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India clinch victory over New Zealand to semi-final face off with Australia in Champions Trophy

India will be banking on its spinners to continue its dominance, while Australia will look to counter with its pace attack.

Himatjit Kahlon and his “trusted businessman friend” jailed for 21 and 22 years for manslaughter and meth possession

Kahlon and another 32-year-old man (name suppressed by court order) were arrested after police raided a warehouse in Manukau and uncovered pallets of ‘Honey Bear House Beer’ cans allegedly laced with meth.

What will US aid cuts mean for the Pacific?

A cessation of most US aid would be disastrous for the Compact States, but that’s not the end of the story.

Kiwi man faces court over alleged $6.5M cocaine smuggling attempt

During the search, officers allegedly found 22 vacuum-sealed packages of a white substance hidden in his suitcase.

Auckland samosa seller fined thousands for food safety lapses

As per report, the company also faced further penalties, with manager Bhavesh Soma fined $3,000 for providing false information to a food safety officer.

Fiji celebrates record tourism numbers, crosses 1 million mark

In 2024, the record number of international tourists came from Australia, New Zealand, and the United States showing significant increases in travel to the islands.

Indian Panthers to boost basketball’s global reach in New Zealand

Based in Auckland, the Panthers will train and play against top teams, representing a collaborative effort to elevate Indian basketball on the global stage.

Construction company director Munesh Kumar penalised for bid-rigging

Kumar was sentenced to six months of community detention and 200 hours of community service, while MaxBuild was fined $500,000 for bid-rigging on publicly funded projects.

Five Eyes raises alarm on growing youth radicalisation and online extremism

Platforms such as Discord, Telegram, and TikTok are being exploited by extremists to share propaganda, with investigations finding the same materials across multiple unrelated cases.

Line-by-line: is New Zealand aid set to decline?

By Terence Wood There was no fanfare. Just a statement from the New Zealand foreign minister, slipped out quietly amongst the usual stream of government...

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan extends free public transport, slashes fares to half

Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.

PM Modi says opposition “let Indian women down” after quota bill fails in Parliament

The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.

Taxi and rideshare sting operation in Perth exposes safety breaches and fare gouging

The operation, led by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure alongside WA Police and the Australian Federal Police, targeted more than 100 vehicles over four hours at Perth Airport.
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