New Zealand’s Sky Tower in Auckland is lit in India’s tri-colour to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the country. Multiple outlets report that this lighting coincides with Modi’s arrival and official engagements in New Zealand. The coverage also highlights the historical significance of the trip: it is described as the first visit to New Zealand by an Indian prime minister in about 40 years. NDTV adds that Modi thanks New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for welcoming him at the airport. The reports present the Sky Tower illumination as a public gesture marking the occasion, while the diplomatic welcome at the airport is reported as part of the initial official interactions between the leaders. The sources agree on the main elements of the event—the Sky Tower tri-colour display, Modi’s arrival, and the 40-year gap since the last Indian prime ministerial visit—while focusing on different aspects of the welcome.