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Trade deal with New Zealand is much needed

December 24, 2025 8:38 am

The India-New Zealand agreement provides for duty-free access for all Indian exports.

Why New Zealand Foreign Minister slammed trade agreement with India: 'Bad deal'

December 23, 2025 6:26 pm

The New Zealand Foreign Minister criticised the deal for not being "free or fair" and warning that his party will oppose the deal when it comes up in the Parliament.

India, New Zealand wrap FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years

December 23, 2025 11:13 am

Formal negotiations on the FTA had commenced on March 16 this year when New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met Modi in New Delhi.

India, New Zealand announce new free trade agreement: ‘reflects a strong political will and shared ambition’

December 22, 2025 1:15 pm

PM Modi and Christopher Luxon expressed confidence in doubling bilateral trade over the next five years, as well as an investment of $20 billion in India from New Zealand over the next 15 years.

NZ vs WI, 2nd Test: Mitchell Hay's 61 helps New Zealand to a first-innings lead over West Indies

December 12, 2025 12:50 am

Mitch Hay followed Devon Conway's 60 at the top of the innings to guide New Zealand to 278.

New Zealand immigration announces new seasonal visa categories to ease recruitment

December 10, 2025 1:53 pm

The new visas will specifically target industries that depend heavily on seasonal labour, including horticulture, agriculture, tourism, and hospitality.

Kane Williamson announces T20I retirement with immediate effect

November 02, 2025 4:39 pm

Williamson, who played 93 T20I games for New Zealand, was recently appointed the strategic advisor for the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants for the 2026 season.

Women's World Cup: Sophie Devine - 'I can't begin to imagine the type of pressure that the Indian team is under'

October 22, 2025 10:37 pm

Ahead of a virtual quarterfinal against India in Navi Mumbai on Thursday, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said she could empathise with the pressure Harmanpreet Kaur's side must be feeling.

Women’s World Cup 2025: India aim to seal semifinal berth against New Zealand at Navi Mumbai

October 22, 2025 7:55 pm

Two weeks ago, India arrived in Visakhapatnam as the only team, along with England, to have won their first two matches of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. A fortnight later, however, the mood has changed.

FBI boss Kash Patel gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws

September 30, 2025 7:08 pm

Patel, the most senior Trump administration official to visit the country so far, was in Wellington to open the FBI’s first standalone office in New Zealand.

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Cyclone Gabrielle leaves trail of destruction in New Zealand

February 15, 2023 1:17 pm

Cyclone Gabrielle which caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells in New Zealand now moves away, and recovery efforts begin

Tonga volcano eruption: Satellite images show extent of damage

January 18, 2022 4:46 pm

Hours after the volcano erupted, Tonga, a country of around 1,00,000 people, was pummeled by a tsunami. Waves of up to 4 feet hit Nuku’alofa, the Tongan capital.

In pictures: Australia opens a travel bubble with neighbouring New Zealand

April 19, 2021 4:48 pm

A long-awaited full bubble between the two nations is finally in place, and people are in a celebratory mood. Take a look at these pictures

New Zealand volcano: Death toll rises to 8 as island remains inaccessible

December 13, 2019 7:04 am

New Zealand medical staff were continuing to work around the clock Thursday treating severely burned survivors of a volcanic eruption as death toll rose to eight Thursday.

Lives forever changed by Christchurch shootings

April 10, 2019 6:46 am

Burying loved ones brought relief to many families, but reminders of their losses are never far away, from an empty seat at a dinner table to the prospect of Ramadan celebrations in a few weeks.

Christchurch mosque shootings: New Zealand lawmakers vote in favour of new gun laws

April 02, 2019 8:35 pm

New Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week. The bill would ban the types of weapons a gunman used to kill 50 people at two mosques last month.

Christchurch shootings: Countries around the world mourn for victims

March 22, 2019 7:00 am

Heartbroken New Zealanders lit candles and placed flowers at makeshift memorials set up in the city of Christchurch in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history.

Attacker guns down 49 in two New Zealand mosques, carnage livestreamed on social media

March 18, 2019 8:48 am

Mass shootings in New Zealand are exceedingly rare. The deadliest in modern history occurred in the small town of Aramoana in 1990, when gunman David Gray shot and killed 13 people following a dispute with a neighbor.

England vs New Zealand: England blitz into World Twenty20 Final

March 31, 2016 12:44 am

England made its way into the ICC World Twenty20 Final with a seven wicket win over New Zealand on Wednesday.

England vs New Zealand: England, New Zealand sweat it out ahead of semi-final clash

March 29, 2016 11:56 pm

England and New Zealand will lock horns against each other to register a semi-final berth in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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Japanese carmaker Nissan showcases future technology

January 21, 2016 3:32 pm

Yokohama/Los Angles, Jan 21 (ANI): Japanese carmaker Nissan recently invited 59 journalists, bloggers and car club members from six countries in Asia and Oceania. As part of the Nissan 360 Asia and Oceania event, the guests visited the global headquarters of Nissan in Yokohama city. Participants from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand and Australia joined together to experience what Nissan is all about. Starting from the Nismo Festival held at Fuji racetrack, where 35,000 Nissan race fans congregated at the foot of Mt Fuji. Nissan 360 event is aimed for the participants to get know and experience a wide perspective about the Nissan brand. The event's theme is "Discover Nissan" - Guests experienced firsthand new and future product and technology through the six-day-long program. Participants experienced Nissan heritage tours at the memorial cabinet in Japan's Zama city. The Nissan 360 event program has been designed to understand Nissan from all destinations - its past, present and future. Participants also received the state-of-the-art technology introduction in Nissan Advanced Technology Development Center. The test ride was the showcase of Nissan's latest and greatest vehicles for both road and track use as well as concept models that will soon hit the roads. The Nissan 360 event has received a very favorable reception from the participants. Nissan will to continue the event to communicate and promote to the motor fans.

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