Improved NZ budget as election campaign gets fiscal National is claiming credit for an improved set of books as the New Zealand election as it seeks a second term at the November 7 poll. AAP · 2h ago
McLaren Files Remuera And Muriwai Trademarks, Is A New Naming Era Coming? Bruce McLaren's Remuera and Muriwai trademarks echo his New Zealand childhood and early racing, without confirming any future McLaren production models. Motor1 · 22h ago
Greens surge in tightest NZ election for decades New Zealand's two biggest political parties have held campaign-starting rallies but it was the Greens that launched in a key poll. AAP · Sep 28
What do NZ voters really care about? A global comparison reveals some surprises As New Zealand heads toward a general election, political parties are setting out their priorities and candidates are making their pitches, all hoping to focus on the issues they believe will resonate the most. The Conversation · Sep 28
Taiwan vs South Korea for Indian Travellers: Visa Rules, Costs and Food Compared Visa: Which Country Lets You In More EasilyTaiwan has a clear edge here. Indian passport holders can apply for a Taiwan visa on arrival if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, or any Schengen country. If you… Times Life · Sep 27
Zoe Harrison rescues Red Roses with thrilling last-gasp try against New Zealand Zoe Harrison’s last-gasp winning try for England against New Zealand was met with ear-bursting cheers and 59,871 fans on their feet at Twickenham The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
The Zoe Harrison moment that broke New Zealand’s hearts as Red Roses escape thriller with victory England 26-19 New Zealand: England’s fly half scored with the clock dead to snatch a dramatic victory The Independent UK · Sep 26
Virat Kohli says 2027 World Cup will be his last for India, but how many ODIs does he have left? Virat Kohli has said the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last for India as he prepares for a fresh season of white ball cricket. With that announcement now out, focus shifts to exactly how many ODIs he has left before that final tournament. This piece lays out the… The Economic Times · Sep 26
‘You learn more from the losses and the draws’: Red Roses relishing clash with revitalised Black Ferns A week after Canada ended their winning run, England’s World Cup winners face a New Zealand team aiming to inflict more pain at Twickenham The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
Direct flights, education ties, youth mobility next focus as India-NZ strategic partnership deepens: High Commissioner Patrick Rata The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is set to take effect on October 20, boosting bilateral ties. It will facilitate greater direct connectivity, particularly through hopes for direct flights. Increased collaboration in education and research between New Zealand and Indian institutions is anticipated. This agreement will also create opportunities for… The Economic Times · Sep 25
Global Market Today: Asian shares slide as bond selloff fuels rate fears Australian and New Zealand 10-year government bonds slipped in early Asian trading. The yield on a global bond index hit 4% for the first time since 2007. The Economic Times · Sep 25
Curious Kids: does music affect how plants grow? How does the type of music affect plants growth? – Thomas, 14, Auckland, New Zealand The Conversation · Sep 25
NZ’s supply chains are highly exposed. Could new AI agents make them more resilient? If 2026 has taught New Zealand businesses anything, it’s that the next supply chain shock is never far away. The Conversation · Sep 24
Maddie Feaunati recalled as Red Roses prepare for huge New Zealand challenge Feunati comes in at No 8 for the clash with the Black Ferns at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, while Bryony Field earns a second international start at hooker The Independent UK · Sep 24
inkl · Sep 24 Scott Weenink on Where Chairing Ends and Management Begins There is persistent confusion in business about the role of a chair. The title sits at the top of the organisation chart, so it is easy to assume the job is to run the company. An effective non-executive chair creates the conditions in which the chief executive and leadership team…
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Global Market Today: Asian stocks waver on inflation, rate concerns Government bonds in Japan, Australia and New Zealand retreated, following declines in Treasuries during the New York session. Weak demand at a $70 billion sale of US five-year notes pushed the yield above 5% for the first time since 2007. The 10-year yield surged 15 basis points to 5.11%, the…
The Conversation · Sep 23 83,000 New Zealanders live with dementia. Here’s how simple design changes can help A dark doormat that looks like a hole in the floor. A patterned carpet that appears uneven. A chair that becomes difficult to recognise or move around.
The Conversation · Sep 23 Where should NZ stand on global AI risk? 3 principles to guide a stronger strategy If some current warnings are to be believed, artificial intelligence may be the human invention that outwits its creators. Understandably, there are now global calls to regulate the technology.
The Times of India · Sep 23 New Zealand spent 14 years restoring Abel Tasman and its native wildlife The Abel Tasman National Park can still look much as visitors might expect from a New Zealand wilderness: forest, rivers, beaches and a coastline opening onto the sea. Yet beneath that familiar scenery, the park has undergone a long ecological repair. According to the Project Janszoon official website it began…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 New Zealand election 2026: How the MMP voting system works and why smaller parties could decide who forms government With New Zealand's 54th Parliament preparing to close its doors for the upcoming elections on November 7, the unique Mixed Member Proportional representation system takes center stage. This voting mechanism empowers smaller parties, as citizens cast two votes—one for an electorate candidate and another for a political party. Given the…
The Economic Times · Sep 23 IND vs NZ: New Zealand announce 16-member T20I squad for India series, Santner to lead New Zealand Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against India. The series is set to begin on October 22 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Several players from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup team have been included in the squad. Injured players Michael Bracewell and…
The Economic Times · Sep 22 In 1987, conservationists brought 2 male owls to Norfolk Island for its last surviving female; their descendants later rebuilt the population, but inbreeding still limits recovery Norfolk Island owls were saved from extinction by a bold conservation effort in 1987. Two male owls were introduced to breed with the last remaining female. This rescue prevented extinction, but the population now suffers from severe inbreeding. Conservationists focus on providing optimal nesting conditions for the existing birds. The…
The Times of India · Sep 22 A school principal brought Chinese gooseberry seeds in 1904; kiwifruit hits record forecast In 1904, Mary Isabel Fraser introduced Chinese gooseberry seeds to New Zealand, igniting a transformative journey in agriculture. By 1910, these seeds bore fruit, and in 1959, exporters rebranded the fruit as 'kiwifruit' for U.S. markets. Today, New Zealand holds the title of the largest kiwifruit exporter globally, with production…
Euronews · Sep 22 New Zealanders pick robin brought back from near-extinction as Bird of the Year Despite only 350 remaining, the bird received 26,000 votes, with a record one in every 50 New Zealanders taking part in this year’s competition.