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Williamson to rejoin NZ team after quick trip home

The only likely tossup decision to be made is whether all-rounder Daryl Mitchell or left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner takes the final spot.

Published 10 Dec, 2020 09:42am

World

One year on, New Zealand remembers volcano tragedy that killed and injured dozens

Avey Woods, the mother of New Zealand tour guide Hayden Marshall-Inman who was killed on the island, said she still waits for text messages from her son.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 09:31am

Sports

Watling declared fit as injuries hit West Indies

The West Indies, meanwhile, called uncapped 22-year-old Joshua da Silva into their squad to cover for Dowrich while Chemar Holder is in line to replace Roach in the bowling line up.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 11:49am

World

NZ's Ardern apologises as report into mosque attack faults focus on Islamist terror risks

“The commission made no findings that these issues would have stopped the attack. But these were both failings and for that I apologise,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said after the report was released.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 10:03am

World

New Zealand's Ardern vows accountability ahead of Christchurch attack report

Ardern met with the family members of victims and some survivors on Sunday and promised immediate action on the royal commission report, but said some recommendations may take time to implement.
- The findings of a royal commission inquiry into the mosque attack will be made public in parliament on Tuesday.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 02:50pm

Sports

NZ coach happy for Williamson to miss matches with baby

The coach added he had little to complain about from the demolition of West Indies at Seddon Park, which had also given them some options going forward.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 09:52am

Sports

Pakistan cleared to leave isolation after negative COVID tests

The team had their exemption to train revoked last week after eight members of the 53-strong squad tested positive during their stay in isolation.

Published 07 Dec, 2020 08:55am

Sports

Pakistan squad’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 10 in New Zealand

The players were confined to their rooms when the first cases emerged last week but had hoped to resume training before finishing their stint in isolation on Tuesday.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 02:06pm

Sports

Eighth member of Pakistan squad tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

The health department said the team would not be allowed to train together until doctors were confident it would not lead to more coronavirus cases.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 01:35pm

Sports

Six members of Pakistan's touring squad to New Zealand test positive for COVID-19

Six members of Pakistan's touring squad to New Zealand has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 11:56am

World

First time in history: New Zealand all set to introduce hijab in police uniform

Constable Zeena Ali, who joined the force in the wake of the 2019 Christchurch terror attacks, will be the first officer in the history to wear the police-issued hijab

Published 18 Nov, 2020 12:44pm

World

New Zealand's Ardern forms government with Greens

Ardern earlier this month delivered the biggest election victory for her centre-left Labour Party in half a century

Published 01 Nov, 2020 12:04pm

Sports

Bangladesh cricketers to return to scene of New Zealand mosque attacks

Tigers are among four international teams confirmed to play in New Zealand over the coming months.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 09:14pm

Sports

PCB likely to send 45-member squad for New Zealand series

The series is scheduled to be played in December and January.

Updated 10 Sep, 2020 02:31pm

New Zealand judge sentences mosque shooter to life without parole for 'wicked' crimes

It is the first time a court in New Zealand sentenced a person to prison for the rest of their life.

Published 27 Aug, 2020 10:14am

New Zealand shooter emotionless as victims' families address sentencing hearing

Australian national Brenton Tarrant, 29, has pleaded guilty to 51 murders, 40 attempted murders and one charge of committing a terrorist act during the shooting rampage

Published 24 Aug, 2020 04:29pm

World

New Zealand ramps up military at border to beat coronavirus outbreak

Around 500 more defence personnel will be deployed, taking the total defence force personnel to around 1,200.

Published 19 Aug, 2020 10:41am

World

New Zealand's Ardern postpones election as coronavirus flares up

Ardern bowed to pressure to delay the polls after some parties complained they could not campaign with nearly a third of New Zealand’s 5 million people under lockdown in Auckland.

Published 17 Aug, 2020 10:33am

World

New Zealand reports seven new confirmed coronavirus cases

Six of the seven new cases have been linked to the cluster responsible for all the previous community cases.

Published 15 Aug, 2020 11:16am

Sports

New Zealand set to host Pakistan during upcoming home season

All international arrivals into New Zealand are currently required to spend at least 14 days in strictly supervised quarantine.

Published 11 Aug, 2020 02:12pm

New Zealand to limit returning citizens as quarantine facilities fill up

Its national airline will not take new bookings for three weeks as the country looks to limit the number of citizens returning home.

Published 07 Jul, 2020 01:29pm

New Zealand's health minister resigns after coronavirus criticism

David Clark was under fire for personally breaching strict lockdown rules twice, by taking his family on a beach trip and driving to a mountain biking track.

Updated 02 Jul, 2020 11:35am

Sports

Cricket return: New Zealand confident of hosting Pakistan, others

The Kiwis were scheduled to tour Bangladesh for a series in August which was canceled this week due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Updated 25 Jun, 2020 02:47pm

Sports

New Zealand tour of Bangladesh postponed due to Covid-19

BCB and NZC would now work on identifying a suitable time to reschedule the series.

Updated 23 Jun, 2020 06:17pm

World

Pakistani man who flew in from Lahore among three new cases in New Zealand

Pakistanis took to social media to apologize to New Zealand for the new case.

Updated 19 Jun, 2020 11:45pm

Business & Finance

UK opens formal trade talks with Australia, New Zealand

Britain's conservative government has heralded its departure from the European Union as an opportunity to deepen trade relations with global partners.

Published 17 Jun, 2020 05:42pm

New Zealand confirms two new cases ending coronavirus free run

Both cases are related to recent travel from the UK.

Published 16 Jun, 2020 12:00pm

World

New Zealand cuts research to keep Antarctica virus free

"However, current circumstances dictate that our ability to support science is extremely limited this season."

Published 09 Jun, 2020 04:34pm

World

In New Zealand, parties, big hugs mark start of 'COVID-free' life

New Zealanders are emerging from the pandemic while big economies such as Brazil, Britain, India and the United States continue to struggle with the virus.

Published 09 Jun, 2020 01:36pm

World

New Zealand may remove all virus restriction next week

*Jacinda Ardern said New Zealand could move to alert level 1 next week.

Published 02 Jun, 2020 11:06am