South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: rugby union first Test – as it happened All Blacks withstand scrum onslaught then tear South Africa apart to take a 1-0 series lead in Johannesburg. The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as All Blacks stun Springboks in blockbuster start to Test series South Africa 16-33 New Zealand: The world champions finished with 13 men as the All Blacks conquered Ellis Park The Independent UK · Aug 22
How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand online from anywhere: free live streams for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 2026 1st Test How to watch South Africa vs New Zealand 1st Test live streams around the world. Free coverage, TV channels, broadcast details from Ellis Park, Johannesburg. What Hi-Fi? · Aug 22
Meet Fat Papi, the little-known NZ rapper catapulted to Billboard 100 fame Kurdish New Zealander Baban Hussain has gained global fame with online hit he created with Australian producer The Guardian - AU · Aug 22
Smoke and mirrors fill the vacuum as Springboks and All Blacks brace for battle South Africa welcome New Zealand for their Greatest Rivalry series with the suspicion that they plan on beating the tourists at their own game The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
In 1905, Theodore Roosevelt sent New Zealand 20 elk for sport, and their hybrid descendants are still at the centre of a conservation debate American wapiti, gifted in 1905, established a unique free-ranging population in New Zealand. These animals, now largely hybrids, present a management challenge within a national park. Balancing recreational hunting with native biodiversity protection became a key conservation issue. The Fiordland herd was officially designated a Herd of Special Interest in… The Times of India · Aug 21
Wallaroos out to end hoodoo in milestone Test Australia are playing their 100th women's Test when they face trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, and hoping a few champions can help them claim turn the tables. AAP · Aug 21
Springboks v All Blacks: The players that could define first Test South Africa and New Zealand collide in the first of four Tests in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series The Independent UK · Aug 21
Thailand to resume direct flights to New Zealand, triple trade Thai Airways International will resume direct flights to Auckland as part of the strategy to deepen ties between Thailand and New Zealand that include a pledge to accelerate bilateral trade. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
New Zealand and Thailand launch strategic partnership SYDNEY - New Zealand and Thailand launched a strategic partnership on Friday, according to a joint statement, with the aim of trebling two-way trade to $8 billion (262 billion baht) by 2045. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
Why a chronically underfunded arts sector will make NZ poorer – and duller A very tight recent funding round from Creative New Zealand, as well as confirmation of significant staff cuts at the government agency, have compounded anxiety in an already struggling arts sector. The Conversation · Aug 21
A majority Māori and Pacific All Blacks squad shows how far rugby’s ‘greatest rivalry’ has come This weekend’s first test between the New Zealand All Blacks and South African Springboks will be played 105 years after the two nations first began the “greatest rivalry” in rugby in 1921. The Conversation · Aug 20
Woman films herself eating peanut chocolate before her flight. Then a passenger behind her makes a pointed remark: ‘It’s my birthright’ The woman apparently didn’t have peanut allergy. We Got This Covered · Aug 20
Maddison Levi: Wallaroos debut for explosive sevens star has New Zealand on red alert The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap The Guardian - AU · Aug 20
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Siya Kolisi left out as South Africa reveal team for first New Zealand Test Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at fly half for the Springboks
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Ardie Savea returns to lead New Zealand as All Blacks make fly half decision for first Test against South Africa Ruben Love will wear No 10 with Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga left out
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Potential kingmaker in New Zealand's next government wants universal income, tax overhaul New Zealand's Opportunity Party proposes a universal basic income for residents. This policy would be funded by a new annual land tax. The party leader believes this plan will also curb rising house prices. Recent polls suggest the party could hold significant power after the election. The party aims to…
AAP · Aug 20 Kiwi influx continues as Super Netball winner retires Another New Zealand Silver Fern has joined Super Netball ahead of the 2027 season, while a two-time premiership-winning captain has hung up her outfit.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20 ‘Like a seagull in a stiff breeze’: what it’s like flying into Wellington, the world’s windiest city Anyone who has frequently landed in New Zealand’s capital has a hair-raising story to tell, and this year’s ‘super’ El Niño could only intensify the winds
The Conversation · Aug 20 When an overloaded ED gets it wrong, who should be accountable? At this time of year, crowded hospital emergency departments are a familiar sight around New Zealand. It’s also a symptom of a health system under intense pressure.
The Conversation · Aug 19 Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk? New Zealand is not on track to adapt to growing climate risks, nor is it cutting emissions quickly enough, according to the latest reports issued by the Climate Change Commission.
Space · Aug 19 Mysterious Russian 'space activity' causes US Air Force flight to Antarctica to turn around: report A mysterious incident over the South Pacific forced a U.S. Air Force aircraft to turn around on Aug. 18, due to a possible space debris hazard.
The Times of India · Aug 19 A British duke sent six Himalayan tahr to New Zealand in 1904; five survived the voyage, and their descendants later grew into tens of thousands that now damage fragile alpine ecosystems Himalayan tahr were introduced to New Zealand's South Island by British aristocrats in pursuit of sport hunting back in 1904. Quickly multiplying, these creatures turned into an invasive species, wreaking havoc on native alpine ecosystems. Control measures, including government-led aerial shooting, have not proven entirely effective, creating a challenging situation…
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 GTA 6 Release Date News and Updates: Potential Australia Censorship and Regional Bans Examined Regulatory moves against new horror title Halloween: The Game in Australia and New Zealand have raised fresh questions over how GTA 6 will fare when it launches this November.
The Economic Times · Aug 19 WTC Points Table update after IND vs SL: India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, remain fifth; Australia lead WTC points table 2026: India secured a significant victory against Sri Lanka in the first Test match. This win keeps their World Test Championship campaign alive for now. Australia leads the standings, followed by South Africa and New Zealand. India currently sits in fifth place with a points percentage of…