New Zealand

Tag

Allen’s historic hundred seals New Zealand’s place in T20 World Cup final

Opening batter Finn Allen delivered a stunning unbeaten 100 from just 33 balls, the fastest century in the history of the men’s T20 World Cup.

Immigration New Zealand plunged into $152m deficit after visa forecasts miss the mark

Immigration Minister Erika Stanford said compliance efforts had been stepped up to prevent exploitation, after Labour’s Phil Twyford questioned whether 16 prosecutions last year were sufficient.

Nensi Patel becomes New Zealand women’s first Indian-born cricketer

On her T20 debut, Patel bowled a disciplined spell of four overs for 20 runs, helping New Zealand claim a 92-run victory in the series opener.

Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner power New Zealand to knock Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

The victory lifts the Black Caps to three points in the Super Eight stage, keeping their semifinal hopes alive ahead of a crucial final clash against England.

24-year-old New Zealand man charged over alleged extremist videos found at Perth airport

“There is no place in Australian society for violent or extremist material, which terrorist organisations use to radicalise members of the community, particularly young or vulnerable people.”

Nineteen killed as bus plunges 200 metres into river on Nepal mountain highway

The bus was travelling overnight from the lakeside tourist city of Pokhara to the capital, Kathmandu, when it lost control on the Prithvi Highway in Dhading district early on Monday.

Hundreds fail compulsory retests as bribery scandal rocks New Zealand’s licensing system

The requirement for mass retesting followed findings of what the agency described as “serious misconduct” by testing officers.

Indian-origin teen Kishan Patel’s tragic death highlights risks of DIY car repairs

Coroner Ian Telford ruled Kishan's death accidental, confirming that blunt force injuries to the head and torso were the cause.

Indian national Navpreet Singh among alleged $8m Medicare fraudsters released from detention on visas

Services Australia officials confirmed that the men remain subject to bail conditions but are free to live in the community.

Indian tourists among thousands losing $6 million levy after New Zealand rejected visa applicantions

Since October 2024 and early February this year, about $5.7 million has been retained from more than 71,000 unsuccessful applicants.

Must-read

53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
spot_img