Governments across the globe are concerned about the rapid evolution of the iGaming sector and its harmful influence on populations’ well-being, and New Zealand is no exception. It’s no secret that gambling activities can result in unpleasant consequences like compulsive behaviours and addictions, and not every user can control themselves …
Read More »She Cranes ready for action in New Zealand
New Zealand | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, has arrived in New Zealand for the Fast5 Netball World Series, set to take place from November 9 to 10. Head coach Nelson Bogere selected a squad of ten players last week, including Mary Nuba, Shadia Nasanga, …
Read More »New Zealand scientists develop cattle urine sensor to cut nitrogen loss, GHG emissions
Wellington, New Zealand | Xinhua | New Zealand scientists have developed acoustic urine sensors to tackle nitrogen loss from the urine of cattle, which affects water quality and leads to emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. According to the government research institute AgResearch on Friday, the device was …
Read More »New Zealand hail “inspirational” women’s football team following historic win at World Cup
Wellington, Nw Zealand | Xinhua | New Zealand’s top sports official on Friday praised the country’s national women’s football team’s opening match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup as “historic” and “inspirational”. New Zealand opened the tournament on Thursday with their first ever World Cup win, dispatching former champions …
Read More »Quarantine-free travel between COVID-free New Zealand and Australia starts April 19
Wellington, New Zealand | XINHUA | New Zealand’s successful management of COVID-19 pandemic means quarantine-free travel between New Zealand and Australia will start on April 19, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Tuesday. The conditions for starting to open up quarantine free travel with Australia have been met, Ardern told a …
Read More »New Zealand turn on style to clinch third at World Cup
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Veteran winger Ben Smith scored a classy try double as New Zealand beat Wales 40-17 to clinch third spot at the Rugby World Cup on Friday in the perfect send-off for storied coach Steve Hansen. In what was the final Test for both Hansen and Wales …
Read More »LIVE: England 10 New Zealand 0 at half-time in World Cup semi
Yokohama, Japan | AFP | An early Manu Tuilagi try helped England to a 10-0 lead at half-time against New Zealand in a breathless Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday. Tuilagi bundled his way through two All Black props to score under the posts with less than two minutes on …
Read More »Heavyweights New Zealand, England clash in blockbuster World Cup semi
✳ 11am – England vs New Zealand Yokohama, Japan | AFP | Reigning champions New Zealand and England clash in a heavyweight Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday after a build-up marked by spying claims and a game of tactical cat-and-mouse. The All Blacks are defending a record 18-match World Cup …
Read More »England ‘not our fiercest rivals’: All Blacks coach Hansen
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | All Blacks coach Steve Hansen is predicting a “mighty clash” in this weekend’s heavyweight World Cup semi-final with England, but insisted they were not New Zealand’s biggest rugby rivals. The treble-chasing All Blacks have won their last six meetings against England dating back to 2013 and …
Read More »N. Zealand coach wants rules review after ‘hollow’ World Cup final
Wellington, New Zealand | AFP | New Zealand coach Gary Stead has called for the Cricket World Cup’s rules to be overhauled, labelling the showpiece final “hollow” after England defeated the Black Caps on a technicality. The teams could not be separated at the end of both regular play and a …
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