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New Zealand amends roadside screening tests to get drug drivers off road
Wellington: New Zealand is changing the roadside drug testing regime to ensure police have the right tools to get dangerous drug-impaired drivers off the road, Justice Minister Ginny Andersen said on Friday.…
- World
New Zealand removes all COVID-19 requirements
Auckland: The New Zealand Government is removing the remaining COVID-19 public health requirements, effective from 12:01 am tomorrow, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.While fluctuations from week to week are…
- Middle East
Heba Saadieh becomes first Palestinian referee at World Cup
Heba Saadieh became the first-ever Palestinian to officiate a match during the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 34-year-old referee take part in the ninth edition of the Women’s World Cup co-hosted…
- World
New Zealand: Book ‘Welcome to Sex’ sparks concerns over child education
Auckland: A controversial new sexual education book titled “Welcome to Sex!” has sparked intense debate and concern in New Zealand. The book, aimed at pre-teen children as young as eight, covers explicit…
- World
New Zealand: Here’s why Rahul Chopra standing for ACT in 2023
Auckland: Rahul Chopra, the ACT Party’s candidate for Mt Roskill, introduced himself as a believer in genuine change for New Zealand. Citing the need to move beyond the traditional options of Labour…
- World
New Zealand’s unemployment rate up at 3.6%
Wellington: New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.6 percent in the June 2023 quarter, compared with 3.4 percent last quarter, due to a rise in the working age population and people…
- News
Anne Degia-Pala: The 2023 Kelston Candidate for New Zealand First Party
Auckland: Anne Degia-Pala is a prominent figure in business and community development, and she has been selected as the 2023 Kelston Candidate for the New Zealand First Party. With over 20 years…
- World
New Zealand Muslim Association AGM 2023 elects Shameel Sahib as President
Auckland: The AGM of NZMA was successfully held in Auckland, New Zealand on 23rd July 2023, during which a new team of officials was elected to the executive committee to oversee the…
- World
New Zealand: Indian-origin selected as National’s candidate for General Election
Auckland: Siva Kilari has been chosen as the National Party’s candidate in the Manurewa electorate for the upcoming 2023 General Election. Kilari is the owner and operator of Universal Granite and Marble,…
- Telangana
MLC Kavitha to join bonalu celebrations in Australia, New Zealand
Hyderabad: Telangana MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha is scheduled to visit Australia and New Zealand on July 15 and 16 respectively to participate in the Bonalu festival celebrations. Kavitha will begin her visit in…
- Sports
ICC announces equal prize money for men and women at its global events
Durban: The ICC on Thursday announced equal prize money for men’s and women’s teams at its global events in a bid to bring in pay parity, ushering in a new era in…
- World
New Zealand sees largest net migration loss to Australia in near-decade
Wellington: New Zealand saw a net migration loss of 13,400 people to Australia in 2022, compared with a net migration loss of 5,400 in 2021, according to estimates released by the national…
- World
New Zealand sees largest net migration loss to Australia
Wellington: New Zealand saw a net migration loss of 13,400 people to Australia in 2022, compared with a net migration loss of 5,400 in 2021, according to estimates released by the national…
- Sports
Suzie Bates, Harmanpreet Kaur move up in Women’s T20I batting rankings
Dubai: New Zealand star Suzie Bates returned to the top five while India captain Harmanpreet Kaur made it back to the top 10 in the latest ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings, released…
- World
June 29 or 30: When is New Zealand going to celebrate Eid Al Adha?
Confusion prevails in New Zealand over the date of the Eid Al Adha festival. While the South Auckland Muslim Association (SAMA) decides to celebrate the festival on Friday, June 30, the New…
