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New Zealand Navy Ship Sinks Off Samoan Coast

New Zealand navy ship sinks off Samoa, passengers rescued, no major oil spill. Challenges of aging military hardware highlighted.

Top News · Oct 8, 2024

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: How the result of New Zealand vs Australia will impact India's semi-final chances

NEW DELHI: The Indian women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, entered the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup as strong contenders to reach the knockout stages. However, their campaign was jolted early after suffering a heavy 58-run defeat against New Zealand in their tournament's opening match. This loss not…

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank

Samoa’s deputy prime minister says there's no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef after a New Zealand navy ship sank

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

Kevin Sinfield to continue with England coaching role after agreeing new terms

The Rugby League great had been due to step down after the recent tour to Japan and New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

Women's T20 World Cup: Former India fielding coach on team's qualification chances, 'only path to semifinals now...'

NEW DELHI: India's defeat to New Zealand in the Women's T20 World Cup, followed by an ultra-defensive batting approach in their chase of 106 runs against Pakistan, has dealt a significant blow to their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024

Jess Breach scores hat-trick as England ruthlessly dispatch New Zealand

New Zealand 31-49 England: The Red Roses are closing in on another WXV title after another impressive display

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024

Jess Breach scores hat-trick as nine-try England brush New Zealand aside in World Cup marker

Ruthless Red Roses record their second win over the Black Ferns in a month at WXV1 in Canada

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024

New Zealand navy ship Manawanui sinks off Samoa

All crew safe after specialist dive and hydrographic vessel ran aground near the southern coast of Upolu as it was conducting a reef survey

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024

Could NZ foreign policy be Trumped? Why the government will be hoping Kamala Harris wins the US election

One of the political ironies of the race for the White House is that the foreign policy interests of New Zealand’s centre-right government are probably best served by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris winning.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2024

Samoa warns of 'highly probable' oil spill from New Zealand navy ship that sank and caught fire

An oil spill from a grounded New Zealand navy ship which sank and caught fire off the coast of Samoa is “highly probable”, Samoa’s acting Prime Minister said late Sunday

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024