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Visa news: New Zealand launches 6-month work permit for international graduates from November 16. Who can apply?

New Zealand will introduce a new work visa allowing eligible international graduates to work in the country for up to six months after completing their studies, with applications opening on November 16, 2026.

The Times of India · Sep 14

New England Test coach Stephen Fleming commits to commentary role

Fleming’s first Tests in charge of England come against South Africa this winter but before that, he will be in the commentary box for the New Zealand v India T20 series

The Independent UK · Sep 14

One constant menace and post-Bazball malaise: England’s winners and losers

Some have stepped to the fore during a period of uncertainty, while others appear to be struggling for form

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14

Greatest Rivalry swagger showed South Africa will take some beating at World Cup

All Blacks were valiant in 3-1 series defeat but Springboks sent another warning to rest of the world in Baltimore

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

South Africa 43-28 New Zealand: fourth and final rugby union Test – as it happened

Kurt-Lee Arendse scores from his own half to swing a 10-try thriller in Baltimore as South Africa win the series with New Zealand by three Tests to one.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing

Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga Wagga

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction as Springboks seal series against All Blacks in Baltimore

The Springboks sealed success with a 43-28 win in Baltimore

The Independent UK · Sep 12

New Zealand built a power station which became the world's first to use flash steam

Wairākei Power Station in New Zealand changed the way geothermal heat could be turned into electricity when it was commissioned in 1958. Built beside the Waikato River, north of Taupō, the station drew on hot underground water beneath an active volcanic zone. Instead of relying on conventional fuel, engineers drilled…

The Times of India · Sep 12

‘The future scares me’: why unemployment has become biggest election issue for young New Zealand voters

As mainstream parties vie for votes with promises of jobs and economic growth, young people may take more convincing

The Guardian - AU · Sep 11

Russell Crowe says he has ‘mismanaged my relationship with Hollywood greatly’

The New Zealand-born actor, 62, starred in films including L.A. Confidential and Gladiator.

Evening Standard · Sep 11