The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

There’s no reason for England to despair but they must not take Bangladesh lightly

After a humbling defeat to New Zealand in their World Cup opener, England must improve in their next outing in India

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

ICC World Cup: England look to bounce back against Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: In their World Cup opener, defending champions England faced a daunting nine-wicket loss to New Zealand, leaving captain Jos Buttler undoubtedly rattled. The skipper is now fervently hoping for a resounding comeback when his team takes on Bangladesh in the upcoming match.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023

Beethov-hen’s first symphony: New Zealand orchestra puts on poultry show for chickens

Thought to be a world first, farmers hope a classical concert – featuring Chook Symphony No 1 – will benefit their flocks

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023

NZ PM Hipkins admits regrets on COVID-19, co-governance

Chris Hipkins has expressed regrets over NZ Labour's handling of quarantine and its failure to explain its embrace of "co-governance" sharing power with Maori.

AAP · Oct 8, 2023

Romantic heroes or ‘one of us’ – how we judge political leaders is rarely objective or rational

Given the presidential style of modern politics, the intense media focus on party leaders is unavoidable. But this involves a degree of artifice. New Zealanders don’t vote directly for a prime minister, they vote for their preferred party and electorate candidate.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to the quarter-final fixtures

The pool stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup wrapped up on Sunday, leaving just eight teams standing in the knockout round. They include four European nations and four from the southern hemisphere, with Australia missing out on the quarter-finals for the first time in the tournament’s history.

France 24 · Oct 8, 2023

New Zealand’s carbon emissions are on the way down – thanks in part to policies now under threat

It may have been largely overlooked in the election debates, but New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions are finally on the way down.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2023

New Zealand vs Netherlands | We approach every game the same way, says Phillips

New Zealand’s hard-hitting batter Glenn Phillips said that it was important for the team to keep things as neutral as possible since the tournament can witness a quick turn-around.. Van der Merwe of The Netherlands said they had reviewed the game and understood where they needed to improve.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

New Zealand vs Netherlands | Southee and Ferguson set to return for Netherlands clash

Kane Williamson will be spending more time on the sidelines and is yet to regain full fitness as New Zealand takes on the Netherlands in the sixth match of the World Cup 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 9.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson to miss World Cup clash against Netherlands

NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will be absent from Monday's World Cup match against the Netherlands but is anticipated to rejoin the team later in the week, according to coach Gary Stead in Hyderabad on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023