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A shy penguin wins New Zealand's bird election after campaign filled with memes and tattoos

The hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, after a fierce contest absent the foreign interference and controversies that have upset the country's avian elections before

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024

More rooftop solar in cities would help solve NZ’s energy crisis – and build disaster resilience

New Zealad’s current electricity supply crisis requires immediate solutions.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2024

Abby Dow reveals key mindset shift helping Red Roses ‘crush’ teams defensively

England’s defence was excellent as they beat the world champion Black Ferns in their final WXV warm-up

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024

Nyika yearns for tougher test after cruisy headline act

David Nyika is asking for someone to "take him to the trenches" after the New Zealand star cruised to a third-round stoppage of Tommy Karpency in Auckland.

AAP · Sep 14, 2024

World Cup 2026 qualifying: Brazil among big names who could miss out

Qualification is already underway in most confederations to see which 45 sides will join Canada, Mexico and the USA at the next World Cup

FourFourTwo · Sep 14, 2024

Tests abandoned without a ball bowled

The Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test being called off without a ball being bowled was the eighth occasion when a Test has been abandoned in such a manner in the history of the game. Before this, seven matches were abandoned without a ball being bowled, dating back to 1890. The last…

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2024

Coaches Jonathon Trott, Gary Stead react after abandonment, say drainage system of a Test venue 'shouldn't be taken for granted’

GREATER NOIDA: As the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled – and not even the toss taking place – there were some stern words from the head coaches Jonathon Trott (Afghanistan) and Gary Stead (New Zealand) at the “post-abandonment” press conference…

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2024

New Zealand man died after being hit by bus in Clapham one month after moving to London

Bradley Douglas’ parents reportedly decided his life support machine be turned off after he suffered a ‘catastrophic’ brain injury

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024

Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test called off without a ball being bowled

GREATER NOIDA: It was a mere formality. Heavy downpour had washed out the third and fourth day of the Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2024

Marlie Packer column: Matches simply do not come bigger than England vs New Zealand

Red Roses face another step up after impressive win over France last weekend

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024