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France ring in changes for Hamilton Test against New Zealand
Talking Rugby Union
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Gael Fickou returns to captain France ©Steve Haag France have overhauled their starting XV ahead of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton this Saturday. Head coach Fabien Galthie has introduced nine changes in a bid to recover from...
Borderline Announce ‘Chrysalis’ EP Tour Across New Zealand and Australia
Rolling Stone Australia
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July 17, 2025
Fresh off a breakout year that included a debut at SXSW and a No. 1 on the NZ Hot 20, Borderline are hitting the road with their Chrysalis EP release tour, set to roll through six cities across New Zealand and Australia this August and September....
New Zealand online casino legislation clears first reading in Parliament
Yogonet International
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July 16, 2025
New Zealand’s online casino bill passed its first reading in Parliament with an 83-39 vote, signaling legislative momentum despite dissent from some Labour MPs over consumer safeguards in the proposed regulatory scheme. The legislation, introduced...
Jacob Rajan’s acclaimed ‘Guru of Chai’ back in Whangārei
Northern Advocate
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July 22, 2025
Born to Indian parents but raised in New Zealand, he describes his childhood as a “whole big melting pot” absorbing a mix of British and American TV shows such as Cheers and Friends, along with British and American music. “I was supposed to be a...
Don’t just study — embrace local culture, Zahid tells Malaysians in New Zealand
Malay Mail
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July 18, 2025
WELLINGTON, July 18 — Malaysian students abroad have been reminded not to focus solely on academics, but also to engage with the local communities to foster cross-cultural understanding. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi...
Webjet Group taps Taras Lee to drive growth across rental brands in New Zealand
Mediaweek
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July 17, 2025
Share Tweet Share Email Webjet Group has appointed Taras Lee as General Manager for its New Zealand operations. He will lead strategy and operations for the Group’s Cars and Motorhomes rental brands. Lee will oversee commercial growth, customer...
NRL: Warriors boss Cameron George addresses speculation around New Zealand Rugby role
The New Zealand Herald
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July 18, 2025
Asked if it was a compliment to be linked to such a massive role, George deflected. “Oh, I don’t read into that,” said George. “I’d rather have the compliment of winning a [NRL] premiership. My focus is just to do the best job I can, mate. You...
Dr Stuart Davis awarded HortNZ Life Membership
Fresh Plaza
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July 22, 2025
Dr Stuart Davis, Sustainability Manager at LeaderBrand, has been awarded Life Membership by Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ), recognising his longstanding service and leadership within the horticultural sector. The presentation took place last...
How to watch Wrexham vs Wellington Phoenix: Live stream and TV channel details for New Zealand friendly
talkSPORT
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July 17, 2025
Wrexham play the final match of their pre-season tour Down Under this weekend when they face Wellington Phoenix. Phil Parkinson's side have been gearing up for the Championship after promotion from League One. 3 The injuries are mounting up for...
Three Rescued In High-Seas Operation After Vessel Abandoned North Of New Zealand
Scoop
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Three people are now safely on-board a merchant ship, after the launch they were in suffered mechanical issues and had to be abandoned. NZDF climbing onto merchant ship (Photo/Supplied)At about 2.30 PM, 17 July Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination...
Datadog Partners with AWS to Launch Australia and New Zealand Regions
iTWire
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July 17, 2025
COMPANY NEWS: Local data storage capacity allows Datadog’s customers and partners to meet data residency and security requirements across A/NZ Datadog, Inc. (NASDAQ:DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, has today...
16 Best Global Universities in Australia and New Zealand
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 17, 2025
Schools in Australia and New Zealand with top-notch research Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations for U.S. students. Of… Schools in Australia and New Zealand with top-notch research Australia and New Zealand are popular destinations...
“Cortez Ratima vs Nolann Le Garrec” – 3 Key Battles: New Zealand vs France (3rd Test)
Ruck
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July 17, 2025
The All Blacks and France will meet for the third and final time this Saturday at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton, with New Zealand already holding an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. After a tense 31-27 win in the opener, the hosts pulled away...
New Zealand reevaluates housing policy amid climate change
AzerNews
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July 16, 2025
New Zealand reevaluates housing policy amid climate change 16 July 2025 19:50 (UTC+04:00) The New Zealand government has traditionally purchased real estate damaged by natural disasters — a response to increasingly severe and frequent extreme...
Referee abuse: Sporting bodies highlight concerns for match officials, alarming figures for New Zealand Rugby
The New Zealand Herald
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July 17, 2025
It is likely there would have been more incidents, but not every case of referee abuse is reported. Referee abuse has come under the spotlight after several disturbing cases. In June, the Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union made headlines for suspending...
New Zealand floods prompt rethink of government housing protections
Times LIVE
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The New Zealand government is considering ending bailouts for homeowners affected by floods and landslides as it develops a framework for addressing the impact of climate change. The government has often stepped in after natural disasters to buy...
New Zealand iGaming bill passes first reading in Parliament
iGB
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July 15, 2025
MPs voted 83 to 39 in favour of the New Zealand iGaming bill, which will allow for up to 15 licensees. The Online Casino Gambling Bill in New Zealand has passed its first reading in Parliament by 83 votes to 39, enabling it to advance to the...
16 & 17 Year Olds In The UK Will Be Able To Vote In The Next General Election - New Zealand Needs To Catch Up
Scoop
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Friday, 18 July 2025, 8:47 am Press Release: Make It 16 The UK Government has just announced that 16 and 17 year olds throughout the UK will be able to vote by the next general election. This follows 16 and 17 year olds being given the right to...
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 17, 2025
Follow live coverage of Zimbabwe vs New Zealand from the Twenty20 Tri-Series in Zimbabwe 2025 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural...
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025 | 6 min read New Zealand start T20I campaign with victory
Ahmedabad Mirror
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Sports Cricket #Harare Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy shared six wickets between them as New Zealand began their T20I Tri-Series campaign with a 21-run win over South Africa, defending a total of 173 at Harare Sports Club. Henry’s incisive early...