Tag: New Zealand

Netflix plans to cut $300 mn in spending this year: Report

Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly slashing its spending by $300 million this year, including related to hiring. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, one of the reasons behind the spending cut is that Netflix delayed its plans to crack down on password sharing from the first quarter to the second quarter...

May 13, 2023

New Zealand-UK FTA to enter into force by end of May

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Friday announced that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and his country will take effect by the end of this month, unlocking unprecedented access to the British market.

May 6, 2023

Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 jolts New Zealand

According to the National Center for Seismology, the depth of the earthquake was noted to be 10 km at the Kermadec Islands of New Zealand.

April 24, 2023

New Zealand reduces reliance on fossil fuels, slashes carbon emissions

Industrial energy such as coal boilers makes up about a quarter of all New Zealand's energy-related emissions. Working with businesses to slash their emissions is a pragmatic policy that is delivering results, Woods said.

April 20, 2023

New Zealand inks pact with IIT Delhi, to invest NZ$400K for India plans

Demonstrating its overall commitment to India, New Zealand on Tuesday announced an investment of 400K NZ dollars towards internationalisation and student mobility initiatives. These include further engagement with the New Zealand Centre at IIT Delhi to include fellowship grants and the re-launch of the partial scholarships under the New Zealand Excellence Awards. Around 10 different projects are currently going on at the IIT Delhi's New Zealand centre.

April 19, 2023

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans’ Kane Williamson ruled out with injury, to fly back to New Zealand

Defending champions Gujarat Titans suffered a big blow on Sunday as Kane Williamson was been ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 after suffering an injury during Friday's tournament opener against Chennai Super Kings.

April 2, 2023

New Zealand to provide further humanitarian support for Turkey, Syria

New Zealand will provide further humanitarian support for Turkey and Syria where devastating earthquakes earlier this month killed more than 57,300 people, Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday.

March 21, 2023

New Zealand to play T20I series against UAE in August

New Zealand will play a three-match T20I series against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in August 2023, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced on Thursday.

March 2, 2023

Women’s T20 WC: Amelia Kerr’s heroics guides New Zealand to 102-run win over Sri Lanka

 An all-round performance by Amelia Kerr and superb show by bowlers helped New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 102 runs in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup match on Monday to make sure that Group 1 goes down the wire.

February 20, 2023

New Zealand declares National State of Emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle causes widespread flooding, landslides

"This is an unprecedented weather event that is having major impacts across much of the North Island," Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty said.

February 14, 2023

New Zealand under highest severe weather warnings as tropical cyclone Gabrielle approaching

Twenty severe weather warnings and watches are in place as tropical cyclone Gabrielle is landing far north of New Zealand and is expected to swipe through most parts of the North Island from Sunday.

February 12, 2023

3rd T20I: Shubman Gill’s ton, bowlers power India to clinical 2-1 series win over New Zealand

A historic maiden T20I century by opener Shubman Gill (126 not out off 63) followed by a dominating performance by bowlers powered India to a clinical 2-1 series victory over New Zealand with a massive 168-run win in the third and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Wednesday.

February 2, 2023

3rd T20I: India win toss, opt to bat first against New Zealand

India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat first against New Zealand in the third and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium, here on Wednesday.

February 1, 2023

New Zealand’s unemployment rate reaches 3.4%

New Zealand's unemployment rate was 3.4 per cent in the December 2022 quarter, compared with 3.3 per cent last quarter, the statistics department said on Wednesday.

February 1, 2023

New Zealand’s new Cabinet focuses on ‘core bread and butter issues’

New Zealand's new Cabinet will be focused on "core bread and butter issues" like the cost of living, education, health, housing and keeping communities and businesses safe, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said on Tuesday while announcing his new Cabinet lineup.

January 31, 2023

New Zealand win by 21 runs as India lack consistency in 1st T20I

New Zealand produced a dominating performance with bat and ball to defeat India by 21 runs in the opening T20I of the three-match series at JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Friday.

January 28, 2023

1st T20I: India win toss, elect to bowl first against New Zealand in Ranchi

India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the first T20I of the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi, here on Friday.

January 27, 2023