New Zealand

Bangladesh vs New Zealand: NZ beat hosts BAN in 5th T20I to end tour on a high

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in the fifth and final T20 International by 27 runs but host Bangladesh won the series 3-2.

Sep 11, 2021, 08:14 AM IST

New Zealand reveals knife attacker's identity, tried to deport him several times

The Auckland attacker has been identified as Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen. He came to the attention of the police and security services in 2016 after he expressed sympathy for militant attacks, violent war-related videos and comments advocating violent extremism.

Sep 05, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

New Zealand records first COVID-19 death in over 6 months

"Every death is a reminder of the damage COVID-19 can cause when it gets into our community," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed.

Sep 04, 2021, 16:44 PM IST

Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd T20I: BAN beat NZ by four runs to take 2-0 lead in series

Defending the 142-run target, Bangladesh restricted New Zealand to 137/5 in the allotted 20 overs.

Sep 03, 2021, 21:23 PM IST

New Zealand reports first death linked to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The information was released by the health ministry following a review by an independent COVID-19 vaccine safety monitoring board of the death of a woman after receiving the vaccine. The ministry`s statement did not give the woman`s age.

Aug 30, 2021, 09:54 AM IST

IPL 2021: THIS RCB player tests positive for COVID-19

Finn Allen has been quarantined at the team's hotel in Bangladesh and immediate advice is that he is experiencing moderate symptoms.

Aug 24, 2021, 17:36 PM IST

New Zealand extends lockdown due to rising COVID-19 infections

The level 4 national lockdown was extended by three days until midnight on August 27 while Auckland, the epicentre of the outbreak, will have restrictions in place at least until August 31.

Aug 23, 2021, 11:13 AM IST

COVID-19: New Zealand moves to top level 4 alert as country reports community case

The Alert Level will be reviewed after three days for all areas except Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula which are likely to remain at Level 4 for an initial period of seven days, Xinhua news agency quoted PM Ardern as saying at a press conference.

Aug 17, 2021, 18:03 PM IST

New Zealand records its first COVID-19 case in community in six months

The last reported community case of COVID-19 in New Zealand was in February this year. Currently, the island country has 43 active cases.

Aug 17, 2021, 10:31 AM IST

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: New Zealand announce team for the tournament – Check out

Player and staff welfare will take on extra significance this winter as New Zealand Cricket attempts to balance the BlackCaps workloads over a four-month-long period, incorporating tours to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, as well as the ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Aug 09, 2021, 23:47 PM IST

Three bus boats brought from New Zealand to revive river transport in Kashmir

Each boat has 35 seats with air conditioning and the whole cover is made of glass. It will let the passengers enjoy the view of Srinagar city and make it a memorable ride for them. 

Jul 15, 2021, 20:09 PM IST

NZ YouTuber accuses Indian government of denying entry, MHA says he has violated visa rules

New Zealand YouTuber Karl Edward Rice, better known as Karl Rock, has accused the Indian government of denying him entry without specifying any reasons leading to his "separation" from his Indian wife, a charge the Home Ministry rejected saying he was barred due to violation of visa conditions.

Jul 10, 2021, 11:38 AM IST

WTC: New Zealand to celebrate with fans with week-long WTC mace tour across country

Plans have been drawn up by NZC to start the tour in Whangarei on Monday, July 26, and to visit Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill through the week so members of the public have an opportunity to be photographed with the unique trophy and collect autographs and a team poster.

Jul 07, 2021, 16:07 PM IST

WTC Final: Sachin Tendulkar REVEALS what went wrong for India against New Zealand

Virat Kohli-led India lost the WTC final against New Zealand by eight wickets.

Jun 27, 2021, 07:50 AM IST

In Pics: WTC winners New Zealand reach home with ICC Mace

New Zealand cricketers reached home from England after winning the World Test Championship (WTC) final but with social distancing norms in place, their walk through the airport and to hotel, where players will quarantine for 14 days, was devoid of hugs, handshakes from airport staff and others who wanted to catch a glimpse of the mace.

Jun 26, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

WTC Final: Australia captain Tim Paine apologises to Kiwi fans after New Zealand’s victory, here’s why

Tim Paine also said that the ICC can make the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle a little better, adding that one should not take anything away from New Zealand.

Jun 26, 2021, 13:52 PM IST

WTC Final: New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets to win inaugural World Test Championship

Chasing an easy target of 139-run in the final innings of the match, New Zealand rode on sublime innings by Williamson (52*) and Ross Taylor (43*) to cross the finishing line with 8 wickets in hand.

Jun 23, 2021, 23:07 PM IST

WTC Final: Ravichandran Ashwin surpasses Pat Cummins to become highest wicket-taker in tournament

Ashwin started the match with three wickets behind Cummins and two behind England’s Stuart Broad (69). The off-spinner claimed two wickets in the first innings, while he got the better of New Zealand openers in the second innings to get on the top of the table.

Jun 23, 2021, 22:28 PM IST

WTC Final: Michael Vaughan asks for apologies from Team India fans, here’s why

India set New Zealand a tricky 139-run target to win the WTC final after scoring 170 in their second innings on the sixth and final day in Southampton on Wednesday.

Jun 23, 2021, 21:21 PM IST

WTC Final: Watling displays courage on his last day of Test cricket, keep wickets with dislocated finger

In the 53rd over of the second innings, Watling received a blow on his finger on the right hand as he was trying to collect a throw from skipper Kane Williamson. Watling ended up hurting his finger and the physio came out to look at his finger.

Jun 23, 2021, 19:18 PM IST