The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

‘Extremely capable’ weapons on Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast, NZ government says

New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability undertaking this sort of work’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2025

NZ Minister quits after 'animated' incident with staff

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has accepted the resignation of his commerce minister, who touched a staff member during a heated discussion.

AAP · Feb 24, 2025

China didn’t violate any rules with its live-fire naval exercises. So, why are Australia and NZ so worried?

In recent days, the Chinese Navy conducted two live-fire military exercises in waters near Australia and New Zealand, sparking concern in both countries.

The Conversation · Feb 24, 2025

New Zealand won't take Bangladesh lightly in Champions Trophy clash: Mitchell Santner

NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner on Sunday assured that his team will not underestimate Bangladesh in their upcoming ICC Champions Trophy fixture in Rawalpindi on Monday. Aware of Bangladesh’s ability to spring surprises against top sides, Santner remains hopeful that his team won’t fall victim to an upset.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2025

The Shag Rug Trend Gets a Much-Needed Trim — These Short-Pile Styles Hit the 70s Sweet Spot

1970s-inspired rugs have been getting longer, fuzzier, and harder to clean — but short-pile shag might be the happy medium we’ve all been waiting for

Livingetc · Feb 23, 2025

The week in TV: The White Lotus; A Thousand Blows; Escaping Utopia – review

Mike White’s delicious whodunnit returns to put the rich through the grinder in Thailand; Stephen Graham goes the extra round in Steven Knight’s bare-knuckle period drama. Plus, a chilling account of life inside a New Zealand cult

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

Bangladesh vs New Zealand LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC Champions Trophy

Follow all the action from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Champions Trophy: New Zealand eye semifinals, Bangladesh fight for survival

NEW DELHI: A confident New Zealand team will be keen to secure their semifinal berth when they play Bangladesh, who will be battling for survival, in their Champions Trophy Group A match in Rawalpindi on Monday.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2025

China accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ live-fire drills that led to planes changing course mid-flight

China says Australia made ‘unreasonable accusations’ and deliberately hyped the situation after naval drills

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Australia's women bounce back to book sevens semi berth

Australia's women have set up a semi-final against top-ranked New Zealand in the sevens tournament in Canada, recovering from their first-ever loss to Brazil.

AAP · Feb 23, 2025