National on track for New Zealand election win National leader Chris Luxon has registered as the top choice of New Zealanders for the first time, just 10 days out from the October 14 election. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Jos Buttler reveals Cricket World Cup favourites and why England ‘don’t feel pressure’ Exclusive interview: England won the tournament for the first time in a thrilling final against New Zealand back in 2019 The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Afternoon Update: Congress chaos after House Republican speaker ousted; temporary migrants being exploited; and New Zealand’s hottest September on record Republican Matt Gaetz leads move to unseat Kevin McCarthy after outrage over deal to avoid US government shutdown The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Kiwis' depth tested amid injuries and withdrawals A spate of end-of-season injuries and unavailabilities have left New Zealand without a regular top-level hooker in their squad for the Pacific Championships. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
New Zealand records hottest September on record Some parts of the country exceeded normal daily maximum temperatures for the peak of summer The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Cricket World Cup 2023 | England, New Zealand teams arrive in Ahmedabad for WC opener NZ, Eng arrive in Ahmedabad for WC opener. Ground staff to use anti-dew spray if needed. Three pitches of different types to be used. High-scoring contests expected. Photo-shoot of 10 captains on Wed. India vs Pak, Eng vs Aus, and final to be hosted. Ground staff giving finishing touches. The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
The battle for NZ’s farming heartland: Groundswell, ACT and the changing face of rural politics Andrew Hoggard’s resignation in May as president of Federated Farmers, followed swiftly by his appearance high on the ACT Party’s candidate list, might have seemed seem like just another of the election’s minor subplots. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023
Reece Topley ‘undercooked’ as England prepare for World Cup opener The seamer and his team-mates have seen limited action since arriving in India ahead of their first clash against New Zealand on Thursday. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Cricket World Cup | Logan van Beek — the Dutchman who turned up for New Zealand Logan van Beek, Netherlands all-rounder, is proud to represent his family and his country in the cricket World Cup. He is excited to wear the orange and is determined to make the most of every day. The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
ICC WORLD CUP | Conway, with a good record in the subcontinent, will be crucial for New Zealand’s fortunes Devon Conway, South Africa-born Kiwi opener, has become an integral part of the New Zealand team. He has a good record in the subcontinent, scoring two ODI tons this year, and has a strategy to succeed on slow-paced pitches. He believes adapting to different surfaces and clear communication will be… The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
Cricket World Cup 2023: Team-by-team guide to the tournament The Cricket World Cup gets under way in India on Thursday, with England meeting New Zealand in the tournament curtain-raiser and a repeat of the 2019 final. Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023
ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches, schedule and how to watch Everything you need to know about the Cricket World Cup warm up matches The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Cricket World Cup 2023: team-by-team guide to the tournament India are hosts and hot favourites but the strength of the other leading nations promises quite a contest over the next six weeks The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Five big names missing out on the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Some of the world’s leading cricketers are set to miss the tournament due to injury, drama and in some cases, both. Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2023
AAP · Oct 2, 2023 NZ economists expect steady cash rate ... for now The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to hold its official cash rate at its 15-year high of 5.5 per cent at its meeting this week.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2023 Racism, threats and home invasions: candidates face abuse on New Zealand’s campaign trail As candidates report physical assaults and racist attacks, prime minister Chris Hipkins says some parties are ‘deliberately trying to persecute minorities’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023 Lockie Ferguson: ‘I always have to remind myself cricket’s a special job’ The World Cup begins where it left off and the New Zealand bowler believes his side can learn from the 2019 final and go one better
The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023 Promises to get tough on youth crime might win votes – but the evidence shows it hasn’t worked for NZ The promise to “get tough on youth crime” is a New Zealand election perennial. This year, parties on both the left and right have pledged to crack down on young offenders – despite a lot of evidence that such approaches do not work in the long term.
The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023 Devon Conway, Trent Boult shine in New Zealand's 7-run win over SA in World Cup warm-up game THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: New Zealand mean business. For the second warm-up game in succession, the runners-up of the last ODI World Cup posted a score in excess of 300 against South Africa at the Greenfield stadium on Monday.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 England’s Cricket World Cup preparations dented by weather despite win over Bangladesh England start the defence of their World Cup trophy against New Zealand on Thursday
The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023 Former chief selector Sandeep Patil welcomes Ashwin’s inclusion in ODI World Cup squad Sandeep Patil, 1983 World Cup winner, welcomes R. Ashwin's inclusion in Indian squad for WC; says team must play as a unit to succeed. India, England, New Zealand & Australia likely semifinalists; Pakistan most dangerous but inconsistent.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 England complete World Cup preparations with rain-affected win over Bangladesh England start the defence of their World Cup trophy against New Zealand on Thursday.
The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023 Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up | Rain thwarts South Africa again New Zealand set tall target of 327, South Africa fell short by 7 runs. Quinton de Kock (84*) and David Miller (18*) threatened to take game away, but rain stopped play. Conway (78*), Latham (52), Philips (43) and Williamson (37*) impressed for NZ. Jansen (3/43) and Ngidi (3/33) stood out…
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023 New Zealand vs Uruguay: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today New Zealand will be eyeing another big win tonight as they take on Uruguay tonight in the Rugby World Cup.
The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023 Rachin Ravindra: From cheering for New Zealand at a Bengaluru bar in 2019 to being part of 2023 World Cup batch HYDERABAD: Rachin Ravindra found the night of July 14, 2019, one of the longest and hardest to endure as he watched New Zealand's heartbreaking defeat to England in the ODI World Cup final sitting in a Bengaluru pub.