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New Zealand vs Australia Best Fantasy Playing XI Prediction for 2nd T20I 2025 and Who Will Win NZ vs AUS T20I?
New Zealand vs Australia Best Fantasy Playing XI Prediction for 2nd T20I 2025: The New Zealand national cricket team will host the Australia national cricket team in the second T20I of the three-match series. New Zealand have suffered a defeat...
New Zealand Government Urged To Demand Israel Release Humanitarian Boats To Gaza – Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
PSNA is calling for the New Zealand government to demand Israel release the activists kidnapped from the global flotilla in international waters and allow them to sail to Gaza with humanitarian aid for the people under Israel’s genocide. There are...

New Zealand Needs To Cut Prison Population And Strengthen Oversight, UN Torture Prevention Body Says
OHCHR GENEVA – New Zealand must take action to reduce its rising prison population and better take advantage of its independent monitoring mechanism by adequately funding it and implementing its recommendations, experts from the UN Subcommittee on...

CasinoRIX acquires Innovate Change to enter New Zealand market
The acquisition aims to help CasinoRIX establish a local presence ahead of the country's upcoming regulatory changes. By Jack Found Key points: - CasinoRIX has acquired New Zealand casino review platform Innovate Change, marking entry into the...

Kia announces New Zealand prices, specs and availability for EV4 sedan
Really like the Kia EV3 small all-electric SUV, but wish it was a bit more sedan-y? Well, you are in luck, because Kia New Zealand has just launched the new EV4 ‘Fastback’ electric sedan, officially revealing pricing yesterday. The EV4 launches in...

Exploring Australia & New Zealand with Martin Travel
Our October episode takes us on an unforgettable journey to the other side of the world — Australia and New Zealand! Joining us is Judy Miron of Martin Travel, who recently experienced both destinations firsthand and now helps clients plan their...
Black Caps v Australia: Why Mitchell Santner wants New Zealand success over T20 riches
NZC’s approach, though, is admirable in the fact the national body has found a solution to what Black Caps coach Rob Walter labelled “the biggest challenge in the game”, accepting it will never be able to offer the riches of the franchise world....

Whanganui bodybuilders sweep national competition with two-time Mr New Zealand as their coach
“He was amazing, that kid. He’s got a huge future,” Lacy said. Jeremy Fernandez won the Classic Novice category. Devon Smith was second in Classic Bodybuilding and Open Bodybuilding. Jeff Maxim placed third in Bodybuilding and Classic...

Nova Marine Carriers breaks into New Zealand market with MPP newbuild
Lugano-based Nova Marine Carriers has teamed up with New Zealand’s McCallum Bros in a 50/50 joint venture that will replace the ageing multipurpose vessel (MPP) on the supply run to the Chatham Islands. The MBL/Nova Marine partnership won the...

Auckland’s pink glow-up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Civic is one of the well-known Auckland landmarks set to glow pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Photos supplied Auckland is set to turn pink this October, sending a message of support and hope during Breast Cancer Awareness...

Auckland-Kaitaia for $1000 one-way ‘still not enough’
Barrier Air is cutting back routes and has put up its prices, but says it’s still losing money. A Cessna 208 operated by Barrier Air. Civil aviation levies, airport fees and spiralling spare part costs have made flying regional routes “nearly...

Airports back New Zealand government’s freight initiatives
The New Zealand Airports Association has welcomed Transport Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement outlining new government initiatives to strengthen New Zealand’s freight system. Chief executive, Billie Moore, said the focus on freight growth and...

New Zealand vs Australia Match Prediction, 2nd T20I – Who will win today’s match between NZ vs AUS?
New Zealand (NZ) will face Australia (AUS) in the second T20I of the three-match series on Friday, October 3, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Australia currently leads the series 1-0. In the opening fixture, the Kiwis impressed with the bat but fell...

New Zealand vs Australia, 2nd T20I - Who will win today NZ vs AUS match?
NZ vs AUS, 2nd T20I,Cricket Tips:Tim Robinson slammed a hard-fought century in the first game but couldn#39;t see his team winning the first T20I. It was because of the sheer domination of the Australian batting unit led by captain Mitchell Marsh,...

Australia Triumphant Over New Zealand in Women’s World Cup Opener
Indore, India – In a thrilling opening match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Australia defeated New Zealand by 89 runs on October 1, 2025. Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner played a pivotal role, scoring 115 runs off just 83 balls, leading her team...

The volunteer tour guides behind Auckland War Memorial Museum that's riddled with asbestos
Russell Toplis says the new route has opened his eyes to more New Zealand history. Photo: Ke-Xin Li Russell Toplis says the new route has opened his eyes to more New Zealand history. Photo: Ke-Xin Li Russell Toplis is a volunteer tour guide at the...
Defending champion Australia beats New Zealand by 89 runs in Women’s World Cup opener
Australia's Ashleigh Gardner celebrates her century during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup cricket match between New Zealand and Australia at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Ashleigh...

Cleared but Still Criminalised – What the Crown Said and How They Came at Māori.
#Whai Whakaaro, Claudette Hauiti Role Funding: pijf-0032 Cleared but Still Criminalised - What the Crown Said and How They Came at Māori This is the first of a three-part commentary into the false allegations of information misuse levelled at...
Doc goes Rogue (again) as Toitū Te Tiriti now go Rogue over te Parti Māori Roguishness – too many Rogues are ruining the wroth
Oh sweet Christ – what is this new madness now? Doc went rogue again on instagram last night and quadruples down on Māori only sectarianism, and today Toitū Te Tiriti have gone rogue on Te Parti Māori’s roguishness… Hīkoi Mō Te Tiriti leader calls...

New Zealand Parent Boost Visitor Visa now open for applications
New Zealand has introduced the Parent Boost Visitor Visa, allowing eligible parents of citizens and residents to stay in the country for up to five years. The visa includes options for renewal, enabling a total stay of up to 10 years, and permits...