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New Zealand announces big changes in immigration rules for international students
Studying in New Zealand is expected to become the new hotspot for international students. The New Zealand government has unveiled The International Education Going for Growth plan, which aims to double the value of foreign education to $7.2...

ZIM vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Tri-Nation Series T20I 2025 Match 3: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI Team for Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Match in Harare
New Zealand national cricket team earned a dominating 21-run win over South Africa national cricket team in the Zimbabwe Tri-Nation Series 2025 match 2. Now, the Kiwis are gearing up to lock horns with the Zimbabwe national cricket team next in...

New Zealand skipper Santner hails Tim Robinson-Bevon Jacobs` partnership vs SA
Coming to bat at number three, Tim Robinson played an unbeaten knock of 75 runs off just 57 deliveries, which was laced with six boundaries and three maximums. Robinson was then shouldered by Bevon Jacobs, who scored an unbeaten 44 runs in 30...
Ambassador of Turkmenistan presented his credentials to Governor-General of New Zealand
18 July 2025 16 Ambassador of Turkmenistan presented his credentials to Governor-General of New Zealand On July 16, 2025, the ceremony of presenting the credentials of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to New Zealand...

New Zealand businesses scope for deals
MEMBERS of the New Zealand Fiji business council (NZFBC) gathered on Monday evening at Albert Park in Suva, following the launch of this year’s Fiji Business Mission. The Fiji Business Mission is an annual event organised by NZFBC with the purpose...

Scenic Road Trips Start With Car Rentals In Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown is renowned as the adventure capital of the South Island — home to skiing, jet boating, wine tasting, and world-famous scenery. If you’re planning to explore beyond the town centre, car rentals in Queenstown, New Zealand provide the...

Specialist staff protest Education Ministry’s pay offer
About 80 Ministry of Education staff took to Dunedin’s streets after the latest government pay deal offered employees "less than nothing". The employees, represented by two unions — the New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI) and the...

Port Nelson Commissions New Zealand’s First Electric Mobile Harbour Crane At Celebratory Event
Port Nelson marked a major milestone in its sustainability and infrastructure journey today with a special event to commission New Zealand’s first electric dual-drive mobile harbour crane. Mayor Nick and Matt McDonald by the crane 18 July 2025...

New Zealand snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says Opposition
Opposition MP and Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather. LOSIRENE LACANICALU/25052306 New Zealand’s top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution anniversary, seen as a rebuke over closer ties with China, has...

New Zealand online casino legislation clears first reading in Parliament
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...

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand head-to-head stats and records you need to know before ZIM vs NZ match in Zimbabwe T20I tri-series 2025
The Zimbabwe vs New Zealand match is set for July 18 as part of the tri-series tournament. Zimbabwe lost their first game against South Africa, while New Zealand defeated the South African team in their tournament opener. The Blackcaps will be...
General : New Zealand Seeks Associate Membership In ASEAN Halal Council - DPM Zahid
From Ahmad Erwan Othman WELLINGTON, July 18 (Bernama) -- New Zealand has expressed its interest in joining the ASEAN Halal Council as an associate member, signalling a strong commitment to strengthening halal cooperation with Malaysia and the...

High demand for Malaysian pineapples in New Zealand revealed, says Ahmad Zahid
WELLINGTON: While Malaysians might crave imported Kiwi fruit and avocados from New Zealand, it turns out Malaysian pineapples are highly sought after here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed this during his five-day...

$20m investment – 16 New Zealand businesses registered in Fiji
NEW Zealand businesses committed to an investment pipeline of about $20million in Fiji last year, according to Investment Fiji. Investment Fiji chief executive officer (CEO) Kamal Chetty confirmed this in an interview with this newspaper, saying...

Shilpa Shirodkar says husband left New Zealand, quit his ‘very succesful job’ to be with her as she battled depression: ‘I wanted to be close to my sister Namrata’
Shilpa Shirodkar, a prominent name in Bollywood during the 1990s, known for her work with legends like Ramesh Sippy, Mithun Chakraborty, Amitabh Bachchan, Mukul Anand, and Gulshan Kumar, took a 13-year hiatus from show business to raise her family...

France ring in changes for Hamilton Test against New Zealand
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
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....
Webjet Group taps Taras Lee to drive growth across rental brands in New Zealand
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...
Don’t just study — embrace local culture, Zahid tells Malaysians in New Zealand
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...
NRL: Warriors boss Cameron George addresses speculation around New Zealand Rugby role
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...