New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum admitted that failing to beat Australia and India in the marquee Test series ultimately left him feeling his side had fallen short, as he reflected on his four-year stint in charge after stepping down from the role.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invited New Zealand businesses to expand their presence in India, describing the country as "not only a market" but "a launchpad for global growth," as he addressed a gathering of leading CEOs and business executives alongside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at an India-New Zealand business event in Auckland.
The Auckland event also celebrated 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, with Modi highlighting Chandrayaan cooperation, rugby partnerships, and the contribution of the Indian-origin community to New Zealand's public life.
The two leaders also witnessed the exchange of multiple MoUs, while Prime Minister Modi received a traditional Maori powhiri ceremonial welcome and is scheduled to meet business leaders and address the Indian diaspora during his visit.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Australia from July 8 to 10 for the Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne.
Opening up to travellers from parts of the Pacific where Covid-19 risks are low is part of this plan.
The cost-of-living increase was mainly influenced by higher prices for petrol, mortgage interest payments, and second-hand motor cars, Dewbery said.
The reports of any damage to life and property have been reported so far.
The United Nations has pledged to maintain Tonga's Covid-free status when aid starts arriving. Officials have expressed concern that deliveries could spread Covid, with the country only recording its first case in October. The UN said it was not clear if personnel could be sent to assist, but that supplies like water and food could be delivered as the main island's port remained viable.
"We look forward to welcoming Sri Lanka to Australia next month and will confirm the schedule for that series as soon as possible."
