New Zealand's Sharesies to roll out retail cryptocurrency trading in August

New Zealand-based investment platform Sharesies is entering the crypto market. Co-CEO Leighton Roberts announced the company will roll out retail cryptocurrency trading in August. This comes amidst increased user demand and all-time high crypto...

How Auckland belies the missing middle myth 

The “curious” mix of dual or tri-occupancies, townhouses and terrace homes and low-rise apartments in the Draft Missing Middle Housing Design Guide. In its submission on missing middle housing reform, the Inner South Canberra Community Council...

Ex-Captain Returns To Zimbabwe Test Squad After Serving ICC Ban, Set for New Zealand Clash

Brendan Taylor set to for return in Test team (Credit: X) After serving a three-and-a-half-year suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating their Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping Codes, veteran batter Brendan Taylor has been...

Indian-origin Nikhil Ravishankar to lead Air New Zealand

Over the years Indian carriers have been led by expatriates, but instances of an Indian-origin professional taking up a corner office in an established foreign airline are few. On Tuesday, Nikhil Ravishankar joined that list, when he was named the...

Black Caps v Zimbabwe: Matt Henry takes six wickets as New Zealand seize advantage in Bulawayo

Then, replying in the final session, the Black Caps’ openers added the highest partnership of the day to reach the close at 92/0, and ate into a sizeable chunk of Zimbabwe’s total. Without a test century since January 2023, Devon Conway anchored...

Matt Kelso and lass out to restore New Zealand training pride

“Legarto is being aimed at the Proisir Plate at Ellerslie on September 6,” says Kelso. “And Alabama Lass should have her first start back that day too but in the Moir Stakes at The Valley [Melbourne]. “So we are going to have a bit going on that...

Drunken sailors shame Royal New Zealand Navy, Admiral orders sailors to sharpen up and stop boozing

“Any alcohol-related incident that affect a sailor’s ability to perform their duties safely and successfully is unacceptable. “The purpose of the directive was to ensure Navy Commanders highlight to naval personnel how the misuse of alcohol...

Henry grabs six wickets as New Zealand shatter Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine, who won the toss, wanted his top-order batters to put runs on the board but instead the home team were dismissed inside two-and-a-half sessions on the opening day for their second-lowest innings total this year. New...

Live updates: Tsunami advisory remains in place for New Zealand after massive Russian earthquake

Cricket-New Zealand 92-0 at stumps after dismissing Zimbabwe for 149

(Reuters) -Seamer Matt Henry took six wickets as New Zealand bowled out hosts Zimbabwe for 149 on the opening day of the first test at Queens Sports Club on Wednesday before scoring 92-0 in reply to trail by 57 runs. The 33-year-old Henry took...

Meet man, Indian-origin executive, who once worked at Accenture, now set to lead Air New Zealand as...

Nikhil holds a Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Auckland. Nikhil Ravishankar has been appointed as the new CEO of Air New Zealand. The Indian-origin man will replace outgoing CEO...

Brendan Taylor in line for Test return against New Zealand after completing ICC ban

Harare [Zimbabwe], July 30 (ANI): Former Zimbabwe skipper Brendan Taylor is all set to return to international cricket in the second Test against New Zealand, after serving a three-and-a-half-year suspension for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption...

Zimbabwe Cricket adds Brendan Taylor to squad for second Test against New Zealand

New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced the addition of Brendan Taylor to the national squad for the second Test match against New Zealand, scheduled for 7-11 August 2025 at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, according to...

New Zealand launches draft action plan to double geothermal energy use by 2040

Launch of New Zealand draft geothermal strategy with Hon Shane Jones during the 2025 New Zealand Geothermal Week in Taupo (source: Gladis Sondakh) As part of this year's NZGW, New Zealand has launched a draft geothermal action plan with the aim of...

Brendan Taylor Returns To Zimbabwe Squad For Second Test Against New Zealand

Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor has been recalled to the national squad for the second Test against New Zealand, scheduled from August 7-11 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Taylor, 39, became eligible for selection following the...

New Zealand Plans to Double Geothermal Energy Production by 2040

(MENAFN) New Zealand has released a draft strategy aimed at doubling its geothermal energy capacity by 2040, with ambitions to become a world leader in sustainable geothermal innovation. Unveiled by Resources Minister Shane Jones in Taupo, located...

Australian insurer debuts in New Zealand with embedded freight cover

“InXpress has seen great success partnering with FreightInsure in the Australian market, providing our customers with peace of mind through reliable, easy-to-use freight insurance solutions,” she said. “FreightInsure’s service is second to none,...

Nikhil Ravishankar becomes new CEO of Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand has announced that Nikhil Ravishankar will become its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down in October 2025 after almost six years in the role. Foran's leadership was marked by steering the airline...

South Indian communities celebrate Bonalu in Auckland

Bonalu celebrations in Auckland. Photo: Supplied/New Zealand Telangana Central Association The New Zealand Telangana Central Association and Telangana Association of New Zealand celebrated the annual Bonalu festival on 20 July in Auckland, with...

OFFICIAL: Brendan Taylor added to Zimbabwe squad for 2nd New Zealand Test

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced the addition of Brendan Taylor – one of the country’s most accomplished cricketers – to the national squad for the second Test match against New Zealand, scheduled for 7-11 August 2025 at Queens Sports Club in...