The Latest Breaking News from New Zealand

Women's T20 World Cup battle begins: Six contenders, one trophy and an Indian team eyeing a historic double

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup starts soon with twelve teams. Defending champions New Zealand are back. India hopes for a World Cup double after their ODI win. Australia aims to re-establish their strong record. The tournament promises exciting competition as teams vie for the title.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Why Is Ben Stokes Being Investigated? England Captain Faces Uncertain Future After Nightclub Incident

Ben Stokes is under investigation by the ECB for a potential breach of team protocols following a nightclub incident after England's Test victory over New Zealand.

International Business Times UK · Jun 9

Storm pounds New Zealand's capital city, cancelling flights and ferries

SYDNEY — Gale-force winds ⁠and ⁠rough seas battered New Zealand's ​capital of Wellington on Tuesday, forcing ferry and flight cancellations and ​road closures as authorities ‌urged hundreds of residents along the city's south coast to evacuate.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9

Ben Stokes’ future as Test captain in doubt after nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board is looking into ‘a breach of team protocols’ over an incident in the early hours of Monday

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

Ben Stokes Test place and England captaincy in doubt after nightclub incident

It is understood that the timing contravened the team’s midnight curfew, which remained in effect despite the match's conclusion

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Robinson’s return and New Zealand rust: five talking points from first Test

Lord’s surface diminished the spectacle, but there is plenty to chew over after England’s opening victory

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8

How to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup online from anywhere: free live streams for every match

All the ways to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live streams online and from anywhere in the world, including FREE options.

What Hi-Fi? · Jun 8

England provide update on Jofra Archer ahead of second Test selection dilemma

Archer missed the first Test at Lord’s but could be fit as the series against New Zealand continues at the Oval

The Independent UK · Jun 8

New Zealand capital orders people to evacuate waterfront homes as city braces for ‘dangerous’ swells

Forecasters described conditions as rare and potentially dangerous

The Independent UK · Jun 8

‘Brave when we needed to be’: McCullum hails England for leaving Ashes baggage behind

Brendon McCullum praised his players’ refusal to be haunted by their nightmare winter, after England won the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8