Teens accidentally donate bag of drugs and cash to charity shop – then return to retrieve it The boy and girl were ‘highly agitated’ about their mistake The Independent UK · Mar 9
Insolvencies have spiked – would a law change let more businesses trade their way out of trouble? New Zealand has been experiencing a striking rise in company failures, focusing attention on the role of directors when facing financial trouble. The Conversation · Mar 8
‘A wonderful journey’: Suryakumar Yadav revels in India’s T20 World Cup win India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav has called for more success after securing a third successive men’s ICC trophy with their huge victory over New Zealand The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
India make history with dominant T20 World Cup final triumph over sorry New Zealand India beat New Zealand by 96 runs: Opening batter Sanju Samson scored another big tally to set up the game before Jasprit Bumrah’s four-wicket haul killed off the Kiwi run chase The Independent UK · Mar 8
India trounce New Zealand to make history and retain T20 World Cup title Tournament hosts become first-ever back-to-back champions Evening Standard · Mar 8
India retain T20 World Cup as Samson and Bumrah inspire rout of New Zealand Sanju Samson got India’s 255 for five under way with a quickfire 89, before Jasprit Bumrah took four for 15 as their side retained the trophy and New Zealand lost by 96 runs The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
India make T20 World Cup history by thrashing New Zealand to retain trophy India finished on 255 for five as they sealed a 96-run victory in Ahmedabad. The Independent UK · Mar 8
India's 'blue machine' crush NZ World Cup dreams Great batting by Sanju Samson and superb bowling by Jasprit Bumrah has powered India to a successful defence of the T20 World Cup as they crushed New Zealand. AAP · Mar 8
India wins cricket's Twenty20 World Cup with 96-run victory over New Zealand India has won the T20 World Cup for a record third time with a 96-run victory over New Zealand to the delight of more than 100,000 fans at the largest cricket ground in the world The Independent UK · Mar 8
India retain T20 World Cup with 96-run final win over New Zealand – as it happened Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah starred as an irresistible India crushed New Zealand to retain the T20 World Cup The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
India v New Zealand live: Jasprit Bumrah kills off Kiwis as hosts retain T20 World Cup title India thrashed New Zealand in Ahmedebad to retain the title of T20 world champions The Independent UK · Mar 8
India vs New Zealand start time and how to watch T20 World Cup final live today Defending champions favourites to make it back-to-back titles against the Black Caps in Ahmedabad Evening Standard · Mar 8
'Heart-breakers': NZ desperate to flip World Cup script New Zealand are fed up of being the nearly men in cricket World Cup finals and want to "break a few hearts" by beating India in the T20 showdown in Ahmedabad. AAP · Mar 7
‘If there’s no pressure there’s no fun’: India look to slay ghosts of 2023 in T20 World Cup final Old scars haunt the hosts at the Narendra Modi Stadium, while New Zealand have their own chokers tag to ditch The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7 ‘Incredibly liveable and creatively buzzy’: Bret McKenzie’s guide to Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara The Flight of the Conchords comedian shares the New Zealand capital’s best coffee, nature spots and the pastries he’ll queue out the door for
The Independent UK · Mar 7 Canada’s PM calls for Andrew to be removed from Royal line of succession over ‘deplorable’ Epstein links A move would require an Act of Parliament and the agreement of the Commonwealth realms, including Canada
Evening Standard · Mar 7 Canadian PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession Mark Carney’s comments echo those of the prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand.
International Business Times UK · Mar 6 Two Countries That Would Survive if World War 3 Breaks Using Nuclear Weapons Named – Experts Predict Global Famine An analysis suggests Australia and New Zealand might endure a nuclear World War 3 due to their geography and climate, while the rest of the world faces catastrophic famine.
AAP · Mar 6 'He's human': Black Caps hoping for a genie's off-day New Zealand know the biggest problem they face in the quest to win a first global men's white-ball title is an India bowler who's simply the best in the world.
Radio France Internationale · Mar 6 New Zealand director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes New Zealand filmmaker Peter Jackson is set to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival this year in recognition of his contribution to cinema. The director of the Lord of the Rings trilogy called it "one of the greatest privileges of my career".
Metal Hammer · Mar 6 Guns N' Roses announce stadium tour in Australia and New Zealand with Airbourne Guns N' Roses will head down under following dates in Latin America, the US and Europe
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6 ‘I think I could run even faster’: the NZ teenager shattering athletics records Sam Ruthe, 16, was the youngest person to break the four-minute mile in 2025 and this year the ‘remarkable’ running talent extended his record streak
The Conversation · Mar 5 English doesn’t need protecting in New Zealand – but other languages do Anyone tuning into political debates about the recently introduced English Language Bill might be led to think New Zealand’s most widely spoken tongue is endangered.
The Conversation · Mar 5 In Trump’s precarious world, NZ will need all the middle-sized friends it can get When a local political commentator recently suggested (partly tongue-in-cheek) that New Zealand might respond to US President Donald Trump’s new world order by becoming the seventh state of Australia, it was dismissed by the prime minister and most political leaders.
The Conversation · Mar 5 New modelling shows renewable electricity can meet NZ’s future demand – without importing gas The government’s plan to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) has raised questions about whether this is the best approach to strengthening New Zealand’s energy security, not least because the conflict in Iran highlights price volatility.