New Zealand

DNA: New Zealand shooter who killed 51 people gets life imprisonment

The man who murdered 51 people in live-streamed attacks on two New Zealand mosques was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. This is the first time that the country has imposed a punishment that denies any chance of release.

Aug 27, 2020, 23:30 PM IST

New Zealand extends Auckland coronavirus lockdown, Australia case numbers slow

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday extended a coronavirus lockdown in the country`s largest city until the end of the week and introduced mandatory mask wearing on public transport across the nation.

Aug 24, 2020, 10:29 AM IST

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern hits back at US President Donald Trump over coronavirus 'surge'

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern hit back on Tuesday against US President Donald Trump for saying her country is experiencing a "big surge" in COVID-19, calling the remarks "patently wrong".

Aug 18, 2020, 10:11 AM IST

New Zealand's coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak grows, as Australian cases ease

A new coronavirus outbreak in New Zealand is still growing, health officials said on Sunday, with the country that had an early triumph over the pandemic recording 13 new cases and putting the September general election in question.

Aug 16, 2020, 11:29 AM IST

New Zealand scrambles to trace cluster, reporting 14 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases

New Zealand officials were scrambling to trace the source of an outbreak of the coronavirus, reporting 14 new cases on Thursday, as long queues of people formed to escape a renewed lockdown in the country`s biggest city or be tested for the virus.

Aug 13, 2020, 08:36 AM IST

New Zealand delays election process as it plunges back into coronavirus lockdown

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday delayed a key step toward next month`s general election, as the country was plunged back into lockdown after the discovery of the first COVID-19 cases in more than three months.

Aug 12, 2020, 07:42 AM IST

New Zealand locks down Auckland after first local coronavirus COVID-19 case in 102 days

New Zealand retirement village in Christchurch, in the South Island, has also gone into lockdown after residents displayed symptoms of respiratory illness.

Aug 11, 2020, 22:50 PM IST

New Zealand records 100 days without domestic transmission of coronavirus COVID-19

New Zealand marked 100 days without a domestic transmission of the coronavirus on Sunday, but warned against complacency as countries like Vietnam and Australia which once had the virus under control now battle a resurgence in infections.

Aug 09, 2020, 11:19 AM IST

New Zealand PM arrives at Radha-Krishna temple, Watch Video

Will Jasinda's government be able to rebuild it again?

Aug 09, 2020, 07:52 AM IST

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern visits Radha Krishna Temple ahead of national elections

The Indian envoy to New Zealand Muktesh Pardeshi was also present on this occasion. 

Aug 08, 2020, 19:54 PM IST

Born August 8, 1990: Kane Williamson, New Zealand skipper

Williamson made his international debut for New Zealand during a One-Day International (ODI) clash against India in August 2010 in Dambulla.

Aug 08, 2020, 16:49 PM IST

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and made a number of other changes following China`s decision to pass a national security law for the territory, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday.

Jul 28, 2020, 15:01 PM IST

Unwell Trent Boult skips training camp at Bay Oval

Batsman Ross Taylor said he is hopeful that pacer would be fit to go on the third day of the camp, which is scheduled to end on July 24.

Jul 20, 2020, 21:23 PM IST

On this day in 2019; England men's cricket team won its maiden ODI World Cup, fans witnessed first-ever super-over in a final

The last over saw England needing 15 runs to lift the Cup but the scores were tied and the result was decided after the super-over. 

Jul 14, 2020, 18:37 PM IST

Getting back into the groove: Cheteshwar Pujara posts video of net session

Pujara recently shared a photograph of the Indian Test side celebrating their series win in Australia last year and said that he can't wait to get back among the players in the dressing room.
 

Jul 04, 2020, 14:38 PM IST

New Zealand's Hamish Rutherford returns to Worcestershire for Vitality Blast

New Zealand all-rounder Hamish Rutherford is all set to return to Worcestershire Rapids set-up as an overseas player for the 2020 edition of the Vitality Blast.

Jul 04, 2020, 11:17 AM IST

Peter Fulton steps down as New Zealand batting coach to take up Canterbury role

In 2019, former New Zealand batsman Peter Fulton was appointed as the batting coach of the national side. 

Jul 02, 2020, 11:12 AM IST

Felt like myself after long time, says Rohit Sharma after resuming outdoor training

Rohit last appeared for Indiaduring a T20I series against New Zealand in February before a hamstring injury ruled him out of action and coronavirus pandemic further delayed his return.

Jun 26, 2020, 10:00 AM IST

Australia, New Zealand to co-host 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 will be the first edition to feature 32 teams and it will also be the first to be hosted across two confederations.

Jun 26, 2020, 09:24 AM IST

IndyCar ready to welcome back spectators

After a near three-month forced delay due to the coronavirus outbreak, IndyCar launched its season on June 6 with a race without fans at Texas Motor Speedway.

Jun 19, 2020, 09:40 AM IST