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Drug checking boost continues to keep New Zealanders safer this summer
Auckland: The Government has made drug checking services more accessible to keep young people safe this summer, Health Minister Andrew Little says. Aotearoa now has four licenced organisations to perform drug checking…
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New Zealand: Veer Baal Diwas Celebration at High Commission of India
Auckland: In keeping with the Government of India’s notification to observe Veer Baal Diwas as an annual national event, the Indian High Commission marked the occasion with a special video presentation on…
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New Zealand Govt introduces new measures against Iran
Auckland: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced New Zealand will impose travel bans on members of the Iranian security forces connected to the death of 22-year-old Iranian woman…
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New Zealand: The National Party has won the Hamilton West byelection
Auckland: Tama Potaka of The National Party won by a 2285 vote majority over Labour’s Georgie Dansey. With 100 percent of the vote counted, Potaka led the way with 6629, well ahead…
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New Zealand Government to remove entrenchment from Three Waters legislation
Auckland: The Government will fix the Water Services Entities Bill this week by removing the entrenchment clause that was voted on during committee stages, Leader of the House Chris Hipkins announced today.…
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New Zealand launches new firearms regulator
Wellington: New Zealand on Wednesday launched a new firearms regulator called Te Tari Pureke Firearms Safety Authority, to ensure the legitimate possession and use of firearms in the country. Also launched was…
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New Zealand Prime Minister concludes bilateral talks with Finnish PM
Auckland: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin have concluded their first in person bilateral meeting in Auckland this morning. The Prime Ministers reiterated how their respective countries shared…
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NZ PM announces multimillion-dollar package to combat retail crime, reoffending
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday announced a multimillion-dollar package to tackle widespread retail crime and reoffending. The initiative, which partner with small businesses and local councils, are the…
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HC rejects Amazon’s plea alleging dilution of rights to broadcast India-NZ cricket series
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected a petition by Amazon Seller Services Pvt Ltd against the alleged dilution of its exclusive media rights to broadcast the ongoing cricket series…
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Indian-origin worker stabbed to death in NZ; 2 arrested
Wellington: In a manhunt that lasted for more than 48 hours, New Zealand Police said on Friday it has arrested two men for allegedly stabbing a 34 year-old Indian-origin dairy worker to…
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Imran Khwaja reappointed as ICC Deputy Chair
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has re-appointed Imran Khwaja as Deputy Chair for a two-year term, the world cricket governing body said on Friday. Khwaja currently holds an Associate Member…
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Sublime knocks from Iyer, Dhawan, Sundar propel India to 306/7 against New Zealand
Auckland: A late flourish from Washington Sundar and sublime batting performances from other batters helped India post a daunting total of 306/7 against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.…
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New Zealand well placed to meet challenges of global slowdown: Dy PM
Auckland: Government action has ensured New Zealand is well positioned to face the challenges of a slowing global economy following forecasts the country will experience a shallow recession next year. “The Reserve…
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Finnish PM to visit New Zealand
Auckland: Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin, accompanied by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and a business delegation will visit New Zealand next week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced…
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Sensational Surya smashes second T20 hundred to take India to 191/6
Mount Maunganui: Suryakumar Yadav produced another T20 batting masterclass on way to a sensational 111 not out off 51 balls, firing India to 191 for six in the second game against New…