’s official country residence, on July 24. Patel had the honour of serving masala chai to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer.

Photos shared by PM Modi on X (formerly Twitter) show both leaders waiting at Patel’s stall as he, dressed in a traditional kurta and Nehru jacket, poured hot chai into paper cups — a simple yet symbolic moment that’s now gone viral.

Patel called it a “surreal” experience and described it as “one of the craziest moments” of his life.

Newborn Baby Found in Sanitary Bin at Lautoka Tertiary HostelA newborn baby boy was discovered inside a sanitary bin at ...
27/07/2025

Newborn Baby Found in Sanitary Bin at Lautoka Tertiary Hostel

A newborn baby boy was discovered inside a sanitary bin at a tertiary institution hostel in Lautoka yesterday, prompting a police investigation.

According to police, a student heard the sound of a baby crying from the washroom and alerted staff. With the help of hostel personnel, the baby was safely retrieved and rushed to Lautoka Aspen Hospital, where he remains under medical care in stable condition.

Authorities are still working to identify the baby’s mother. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 919 or the Western Division Command Centre on 9905 457.

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War of Words Escalates Between NFP and FLP LeadersTensions have flared between the National Federation Party (NFP) and t...
27/07/2025

War of Words Escalates Between NFP and FLP Leaders

Tensions have flared between the National Federation Party (NFP) and the Fiji Labour Party (FLP), as NFP President Parmod Chand launched a scathing attack on FLP Leader Mahendra Chaudhry, labelling him a “disgraced politician” who targets NFP Leader Professor Biman Prasad out of resentment for his “remarkable achievements.”

Speaking at the NFP Working Committee Meeting in Ba, Chand dismissed allegations of unfulfilled promises as “delusional and baseless.” He clarified that the NFP never made campaign promises or released a formal manifesto — instead, it shared a Vision Document outlining long-term aspirations for Fiji.

Chand accused Chaudhry of “hallucinating” and being “small-minded” for misinterpreting their intentions. He claimed that while the majority of Fijians have welcomed the 2025/2026 National Budget, Chaudhry’s opposition comes as no surprise.

Chand also criticised Chaudhry’s recent comments targeting the U.S. Embassy’s support for the Fijian Media Association’s Townhall Forums, accusing him of irresponsibly linking the initiative to government-funded public broadcasting grants and undermining media independence.

Turning up the rhetoric, Chand said, “I will now use the same fishhook on him — those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. A convicted criminal cannot hold others to account when he himself remains unaccountable.”

He reaffirmed that NFP Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad will continue to act in Fiji’s best interests, placing national progress above political distractions.

In a swift and sharp response, FLP Leader Mahendra Chaudhry fired back, calling Chand “intellectually barren and bankrupt.” He claimed Chand is merely a “puppet” in NFP’s Working Committee meetings, reading speeches allegedly written by a media figure close to the party.

Chaudhry accused the NFP of obsessing over him, citing repeated personal attacks during recent meetings, including one in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka. He called Chand’s remarks “false, defamatory, malicious, and inciteful” and confirmed he has referred the matter to his legal counsel for further action.

He further challenged the NFP to address the findings of the Commission of Inquiry report, hinting at unresolved accountability issues.

This latest exchange marks a new low in political hostilities, highlighting the ongoing friction between the two veteran leaders and their respective parties.

27/07/2025

Fiji Mum is slowly revealing all her hidden talents 🌟 — now turning into Expression ki Rani! 👑

Indian-Origin Man Survives Brutal Machete Attack in MelbourneSaurabh Anand, a 33-year-old man of Indian origin, has shar...
27/07/2025

Indian-Origin Man Survives Brutal Machete Attack in Melbourne

Saurabh Anand, a 33-year-old man of Indian origin, has shared his harrowing experience after surviving a violent machete attack by a group of teenagers in Melbourne.

The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on July 19, as Anand was walking home after collecting medication from a pharmacy at Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows. While talking to a friend on the phone, he was ambushed by five teenagers.

“I didn’t hear anything—within seconds, I was surrounded,” Anand recounted.

The assault escalated quickly. One teen began rifling through his pockets, another punched him in the head, and a third pulled out a machete, pressing it to his throat.

“In a split-second reaction, I raised my arm to protect my face,” Anand said. “The machete went straight through my wrist. Then through my hand. The third strike shattered the bone.”

He sustained severe injuries: deep wounds to his shoulder and back, a fractured spine, head trauma, and multiple broken bones. His hand was left barely attached.

“All I remember is the pain… my hand was hanging by a thread,” he recalled. “I was half-conscious, just tumbling and trying to stay awake.”

Despite the brutal attack, Anand managed to stumble away and call for help. “I saw someone and screamed, ‘I’ve been attacked. Please help me.’”

Passersby immediately alerted emergency services. Anand was rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he continues to recover from his life-threatening injuries.

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New Zealand’s No. 1 Hindi Radio Station

Radio Tarana has proudly been New Zealand's number 1 Hindi Radio Station since 1996.

Featuring Multi Lingual Religious Music in the morning, News & community Messages, Drive time music play, Talkback shows, Birthday Announcements, Interviews, Favourite music plays and much more. Radio Tarana is essentially a music station featuring a range of popular Hindi songs from the '50s to present era. This includes film songs and music as well as recordings of popular artists and the latest remixes.

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