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Topic: new zealand

New Zealand to send defence team to Middle East for maritime security in Red Sea

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon said the deployment is a continuation of the country's long history of defending freedom of navigation, both in the Middle East and closer to home.

Are New Zealand the new sticky wicket for Indian cricket? Here’s what ICC tournament data tells us

The last time the Men in Blue faced the Kiwis in ODI WC, it was a heartbreak for Virat Kohli's team. New Zealand also have a 3-0 record against India in T20 World Cup fixtures.

Conservative triumph in New Zealand has a crucial lesson for India – reject ‘guilt’

It is high time that the Indian middle class completely reject accusations that we are bigoted, casteist, majoritarian and so on.

Ardern exit, harsh Covid curbs & inflation — why Kiwis voted Labour out after 6-year stint in power

Labour leader Chris Hipkins conceded defeat to National Party’s Christopher Luxon. Observers say New Zealand ruling party's domestic policies “backfired”, leading to its defeat.

New Zealand election: Centre-Right National Party set to triumph, form govt with ally

National Party & preferred coalition partner ACT on course to win with 52% of votes counted so far, says Electoral Commission. PM Hipkins' Labour down to 26%.

China, Iran & Russia engaging in ‘espionage and interference’: New Zealand intelligence report

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service report discusses factors impacting its national security, including violent extremism, declining social trust & tech innovation, among others.

Two killed, five injured in New Zealand shooting hours ahead of Women’s World Cup

The gunman, yet to be identified, is believed to be 24-yr-old. He had a pump-action shotgun and contained himself within an elevator shaft and fired shots before being found dead.

FIFA to offer 20,000 free tickets for Women’s World Cup amid slow pace of sales in New Zealand

The official partner of this year's showpiece event, Xero, is offering 5,000 complimentary tickets to games in New Zealand's four host cities.

‘Strong tie with China means tough conversations. It’s better than no talks,’ says New Zealand PM

The country has long been seen as a moderate voice on China, and is carefully managing its interests amidst the US-China strategic rivalry.

Women’s World Cup co-hosts New Zealand need to lift ticket sales, says FIFA executive

Sarai Bareman, FIFA's chief women's football officer, said she had less concerns about Australia where over 40,000 are expected for Matildas' World Cup warmup match against France.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.