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'They were not on any watchlists either here or in Australia,' she said. (Photo:AP)

'Our gun laws will change,' vows NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws.

16 Mar 2019 8:49 AM

A raft of further charges are expected. (Photo: AFP)

Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting

An extremist who rampaged through two mosques in Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court.

16 Mar 2019 8:36 AM

The third test match was the tour finale for the visitors. (Photo: AP)

Bangladesh calls off New Zealand tour post mass gun shooting at mosque

The attack on the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Hagley Park killed several people, the local media reported.

15 Mar 2019 4:27 PM

The attack was described by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as 'one of New Zealand's darkest days'. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd test: Final match gets cancelled after mosque shooting

The team was en route to the mosque for offering prayers at the time of the attack but managed to escape to nearby Hagley Oval.

15 Mar 2019 12:36 PM

4 people in custody as NZ mourn amid Christchurch mosque shooting

Four people - one woman and three men - have been taken into custody in relation to the gruesome shootings at two mosques in New Zealand.

15 Mar 2019 11:14 AM

Witnesses told media that a man dressed in a military-style, camouflage outfit, and carrying an automatic rifle had started randomly shooting people. (Photo:AP)

'There was blood everywhere,' says eyewitness in NZ mosque shooting

Multiple fatalities were inflicted at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

15 Mar 2019 10:10 AM

Local media said there were multiple casualties at one mosque and that another had been evacuated. (Photo:AP)

Bangladesh cricket team narrowly escapes mosque shooting: Official

Bangladesh's cricket team escaped unscathed after a shooting at a mosque in central Christchurch.

15 Mar 2019 8:42 AM

Shubman Gill (left) and Ishan Porel's (right) effort helped India to register a big win against their Asian neighbours and arch-rivals. (Photo: AP)

India beat Pakistan by 203 runs in ICC Under-19 World Cup, play Australia in final

Gill's century and Porel's 4-wicket burst ensured Team India inflict a 203-run defeat over Pakistan.

30 Jan 2018 10:02 AM

Ross Taylor, who went past Nathan Astle’s ODI hundred tally of 16 tons, claimed a New Zealand record of 17 ODI centuries. (Photo: AFP)

Record Taylor ton seals New Zealand’s win over South Africa

The New Zealand win snapped a 12-match ODI winning streak for South Africa and levelled the 5-match series at 1-1.

22 Feb 2017 1:05 PM

NASA Deputy Administrator Dava Newman on Saturday visited Buzz Aldrin in hospital a New Zealand hospital. (Photo: Buzz Aldrin/Twitter)

Buzz Aldrin gets visit from NASA after polar evacuation

Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, posted a picture of himself with Newman on Twitter.

03 Dec 2016 10:51 AM

Brendon McCullum with his family on the final day of his farewell Test. (Photo: AP)

Time’s right, says departing Brendon McCullum

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum expected to wake up on Thursday feeling “a bit dusty”, hopefully with his cricket gear still intact rather than ceremonially burnt to a cinder and looking ahead to

25 Feb 2016 3:34 AM

The series sweep against New Zealand made Australia world number one Test team and earned them a US$1 million prize

Australia beat New Zealand to claim top Test ranking

The Steve Smith-led side's return to the top hit by controversy

24 Feb 2016 11:08 AM

The stumps microphone picked up an obscenity from Josh Hazlewood as the Australian players converged on the umpires. (Photo: AP)

Josh Hazlewood pleads guilty to dissent in umpire row

The team spokesman said there was no immediate word on a penalty for Hazlewood.

23 Feb 2016 4:07 PM

Did Adam Voges wear surgical glove

The Australian cricket team are understood to be fuming at a media report questioning whether Adam Voges was wearing a glove while fielding against the Black Caps on Day One of the second cricket Test

22 Feb 2016 6:35 AM

Australia’s Steve Smith (left) and Joe Burns shared 289 runs for the third wicket against New Zealand. — AP

Joe Burns, Steve Smith dig in for Australia

Joe Burns posted his fourth Test 50 as he fought with captain Steve Smith to close in on New Zealand's 370 on Day Two of the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday.

21 Feb 2016 11:35 PM

Brendon McCullum celebrates his century. (Photo: AP)

Brendon McCullum belts fastest Test century in 54 balls

Brendon McCullum belted the fastest century the world has seen on Saturday as he thrashed the Australian bowling in a landmark innings to celebrate his final Test.

21 Feb 2016 4:51 AM

It was a masterclass of aggression from Brendon McCullum after Australia won the toss and made New Zealand bat on a green wicket

Brendon McCullum slams fastest Test ton in 54 balls

The New Zealand skipper broke Viv Richards and Misbah-ul-Haq's record in his farewell game.

20 Feb 2016 12:03 PM

Martin Guptill blows Sri Lanka away in 8.2 overs

Martin Guptill’s 93 off 30 balls smashed Sri Lanka into submission as New Zealand took just 8.2 overs to claim the second one-day international by 10 wickets in Christchurch on Monday.

29 Dec 2015 6:17 AM

McCullum, Henry lead New Zealand rout of Sri Lanka

Brendon McCullum launched his farewell tour in rollicking form Saturday with a whirlwind 55 to set up New Zealand’s seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their opening one-day international in Christchur

26 Dec 2015 11:32 PM

Brendon McCullum blitzkrieg derails Sri Lanka in first ODI

A cracking half-century by Brendon McCullum set New Zealand up for a comfortable three-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their first one-day international in Christchurch on Sunday.

12 Jan 2015 6:48 AM

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