Articles tagged with "New Zealand"

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Modi visits New Zealand as trade deal sparks India pushback

Lawmakers in the New Zealand First Party, part of Luxon's governing coalition, railed against parts of the agreement covering migration and visas; "I don't care how much criticism we get, I am just never going to agree with a butter chicken tsunami coming to New Zealand," government minister Shane Jones told a local radio show.

2 DAYS AGO

Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 for their first World Cup win in history

Egypt secured their first-ever World Cup victory with a 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand, closer to a historic knockout-stage berth.

June 22, 2026

Iran's players hug each other after the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 15, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi spare Team Melli from humiliation in the World Cup opener.

June 16, 2026

New Zealand great Williamson retires from international cricket

The 35-year-old former skipper announced his exit ahead of the second Test against England at The Oval next week; He played in the Black Caps' defeat in the first Test at Lord's, making 0 and 18.

June 12, 2026

The hearing was held to examine the State Department's budget request for fiscal year 2027. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

US approves $1.5B sale of helicopters to New Zealand

The United States Department of State confirms the approval of a $1.5 billion sale of MH-60R helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand.

June 6, 2026

India's players celebrate after winning the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026. (Photo by Dibyangshu SARKAR / AFP)

India beat New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

Sanju Samson's blistering 89 off 46 balls guided India to 255-5, and the co-hosts then bowled out New Zealand for 159 in front of over 86,000 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

March 8, 2026

New Zealand cricketer sets record with five wickets in five balls

Brett Randell makes first-class cricket history in Napier, taking five wickets in five successive deliveries for Central Districts against Northern Districts in the Plunket Shield, finishing with best figures as Northern Districts collapse for 82.

March 8, 2026

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (R) looks at the pitch as he interacts with the chairman of the Indian cricket selection committee Ajit Agarkar during the training session on the eve of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zea

'No pressure, no fun', says India's Suryakumar ahead of World Cup final

Defending champions India are targeting a record third title and looking to become the first team to win back-to-back trophies. No country has previously won the T20 World Cup on home soil.

March 7, 2026

Pakistan-New Zealand Super Eight World Cup clash rained off

The T20 World Cup Super Eight match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo was abandoned due to heavy rain. Both teams shared one point, with semi-final spots reserved for the top two from each group.

February 21, 2026

New Zealand's Conway joins elite club with century, double ton in same Test

Becomes only 10th player in history to achieve this milestone in Test cricket.

December 21, 2025