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COVID-19 protection framework retired – NZ moves forward with certainty
The COVID-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, will be removed from 11.59 pm tonight, Monday 12 September, so all New Zealanders can continue to move forward with certainty,…
- World
2 dead, 3 missing from boat-whale collision in New Zealand
Wellington: A charter fishing boat with 11 people on board reportedly capsized on Saturday after colliding with a whale off the Goose Bay in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Two people are confirmed dead…
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New Zealand: Gaurav Sharma expelled from Labour Party caucus
By Syed Mujeeb Auckland: The Labour Caucus has voted to expel Dr Gaurav Sharma from caucus, effectively immediately. The Caucus also voted to refer the matter to the New Zealand Council of…
- India
CWG 2022: After 16 years, Indian women’s hockey team wins bronze
Birmingham: The Indian women’s hockey team beat defending champions New Zealand 2-1 in the shootout to win the bronze medal and finish its campaign at the Commonwealth Games on a high note…
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Over 6M people in crisis-hit Sri Lanka ‘food insecure’: World Food Programme
United Nations: Over six million people or over 28 per cent of Sri Lanka’s population are “food insecure” and this situation is likely to deteriorate as the crisis unfolds in the island…
- Sports
Harmanpreet to lead Indian women’s squad in Commonwealth Games
Mumbai: Seasoned batter Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian team in the maiden women’s cricket competition at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham starting on July 28, the BCCI announced on…
- Middle East
Saudi: King Salman hosts kin of Christchurch victims for Haj 2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) received 60 pilgrims from New Zealand for this year’s Haj pilgrimage as guests of King Salman, local media reported. According to Arabic daily Asharq Al-Awsat, a…
- Sports
Women’s hockey world cup: India eye win against New Zealand for quarterfinals spot
Amstelveen: The Indian women’s hockey team put up a spirited fight in their second match of the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2022 as they drew 1-1 against Asian rivals China at…
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Thousands of seats unsold as England vs New Zealand Test at Lord’s just two days away
London: England’s opening fixture of the season, against New Zealand at Lord’s from June 2, could see thousands of empty seats despite the fact that Ben Stokes begins his new era as…
- NRIs Corner
Urdu Hindi cultural association of New Zealand community leader awarded at ghazal event
On behalf of Urdu Hind Cultural Association of New Zealand, Mr Syed Mujeeb QSM General Secretary Urdu Hindi Cultural Association of New Zealand congratulate and Thank to all those people who helped…
- World
New Zealand reports 1st Omicron BA.5 variant
Wellington: New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron BA.5 variant at the border, said the Ministry of Health in a statement on Sunday. A person who has travelled from South Africa…
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New Zealand reports first Omicron BA.4 variant case
Wellington: New Zealand reported its first case of Omicron BA.4 variant at the border amid 12,699 community Covid infections during the weekend, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday. A person who…
- Sports
New Zealand gear up to face Netherlands in white-ball matches
Napier: Following an exciting series against South Africa, New Zealand will give the Test whites a break as it gears up for limited-overs action when they face Netherlands in a one-off T20…
- Sports
NZ vs Ind: Happy to be back in form before World Cup: Smriti Mandhana
Queenstown: India batter Smriti Mandhana expressed happiness after her performance helped her side in defeating New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI here at the John Davies Oval, Queenstown on Thursday.…
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With series on the line, India seek to win third match against New Zealand
Queenstown: The build-up of the Indian team to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup early next month in New Zealand hasn’t gone according to the plan. The Mithali Raj-led side, after losing…
