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Eid ul Adha Celebrated at Avondale Islamic Centre in New Zealand
Auckland: On June 25, 2024, the Avondale Islamic Centre (AIC) in Avondale, Auckland, hosted a vibrant celebration of Eid ul Adha. This event, which has been celebrated at the centre since 2005,…
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Williamson steps down as NZ white-ball captain, declines national contract
Christchurch: Kane Williamson has decided to forego a national contract for 2024-25 and also stepped down from white-ball captaincy in a bid to extend his international career. The news comes a couple…
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ICC T20 Cricket World Cup: Uganda vs New Zealand
New Zealand’s Finn Allen bats against Uganda during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, Friday, June 14, 2024. AP/PTI…
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NZ boxer Sonny Bill Williams performs first Haj, shares pics
Professional heavyweight boxer and former rugby player from New Zealand, Sonny Bill Williams, is currently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and undertaking his first Haj pilgrimage, which commenced on Friday, June 14. Sonny…
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Auckland celebrates 101st birthday of legendary NTR with fervor
Auckland witnessed a momentous occasion as the New Zealand Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Committee members celebrated the 101st birthday of the legendary Dr. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) on June 1, 2024.…
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T20 WC: West Indies knock out New Zealand, qualify for Super Eights
Tarouba: West Indies knocked former runners-up and last edition’s semifinalist New Zealand out of the T20 World Cup with a 13-run victory in their Group C match here. The win, their third…
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T20 World Cup: ‘If there’s good time to play NZ, it’s now’, says Powell
Tarouba: West Indies captain Rovman Powell believes his team is facing New Zealand at the perfect time in the ongoing Men’s T20 World Cup, citing that the Kane Williamson-led side are slightly…
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Spirited Afghans clip Kiwi wings, secure 84-run upset win in T20 World Cup
Georgetown: A determined Afghanistan rode on splendid spells from their skipper Rashid Khan and left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi to stun an under-prepared New Zealand by 84 runs and make a strong case…
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New Zealand to celebrate Bakrid on June 18
The Hilal Committee of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakrid, will be celebrated on June 18, as the crescent moon for…
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Thousands protest in New Zealand as government reveals budget
Wellington: Thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets on Thursday in a nationwide protest ahead of the new government’s first budget. Te Pati Maori (the Maori Party) alongside the Toitu Te…
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Launch of Christchurch Call Foundation
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and President Emmanuel Macron of France today announced a new non-governmental organisation, the Christchurch Call Foundation, to coordinate the Christchurch Call’s work to eliminate terrorist and…
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New Zealand supports UN Palestine resolution
New Zealand voted in favour of a resolution broadening Palestine’s participation at the United Nations General Assembly overnight, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “The resolution enhances the rights of Palestine to participate…
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NZ’s Colin Munro retires from international cricket after T20 WC snub
Christchurch: New Zealand’s Colin Munro, a bruising top-order batter, on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket after he was not included in the national team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.…
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Eid ul Fitr celebrated at New Zealand Parliament
Auckland: On Monday, 29 April 2024, Parliament radiated with the warmth of camaraderie and celebration as dignitaries, community leaders, and guests gathered to commemorate Eid ul Fitr, marking the conclusion of Ramzan.…
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Mana Andhra Telugu Association organises Eid Milap event in New Zealand
Auckland: The Mana Andhra Telugu Society of New Zealand recently held its fourth Eid Milap event, demonstrating unity among individuals of diverse faiths. The event, attended by dignitaries like Members of Parliament…
