All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson hailed the "class" of Beauden Barrett after the playmaker committed to another World Cup cycle on Monday by signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.

Rugby: Beauden Barrett commits to another All Blacks World Cup cycle, coach Scott Robertson lauds playmaker

Three individuals, identified as Khalistan supporters, have been sentenced by a court in New Zealand in connection with the attempted murder of prominent Auckland-based radio host Harnek Singh.

New Zealand court sentences Khalistan supporters in attempted murder of radio host Harnek Singh

The All Blacks are both "mentally and physically" ready for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against old rivals South Africa, according to defence coach Scott McLeod.

Rugby: New Zealand all set to face South Africa in World Cup final

France used a watertight defence to stun world champions New Zealand 18-17 in a surprise result at the WXV1 top-tier women's rugby tournament in Wellington on Saturday.

Rugby: France women stun defending world champions New Zealand, exact revenge for WC defeat

New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Friday (Dec 1) that phones will be banned in schools across the country, a move he said would stop disruptive behaviour and help students focus.

New Zealand to ban phones at schools amid fears of a classroom 'crisis'

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Two kiwi chicks have hatched in the wild near New Zealand's Wellington, a first in over a century. This milestone comes a year after the reintroduction of the national bird to New Zealand's capital.

Kiwi chicks born in New Zealand capital for first time in over a century

New zealand has made a u-turn on one of its praise-worthy policies, the government will scrap its smoking ban to fund tax cuts.

New zealand makes U-turn on smoking, to fund tax cuts

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Former airline boss Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister on Monday (Nov 27) along with his new right-of-centre government, marking the end of an era of liberal governments.

New Zealand: Conservative Christopher Luxon sworn in as new prime minister

New Zealand has made a U-turn on one of its praiseworthy policies - the government will scrap its smoking ban and this will be to fund tax cuts. New Zealand was levied as a nation for introducing legislation.

New Zealand's smoking ban scrapped to fund tax cuts, says govt; Big win for NZ's tobacco industry

The newly minted conservative coalition government in New Zealand will scrap the law that banned smoking for future generations, nearly a year after former liberal prime minister Jacinda Ardern had the legislation passed in parliament.

'Win for tobacco lobby': New Zealand all set to scrap 'smoking generation ban'

An elderly woman had to use her pension money to pay a fine imposed for entering New Zealand with a chicken sandwich, The New Zealand Herald reported on Tuesday (Nov 21).

New Zealand fined a 77-year-old for 'importing' a chicken sandwich into the country

New Zealand's National Party said on Thursday it has reached an agreement with ACT New Zealand and New Zealand First to form a government, ending weeks of negotiations and political uncertainty with the country under a caretaker government.

New Zealand's National Party clinches deal to form government

Mohammed Shami ripped through New Zealand's batting line-up at the Wankhede Stadium in the ICC World up semi-final and finished with figures of 7/57. It is his third five-wicket haul of the tournament and takes him to the top of the wicket-taking charts in the tournament. Shami has 23 wickets, one more than Australia's Adam Zampa but has played three fewer matches. Shami was determined to make up for his dropped catch of Kane Williamson and delivered a Player of the Match performance in Mumbai as the Kiwis fell 70 short. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore gave Shami his first break with the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team and is immensely proud of his record-breaking performances at this World Cup.

ODI WC: Mohammed Shami breaks the record for best figures by an Indian in an ODI

The puteketeke, a bird that pukes, won New Zealand’s famous Bird of the Century title after American-British comedian John Oliver’s controversial involvement. Puteketeke won The Bird of the Year Competition, now better known as the Bird of the Century competition, which is an annual event where people vote for their favourite New Zealand bird.

Voter fraud in Bird of the Year contest in New Zealand? Apparently, it happened

Hosts India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC ODI World Cup. The men in blue are the only beaten team in the tournament and finished on top in the group stage. This match is a rerun of the 2019 semi-final in which the Kiwis defeated India.

Time for the semi-finals: Wankhede stadium to host India's semi-final against New Zealand | WION

India take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup on Wednesday. The India team has been unstoppable with a hundred percent record in the tournament while the Kiwis overcame a mid-tournament slump to get in ahead of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Kiwis have a history of dashing Indian hopes in ICC events and will look to silence the home crowd at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore and former New Zealand international Chris Harris tell us who will be game-changers in this clash.

ODI WC: Who will be the key players in the semi-final between India and New Zealand?

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra is having a wonderful ODI World Cup 2023 with 565 runs in nine matches so far. In addition to his feats, the 23-year-old has also been named ICC Player of Month for October 2023.

New Zealand star named ICC Player of Month for October 2023 with historic performance in World Cup

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson insisted Wednesday his team will "focus on cricket" when they face a potentially make-or-break clash with Sri Lanka, shrugging off fears that rain may return to wash away their World Cup dreams.

ODI World Cup 2023: Struggling New Zealand aim to seal semis berth against Sri Lanka

New Zealand could put themselves in the drivers' seat for the last semi-final berth with a victory over already-eliminated Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. The Kiwis have lost four on the bounce and anything other than a win will mean their fate will not be in their own hands.

Can New Zealand book semi-final berth?

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman scored a sublime ton on November 4 in Bengaluru, helping his team beat New Zealand by 21 runs in the rain-hit ODI World Cup 2023 match.

ODI World Cup 2023: 'We had planned for this,' says Pak batter Fakhar Zaman after DLS win over New Zealand

Fakhar Zaman and skipper Babar Azam keep Pakistan alive in the race for the semi-finals at the ICC ODI World Cup. The Men in Green defeated New Zealand by 21 runs via the DLS method in Bengaluru. Zaman hit an unbeaten 126 off 81 balls while Azam remained not out on 66. Pakistan's former coach Dav Whatmore decodes Zaman's masterclass with Wion's Esha Hanspal and Nikhil Mathur on Wion World of Cricket.

ODI WC: Fakhar and Babar fire Pakistan past New Zealand

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra continued his rich vein of form with another century in the ODI World Cup 2023. Ravindra scored his third hundred of the quadrennial tournament during the match against Pakistan on November 4 in Bengaluru.

ODI World Cup 2023: Rachin Ravindra creates HISTORY for New Zealand with century against Pakistan

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