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Wales centre Uilisi Halaholo to sit out Cardiff game after suffering cut eyelid

The PA news agency understands Wales are confident that New Zealand-born Halaholo will be available to face England on February 26.

The Independent UK

NZ vs SA Test | Henry takes 7-23 as NZ bowls out Proteas for 95 in 1st test

By stumps on the first day, New Zealand was 116-3, leading by 21.

The Hindu

New Zealand won't engage Myanmar in largest free trade bloc

New Zealand says it will not deal with Myanmar under a major 15-nation trade agreement, the world’s largest that took effect this year, citing the deadly violence and democratic setbacks in the Southeast Asian country after the military seized power

The Independent UK

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South Africa could replace Italy in the Six Nations after 2025

The Springboks have committed to playing against New Zealand and Australia in the Rugby Championship until 2025

Irish Mirror

Smriti Mandhana will add to India's firepower in third ODI against New Zealand women: Harbhajan Singh

Facing a do-or-die battle against New Zealand going into the third ODI, India women are likely to get the much-needed fillip in the form of Smriti Mandhana becoming available for the match in Queenstown on Friday. And 2011 World Cup winner Harbhajan Singh feels it will lend "firepower" to the…

The Times of India

Australia and New Zealand to finalise deal to resettle refugees in ‘next few weeks’

Australia’s insistence that refugees must not be able to enter ‘the backdoor way’ via NZ remains a sticking point in negotiations

The Guardian - AU

Australians' meth, cocaine use leading to growing drug-related problems across Pacific, says report

Drug trafficking and production is on the rise in the Pacific Islands and Australia's addiction to methamphetamine and cocaine is driving the problem, a Lowy Institute report finds.

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Rarely seen baby ghost shark hauled up from ocean's depths off New Zealand

New Zealand scientists have found a rarely seen baby ghost shark, complete with a belly full of yolk and an umbilical scar. Among a suite of unusual features, the male of the species has a retractable sex organ on its head.

ABC News

An international treaty to curb plastic pollution risks being watered down — New Zealand needs to take a stand

Following years of discussions, support for a global treaty to stem the tide of plastic pollution is now widespread, with 75% of UN member states backing the idea.

The Conversation

Wellington A-League Women's coach Gemma Lewis slams Football Australia for goalkeeper debacle

Gemma Lewis says the A-League Women's risks looking like a "Mickey Mouse" league after being forced to list outfielder as back-up goalkeeper.

ABC News

Winter Olympics day 13 – as it happened

Kamila Valieva slipped to fourth in figure skating and Team GB secured their first medal on a dramatic day in Beijing

The Guardian - US

New Zealand refugee resettlement deal with Australia expected in the 'very near future'

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews indicates a deal with New Zealand to resettle 150 refugees currently in Australia is in its final stages.

ABC News

'I made my sons sign a loan contract so they could buy a new PlayStation'

New Zealand mum Nicola Adams made her sons, aged nine and 12, sign loan contracts after they borrowed money to buy a new PlayStation and TV

Daily Mirror

Australian travellers facing expensive international air fares for at least ‘four or five years’

Pre-pandemic bargains have disappeared as airlines look to recoup costs of closures and grapple with rising fuel prices

The Guardian - AU

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Evening Standard

Rare ‘ghost shark’ discovered in New Zealand

Scientists in New Zealand have discovered a “ghost shark”, a rare type of fish that lives deep in the ocean.

The Times of India

Indo-Pak World Cup match will inspire girls across the border to take up cricket: Bismah Maroof

NEW DELHI: She is well aware of the pressure of playing against arch-rivals India in the Women's ODI World Cup opener against India next month but Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof hopes that the marquee match will inspire girls across the border to make a career in the sport.

Reuters

New Zealand COVID vaccine protesters defy police ultimatum to leave parliament

An anti-vaccine mandate protest outside New Zealand's parliament swelled in numbers on Wednesday, with hundreds of people ignoring a warning from police that their vehicles would be towed away if they did not leave voluntarily.

The Guardian - AU

Labor helps Coalition pass its visa cancellation character test bill in the lower house

Immigration minister Alex Hawke admits government is using bill as a ‘test for Labor’ as national security emerges as federal election issue

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The Guardian - AU

Escaped pet parrots pose ‘real problem’ to native New Zealand birds

Domestic birds are competing for the same food and nest space as natives and can also introduce disease

ABC News

Issac Luke calls out commentators for incorrectly pronouncing 'Māori' during All Stars broadcast

Former NRL premiership winner Issac Luke calls out members of Fox Sports and Channel Nine commentary teams for mispronouncing "Māori" throughout the All Stars broadcast last Saturday.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand bans conversion practices in vote hailed as ‘win for humanity’

Law makes it an offence to perform so-called ‘therapy’ on anyone under 18 and comes with sentence of up to three years’ imprisonment

The Guardian - AU

Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened

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The Independent UK

New Zealand’s Ardern to give Harvard commencement speech

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been chosen to give the keynote speech at Harvard University’s spring commencement

Newsroom.co.nz

Kiwi scientist spearheads premature baby research project

A cohort of Kiwis born prematurely but now in middle age will provide critical information for a world-leading New Zealand study.

Newsroom.co.nz

Contentious leader's exit plan leaves obstacles on path to Pacific unity

While Micronesia seems set to stay in the prestigious Pacific forum, some are concerned about whether the 'chaotic' announcement will hold.

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