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02 Jul 2025
Jeff Bezos

Bezos-funded satellite gets lost in space: What went wrong?

A satellite funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been declared lost in space while on a crucial climate change mission.

02 Jul 2025
Research

A single brain scan can reveal how fast you're aging

Researchers at Duke University, Harvard, and the University of Otago in New Zealand have developed an innovative tool that can determine a person's rate of aging.

25 Jun 2025
Hollywood

How Taika Waititi mixes humor and culture like no one 

Taika Waititi is a powerhouse in Hollywood, famous for his one-of-a-kind storytelling and humor blended with serious themes.

23 Jun 2025
World

US, China, Hong Kong lead rush for NZ's 'golden' visas 

New Zealand has witnessed a surge in applications for its revamped foreign investor migrant visa scheme. The government hopes to attract high-net-worth individuals to boost economic growth.

20 Jun 2025
Hollywood

Why Taika Waititi's storytelling hits different

From his unique storytelling to his creative vision, Taika Waititi has become an integral part of modern-day Hollywood.

18 Jun 2025
World

New Zealand approves 'magic mushrooms' for depression

New Zealand has approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in "magic mushrooms."

05 Jun 2025
World

New Zealand PM's staff, who secretly filmed sex workers, resigns  

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is contemplating new privacy laws following allegations against his deputy chief press secretary, Michael Forbes.

28 May 2025
Davis Cup

Pakistani player's rude behavior after loss to India sparks outrage 

A video has gone viral on social media showing a Pakistani player's aggressive behavior toward an Indian player during the Asia-Oceania Junior (U-16) Davis Cup playoff in Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

06 May 2025
Facebook

New Zealand PM proposes social media ban for under-16s

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has suggested a law banning children under 16 from using social media platforms.

13 Apr 2025
Pune

New Zealander tricked by 4 into speaking Marathi slurs

Four unidentified men have been booked after a video emerged of them fooling a New Zealand national into using Marathi swear words.

24 Mar 2025
Australia

Why Canada's investor visas are among world's best

Canada's investor visa program has been ranked among the top five in the world, according to the 2025 Global Residence Program Index by Henley & Partners.

19 Mar 2025
Australia

'World's ugliest animal' wins New Zealand's 'fish of the year'

The blobfish, once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," has been named Fish of the Year by a New Zealand environmental organization.

28 Feb 2025
Avatar

James Cameron calls Trump's re-election 'horrifying' as he leaves US

Acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron, who has directed blockbusters like Titanic and Avatar, is appalled by Donald Trump's re-election as US President.

21 Feb 2025
Indira Gandhi

Nephew of Indira Gandhi's assassin sentenced in New Zealand 

Baltej Singh, the nephew of Satwant Singh who assassinated former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison by the High Court of Auckland, New Zealand.

17 Feb 2025
World

New Zealand's 'Everyone must go!' tourism campaign faces backlash 

New Zealand's latest tourism campaign, "Everyone must go!," has been widely ridiculed amid widespread job cuts and record numbers of New Zealanders moving abroad.

30 Jan 2025
World

Why New Zealand's second-highest mountain has been granted legal rights   

In a historic ruling, New Zealand has given "personhood" to Mount Taranaki, which will now be called by its Maori name, Taranaki Maunga.

New Zealand's Taranaki Mounga volcano just became a legal 'person'

Move over, humans—New Zealand's iconic Taranaki Mounga just got the same legal rights as you!

28 Jan 2025
Portugal

New Zealand launches remote work visa for global digital nomads

New Zealand recently relaxed its visa conditions, permitting visitor visa holders to work remotely for their foreign employers.

12 Jan 2025
Kiara Advani

'Game Changer': Makers finally add Ram-Kiara's 'NaaNaa Hyraanaa' song

The political drama Game Changer, the first collaboration between Ram Charan and director Shankar, has made a decent entry into theaters.

10 Jan 2025
Kiara Advani

'Game Changer' released without 'NaaNaa Hyraanaa' song: Here's why

The much-anticipated pan-Indian drama Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, was released in theaters on Friday.

25 Dec 2024
Asia

Global recession in 2025? Rising inflation, geopolitics fuel economic uncertainty

As 2025 nears, worries of a possible global recession are growing louder. This is because a few major economies are showing evident signs of stress.

19 Dec 2024
Inflation

'Worst period since 1991': New Zealand sinks into recession

New Zealand is facing its worst economic downturn since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) unexpectedly plummeting by 1% in the third quarter of 2024.

19 Dec 2024
Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage dropped as SL announce squad for NZ T20Is 

Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 28 in Mount Maunganui.

11 Dec 2024
Harry Brook

ICC Rankings: Harry Brook replaces Root as top-ranked Test batter

Harry Brook has dethroned Joe Root to become the new number one batter in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

30 Nov 2024
Ben Stokes

Christchurch Test: Brook feels his hard hitting bailed him out

England's Harry Brook has credited his aggressive batting style for his phenomenal 171-run innings in the ongoing Test match against New Zealand.

19 Nov 2024
Parliament

Thousands march against Maori treaty bill in New Zealand

Tens of thousands of people marched to New Zealand's parliament in Wellington on Tuesday, protesting a controversial bill concerning the Treaty of Waitangi.

15 Nov 2024
Canada

'Go back...': Khalistani supporters call Canadians 'invaders' in viral video

As tensions escalate in Canada, a viral two-minute video shows Khalistani supporters referring to Canadians as "invaders."

15 Nov 2024
Parliament

Meet NZ MP—whose Maori Haka dance in parliament went viral

New Zealand's Parliament was recently brought to a standstill when 22-year-old MP Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke performed a traditional Maori haka and tore up a copy of the Treaty Principles Bill.

06 Nov 2024
Afghanistan

'US will be more isolationist...': Jaishankar on 2024 presidential election

India's Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, has envisioned a shift toward isolationism in the United States, no matter who wins the 2024 presidential elections.

01 Nov 2024
ICC World Test Championship

India vs New Zealand, 3rd Test: Latham elects to bat

Team New Zealand is on the verge of scripting cricketing history in their ongoing Test series against India.

30 Oct 2024
Ajay Devgn

'Singham Again' to hit 1,900+ screens overseas; eyes record-breaking release

The much-awaited film Singham Again, directed by Rohit Shetty, is all set for a massive international release on over 1,900 screens, reportedly.

29 Oct 2024
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

IPL 2025 auction: CSK, MI, GT eye all-rounder Washington Sundar

With just two days left for the teams to submit their retention lists for the IPL 2025 mega-auction, preparations are in full swing.

22 Oct 2024
KL Rahul

Beware left-handers! Why India added Washington Sundar to Test squad

India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, has explained the rationale behind Washington Sundar's inclusion in the Test squad for the impending clash against New Zealand in Pune, starting October 24.

20 Oct 2024
United Kingdom

New Zealand airport limits hug time for bizarre reason 

Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has imposed a three-minute limit on hugs in its drop-off zone.

16 Oct 2024
Justin Trudeau

Five Eyes allies—US, New Zealand—back Canada's 'serious charges' against India

The United States and New Zealand have supported Canada's allegations against India in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

15 Oct 2024
Gary Stead

Ben Sears ruled out of India Tests with knee injury

New Zealand fast bowler, Ben Sears, will miss the impending three-match Test series against India with a knee injury.

09 Oct 2024
Harmanpreet Kaur

Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet Kaur to feature against Sri Lanka

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is fit to feature against Sri Lanka in the impending ICC Women's T20 World Cup match.

05 Oct 2024
Harmanpreet Kaur

Women's T20 WC: Jemimah Rodrigues terms controversial run-out decision 'harsh'

Team India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has voiced her opinion on the contentious run-out decision during their inaugural match against New Zealand in the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

26 Sep 2024
Lifestyle

Meet Henry, a 130-year-old tuatara with 3 eyes, 2 girlfriends

Around 130 years ago, during pivotal global events like the first Olympic Games and women's suffrage in New Zealand, a unique reptile called the tuatara emerged on a small island in New Zealand.

24 Sep 2024
Spotify

You can now get AI-made Spotify playlists in US, Canada

Spotify has extended its artificial intelligence (AI) feature, that generates personalized playlists based on user-provided text descriptions.

16 Sep 2024
Lifestyle

Rare yellow-eyed penguin crowned New Zealand's 'Bird of the Year'

In a year devoid of foreign interference and voting scandals, one of the world's rarest penguins has been declared New Zealand's "Bird of the Year."

14 Sep 2024
Spotify

Spotify now blocks your child's preferences from affecting your recommendations

Spotify is piloting a new feature that allows parents to control their children's music preferences.

08 Sep 2024
Alyssa Healy

Alyssa Healy ranks India's Virat Kohli fourth among 'Fab Four'

Alyssa Healy, the captain of Australia's women's cricket team, has sparked a new debate in the cricketing world.

06 Sep 2024
Bollywood

Karan Aujla adds Jaipur-Kolkata shows to India tour: Check dates

Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla, whose hit song Tauba Tauba (Bad Newz) took the world by storm, has announced two additional shows in Jaipur and Kolkata for his upcoming It Was All A Dream World Tour.

05 Sep 2024
National Party

NZ's New Māori queen crowned—second female monarch in 8 generations 

Nga Wai Hono i te po Paki, the second-ever Maori queen in the eight-dynasty reign of the Kiingitanga movement in New Zealand, was crowned on Thursday.

02 Sep 2024
Lifestyle

Embark on a magical journey: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand offer an unforgettable experience as you explore an underground world illuminated by thousands of tiny glowworms.

30 Aug 2024
World

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero-VII passes away

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died on Friday at the age of 69 after undergoing heart surgery.

14 Aug 2024
Children

Meth-laced sweets worth $601 each unknowingly distributed by NZ charity 

Police in New Zealand are rushing to locate sweets containing "potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine" after they were distributed by a charity in Auckland.

30 Jul 2024
Climate Change

Air New Zealand cancels 2030 climate plan: Here's why

Air New Zealand has made a policy shift by discontinuing its 2030 carbon emissions target. This makes it the first major carrier to drop such a goal.