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New Zealand's economy returns to growth with GDP lift

New Zealand's economy shrank by 0.5 per cent in 2024, led by a major 7.3 per cent contractions in the construction sector.

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Southern elephant seals are adaptable – but they struggle when faced with both rapid climate change and human impacts

Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are an iconic species of the Southern Ocean. But with rapid environmental changes in their ocean home, the seals’ population range has been shifting.

The Conversation

NZ boy becomes first 15-yr-old to run sub-4 minute mile

Sam Ruthe, a 15-year-old New Zealander, has become the youngest athlete ever to break four minutes for the mile.

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Blobfish’s remarkable comeback story, from ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to New Zealand’s fish of the year

Ugly Animal Preservation Society mascot beats fellow deep-sea critter orange roughy to title

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Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?

With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles

The Guardian - UK

In US talks, a cautious NZ is keeping its head down

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has capped a week of talks in New York and Washington DC by meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Once named world’s ugliest animal, blobfish wins New Zealand’s fish of the year

Made up of blobby tissue and living deep in the ocean, the distinctive species beat the longfin eel and pygmy pipehorse in the annual contest

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Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

New Zealand striker Chris Wood is eager to help the All Whites qualify for just their third FIFA World Cup when Oceania qualifying wraps up this week.

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NZ has no dedicated database to track losses from weather disasters – without it, we’re planning in the dark

Following the Trump administration’s abrupt cuts to USAID funding last month, the online international disaster database EM-DAT (normally funded by USAID) went dark for a week.

The Conversation

Stop waiting for a foreign hero: NZ’s supermarket sector needs competition from within

New Zealand’s concentrated supermarket sector is back in the spotlight after Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was open to offering “VIP treatment” to a third international player willing to create competition.

The Conversation

Catherine, Princess of Wales hopes to take family to Australia

Catherine, Princess of Wales wants to take her children to Australia and New Zealand now they are old enough to remember the trip.

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Pakistan star Khushdil Shah fined heavily for Level 2 breach after collision with New Zealand bowler

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been fined 50% of his match fee after being found guilty of a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Sunday. The incident occurred during the 8th over of Pakistan’s innings when Khushdil…

The Times of India

India and New Zealand revive free trade talks after a decade as Luxon visits Delhi

Christopher Luxon touts ‘major breakthrough’ in trade talks stalled since 2015

The Independent UK

India and New Zealand look to bolster ties after reviving free trade talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon have held wide-ranging discussions seeking to deepen their defense and economic ties

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Luxon meets Modi: why a ‘good’ NZ-India trade deal is preferable to a ‘perfect’ one

Some have said Christopher Luxon’s pledge to get a free trade deal between New Zealand and India over the line in his first term as prime minister was overly optimistic. But not all trade deals are the same, and Luxon may yet get to claim bragging rights.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in New Zealand 2025

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The Guardian - UK

The Rule of Jenny Pen review – John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush excel in malicious nursing home chiller

The twin terrors of dementia and an elderly psychopath hold sway in this striking psychological horror from New Zealand director James Ashcroft

The Times of India

'They can decide when they want to stop playing': Ajaz Patel backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli amid retirement speculations

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel has thrown his weight behind Indian cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stating that both icons have the right to decide their own ODI futures amid growing speculation over their potential retirements following India's recent Champions Trophy triumph.

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'We could have restricted Pakistan to a lesser score' - Michael Bracewell after New Zealand's massive win in 1st T20I

New Zealand registered a convincing nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first T20I on Sunday in Christchurch as the visitors received a thrashing after being dismissed for their lowest T20I total in New Zealand.

The Times of India

1st T20I: Pakistan captain Salman Agha admits they 'weren't up to the mark' against New Zealand

Pakistan were hammered by New Zealand in their tour-opening T20I on Sunday in Christchurch, following which the visiting team's new captain Salman Agha admitted that they were "not up to the mark".

The Times of India

New Zealand thump Pakistan by nine wickets in first T20I

New Zealand pacers demolished Pakistan in the first T20I at Christchurch on Sunday to set up a comprehensive nine-wicket win for the hosts.

The Independent UK

Watch: Ukrainian soldiers perform haka to honour fallen New Zealand soldier

Ukrainian soldiers performed a haka to honour a New Zealand soldier who was killed in combat near Vuhledar, Donetsk region in August 2022.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in New Zealand 2025

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The Guardian - AU

How a New Zealander working from her mum’s kitchen started a news service read by Madonna

The success of Shit You Should Care About has been down to Lucy Blakiston’s focus on social media at a time where news avoidance is growing

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