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New Zealand warns international students and migrants about rise in visa scam calls

Immigration New Zealand has issued a warning about a surge in scam calls targeting visa holders and migrants. Fraudsters are impersonating INZ officials, using New Zealand mobile numbers to claim urgent visa issues and demand payments or personal information. Authorities urge recipients to end calls immediately and report suspicious activity.

The Economic Times

New Zealand’s new citizenship test pushes migrants to apply early

Migrants in New Zealand are planning to apply for citizenship early after the government announced a mandatory citizenship test from 2027. Applicants will need to pass a 20-question exam on civic rights and democratic values. While some migrants support the idea, others fear added costs, language barriers and difficulties for…

The Economic Times

England squeeze past New Zealand in first ODI thanks to Charlie Dean

Charlie Dean, the stand-in captain, guided England to a one-wicket victory against New Zealand in the opening ODI of the series

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England beat New Zealand by one wicket: first women’s cricket ODI – as it happened

England win in a dramatic opening match of the series in Durham

The Guardian - UK

Do look up: stargazing in New Zealand’s first dark sky community

It took 10 years for Naseby to achieve its DarkSky International certification. Now, a night out in the tiny Otago town is like ‘a tour through the history of the universe’

The Guardian - AU

England aim to match Lionesses and Red Roses as historic summer kicks off

Charlotte Edwards has had plenty of sleepless nights with a home T20 World Cup and a historic first Test at Lord’s looming in the space of a month as injuries and selection posers mount

The Guardian - UK

The City That Finally Has Somewhere Worth Retiring To

For generations, retiring well meant leaving the city. New Zealand is quietly making the case for why that no longer has to be true.

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New Zealand to introduce citizenship test from 2027: Who must take it and what it will include

New Zealand will implement a citizenship test for most applicants from late 2027, assessing understanding of civic responsibilities and democratic principles. Applicants must score 75% on 20 multiple-choice questions, with exemptions for certain groups. Those who fail can retake the test up to six times.

The Economic Times

Beauty you can measure: New eye-tracking study reveals the world’s most visually stunning spas

A novel eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most visually striking spas, showing how setting and design can shape the way we relax just as much as the treatments themselves.

Euronews

Cyclone Gabrielle exposed the risks of forestry slash. New research suggests little has changed

When Cyclone Gabrielle tore through New Zealand’s Tairāwhiti region in 2023, it left behind more than silt and floodwaters.

The Conversation

The artist who created 40 in-game paintings for Minecraft did one of Jack Black as Steve for Minecraft Movie 2, and it's pretty fantastic

The sequel has started filming in New Zealand.

PC Gamer

Hard labour – under the hood of the stalled New Zealand job market (in charts)

NZ’s unemployment rate fell to 5.3 percent in the first quarter, but broader labour market data shows a still-flat job market with slow turnover and weakness skewing young and north.

Newsroom.co.nz

New Zealand to require citizenship test for immigrants from 2027

New Zealand will soon require migrants to pass a citizenship test. Starting in the latter half of 2027, applicants must answer 15 out of 20 multiple-choice questions correctly. The test will cover topics like the Bill of Rights Act, human rights, and democratic principles. This change aims to ensure new…

The Economic Times

Khan-Pereira full of smiles again after leaving Titans

Alofiana Khan-Pereira is in a happy place again and enjoying his time at the Warriors after ending his miserable stint with the Gold Coast Titans.

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The Guardian - AU

Tame the water or let it flow? New Zealand grapples with how to protect its braided rivers

Intervention for farming and flood risk changes the unique systems as communities grapple with how to live alongside the vital waterways

Sports Illustrated

2026 FIFA World Cup: Eight Countries With a Point to Prove

Sleeping giants are determined to wake from dormancy this summer.

The Economic Times

Study in New Zealand: What international students should know about the University of Canterbury scholarship

The University of Canterbury is offering international students up to $15,000 for their first year of undergraduate study. This scholarship supports high-achieving overseas students who have completed their secondary education in New Zealand. Applications close on August 7, with selection based on academic merit, character, and extracurricular involvement.

The Conversation

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Around the world, the boom in artificial intelligence is driving a parallel race between major tech companies to secure the physical infrastructure that enables it.

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The Conversation

Over the past 15 years, NZ moved its fuel safety net offshore – now it’s being exposed

Amid a worsening global energy crisis, New Zealand and Singapore’s freshly struck deal to keep fuel and other essential goods flowing is being touted as a boost to supply chain resilience.

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I tested Soak & Sleep's wool mattress topper for three months to see if it could put an end to my night sweats – I was impressed by the results

If you're looking for an all-natural solution to a cooler night's sleep, this is it

The Independent UK

Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter writing could be coming back

A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters

The Conversation

Is New Zealand sliding toward a US-style approach to immigration and asylum?

A person fleeing persecution may not travel with extensive documentation, legal advice or even a neatly ordered account of their situation.

The Times of India

It was not racist: New Zealand woman says police came to her house for her 'Welcome to New India' FB post

Renee-Rose Schwenke, a New Zealand woman, has claimed that police came knocking on her door, accusing her of a racist attitude after she posted a photo on Facebook with a caption reading: 'Welcome to New India'. It was a photo of herself with two men of Indian appearance in the…

The Guardian - AU

Rare comet to flash through New Zealand skies – before it disappears for 170,000 years

Over the next two weeks stargazers have a chance to spot the blue-green orb and smudgy tail of comet known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS

The Conversation

NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?

Depending on which side of the argument you listen to, the recently signed New Zealand-India free trade agreement represents either a huge economic opportunity for New Zealand or a risk to its economic sovereignty.

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