Is Lions v New Zealand on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks clash Everything you need to know ahead of the tour match The Independent UK · Aug 25
Why New Zealand Rewards Indian Travellers Who Abandon the Bollywood Itinerary and Start Wandering The shot you came for is already framed before you landYou have seen New Zealand before you arrive. You saw it in 2000, when Shah Rukh Khan ran across those green Queenstown hills in Mohabbatein and your parents watched it twice in theatres. You saw it again in Kaho Na… Times Life · Aug 25
Wage growth is higher in Australia. Could this regulatory fix help Kiwi workers catch up? If it feels like you’re sliding backwards as the cost of living rises, you’re probably right. The Conversation · Aug 24
Gary Barlow: Wine makes me feel as ‘passionate’ as music does The singer has presented a number of food and travel programmes in recent years. Evening Standard · Aug 24
How will this year’s record-breaking El Niño affect NZ and the world? 5 things to know Months out from its projected peak, El Niño is already helping push ocean temperatures into record territory. The Conversation · Aug 24
New Zealand's government introduces legislation to ban social media for under-16s Under the proposed law, firms like Meta could be fined up to 10% of their global revenue if they fail to comply. Euronews · Aug 24
Fans irate as Australia bans new Halloween game over drug use that gives players a boost A petition calling for the game’s release in Australia racks up more than 1,600 signatures The Independent UK · Aug 24
After Australia, New Zealand proposes social media ban for under 16 New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon proposed banning children under sixteen from social media. This legislation aims to protect young people from harmful online content and addictive technologies. However, two coalition parties oppose the bill, which may require opposition support to pass. Australia enacted a similar ban in December 2025,… The Times of India · Aug 24
Astrophotographer rappels 330ft (100m) into "otherworldly" cave to shoot award-winning photo – and he got the whole thing on camera New Zealand-based photographer Tom Rae snagged first place at the Capture the Dark 2026 photo contest – but I’m not sure what’s more impressive, the composition or the story behind it Digital Camera World · Aug 24
A fighting return for Sammie Maxwell at Mountain Bike World Series round in Les Gets A crash, flat and DNF in the short track left the rider from New Zealand well back on the XCO start grid and with a chase on her hands to snare sixth Cycling News · Aug 24
New Zealand's prime minister proposes banning children from using social media New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unveiled a bill that would ban children younger than 16 from using social media The Independent UK · Aug 24
New Zealand moves to ban social media for under-16s WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Monday banning under 16s from using social media, joining a number of countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok. Bangkok Post · Aug 24
New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16 The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users' ages, including by utilising existing account information, facial technology and digital identity documents. The Economic Times · Aug 24
India-New Zealand Defence Dialogue advances talks on maritime security, joint training India and New Zealand advanced defence discussions focusing on maritime security and joint training. The dialogue aimed to further objectives outlined in the recently announced Roadmap 2030. Both nations agreed to pursue military interaction through various exchanges and high-level dialogues. Cooperation will also enhance dialogue on defence matters and operationalize… The Economic Times · Aug 24
AAP · Aug 24 WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season The WNBL's chief operating officer has outlined plans for expansion, with a Brisbane team likely to enter the basketball league as soon as next season.
The Economic Times · Aug 24 Dollar trading near multi-month lows, restrained by debt nerves The dollar is facing significant weakness, hovering close to multi-month lows as market participants await crucial details on sanctions and upcoming policy speeches. Canada's dollar dipped following a halt in trade negotiations, along with imposing tariffs from both sides. In contrast, the euro and yen stabilized, and the Australian and…
The Conversation · Aug 24 NZ’s invasive pest control needs a new approach – starting with local government reform As Cabinet considers proposals to amalgamate regional authorities as part of its overhaul of local government, much of the discussion has focused on rate increases, roads and water infrastructure.
Evening Standard · Aug 23 Gary Barlow heads to New Zealand with Jason Manford for travel programme They will star together in Gary Barlow’s Food And Wine Tour: New Zealand.
The Conversation · Aug 23 Listening to the bush: how AI can help NZ rid its wilderness of ‘hold-out’ pest possums Possums are among New Zealand’s most destructive introduced mammals. They damage native forests, prey on wildlife and remain a major target of the country’s Predator Free 2050 programme.
Evening Standard · Aug 22 Lorde hails ‘best line-up I’ve ever been part of’ at All Points East The New Zealand singer performed a set which drew heavily on her latest album.
Bangkok Post · Aug 22 Thailand eyes NZ trade hub role Thailand is positioning itself as a regional distribution hub for New Zealand goods while seeking greater investment and cooperation in clean energy and agricultural technology, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
The Economic Times · Aug 22 In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster alive A giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal alive. In 1997, researchers followed sperm whales near New Zealand’s Kaikoura Canyon. They hoped to film giant squid in the deep ocean. The camera failed. Seven years later,…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 Jordan double stuns South Africa as New Zealand clinch statement victory Will Jordan scored twice for the All Blacks in their dominant 33-16 victory in South Africa as the world champions lost the opening match of their series
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 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 Independent 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