Indian stabbed pregnant GF 29 times, gets jail

An Indian student who killed his pregnant girlfriend in a knife attack in New Zealand after she told him the baby was not his was sentenced to life imprisonment Tuesday.

05 Oct 2016 6:32 AM

Luke Ronchi may open for New Zealand in India

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said that wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi could be one of the contenders for a place in the Test XI as the side looks for an opening batsman who can combat spin on t

11 Sep 2016 11:32 PM

Martin Guptill retained for India Test series

The faith that Martin Guptill will eventually transfer his limited overs mastery into the Test arena has granted the embattled opener yet another reprieve but the patience of New Zealand’s truest beli

07 Sep 2016 6:45 AM

New Zealand: Queenstown airport evacuated following bomb threat

However, rescue teams are continuing the search operation.

24 Jul 2016 3:29 PM

Panama leaks: New Zealand best place to hide money

Mossack Fonseca writes apology to Chinese bank over controversy

10 May 2016 6:44 AM

New Zealand gets tax haven tag

Wealthy Latin Americans are using secretive, tax-free New Zealand shelf companies and trusts to help channel funds around the world, according to a report on Monday based on leaks of the so-called Pan

10 May 2016 1:38 AM

President Pranab Mukherjee: Dissent, debate vital

Without dissent, parliamentary system is dysfunctional, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Sunday, underling that “fierce debates and discussions” in the House contribute to taking decisions on impo

02 May 2016 2:32 AM

Teen pupils' throats cut in Sweeney Todd play mishap

New Zealand's employment safety watchdog WorkSafe said it was looking into the incident.

07 Apr 2016 10:38 AM

New Zealand media rue loss to England

New Zealand media have likened Eoin Morgan’s England team to Frankenstein’s monster, saying they turned the Black Caps’ own game plan against them to win the World Twenty20 semi-final.

31 Mar 2016 11:29 PM

New Zealand rejects change of flag

25 Mar 2016 7:43 AM

Mohammad Javad Zarif defends Iran missile tests

Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended the nation’s right to use ballistic missiles following a test last week, but offered no explanation for anti-Israeli messages reportedly written on them.

15 Mar 2016 7:05 AM

Martin Crowe, a batting great and T20 pioneer, dies at 53

Crowe also won plaudits for his captaincy in both the Test and one-day formats.

03 Mar 2016 12:00 PM

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

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

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

New Zealand city marks 5 years since earthquake which killed 185

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel said there was an incredible opportunity to reimagine and reinvent the city.

22 Feb 2016 11:32 AM

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

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

Death toll from ferocious Fiji cyclone rises to 3

A curfew has been extended through Sunday and police empowered to make arrests without a warrant.

21 Feb 2016 12:06 PM

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