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Kiwi journalist gets refuge in Afghanistan after NZ denied MIQ spot
Wellington: New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis who is known for asking bold questions to the Taliban in their first official press conference has been offered refuge in Kabul, Afghanistan. Bellis who used…
- Sports
ECB may call back its players from IPL due to series against New Zealand
London: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may decide to pull out its players from the latter part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the team’s preparation for the three-Test…
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New Zealand retains top spot in global anti-corruption rankings
By Syed Mujeeb Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has welcomed news of New Zealand’s ongoing position as the top in the world anti-corruption rankings. The 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index released by the global…
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Omicron surge: New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern cancels her wedding
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Sunday informed that she has canceled her wedding amid a new wave of Omicron cases in the country. “My wedding won’t be going ahead…
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New Zealand to provide further help for tsunami-hit Tonga
Wellington: New Zealand is giving an additional NZ$2 million ($1.35 million) in humanitarian funding for Tonga as the island nation recovers from last week’s massive volcanic eruptions and tsunami, senior officials said on…
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Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga as scale of damage emerges
Wellington: Thick ash on an airport runway was delaying aid deliveries to the Pacific island nation of Tonga, where significant damage was being reported days after a huge undersea volcanic eruption and…
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Auckland: UHCANZ presents Ghazal night at Fickling Convention Centre
A great annual Ghazal night (Mehfil e saaz aur awaaz) will be organized by the Urdu Hindi Cultural Association of New Zealand at 6:00 pm on 29th January 2022 at Fickling Convention…
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Bangladesh stun New Zealand in first Test by eight wickets
Mount Maunganui: Ebadot Hossain picked up a six-wicket haul in the second innings as Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first Test of the two-match series here at the…
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New Zealand approves new COVID-19 drug
Wellington: New Zealand’s medicine regulator on Tuesday approved a new Covid-19 medicine Ronapreve, which can both prevent and treat the disease though it is not a substitute for vaccination and its effectiveness…
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Jacinda Ardern acknowledges New Zealand bravery award recipients and families
By Syed Mujeeb Auckland: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the extraordinary courage of ten people recognized for acts of bravery relating to the March 15, 2019, terrorist attacks. “The courage demonstrated…
- Health
New Zealand’s plan to end smoking: A lifetime ban for youth
Wellington: New Zealand’s government believes it has come up with a unique plan to end tobacco smoking a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. Under a new law the government…
- Sports
India wins the Test but opponent Ajaz Patel steals hearts
The second Test match between India and New Zealand may have ended in a huge victory for India but the individual who cornered the major portion of the glory in the match was…
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Test hundred is always special, this one will remain forever so, says Mayank Agarwal
Mumbai: India opening batter Mayank Agarwal on Sunday said the century against New Zealand in the ongoing second Test will remain with him forever. Mayank had registered a century on Day 1…
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‘Grateful to God’: Ajaz Patel on his 10-wickets haul
Mumbai: New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel expressed happiness after he became the third bowler in the history of the game to scalp all 10 wickets in a Test innings. He achieved the…
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IND v NZ: Siraj’s fiery spell reduces New Zealand to 38/6 at tea
Mumbai: Mohammed Siraj claimed three wickets for 19 runs as India reduced New Zealand to 38/6 in their first innings at tea on the second day of the second and final Test…
