Pacer Jacob Duffy was named in New Zealand's squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Wednesday after an outstanding 2025 in which he captured 81 international wickets. The 31-year-old Duffy broke Richard Hadlee's 40-year-old record of 79 wickets in a year and rose to second place on world T20 bowling rankings.

A New Zealand man was arrested for breaking through a glass alarm and breaching airport security at Australia's Perth airport. The 25-year-old was was allegedly intoxicated and not allowed to board his flight due to his state.

Longtime Malibu residents are concerned about the city's rebuilding process as international buyers purchase burned-out lots after the Palisades Fire.

New Zealand has finalized a free-trade agreement with India, local media including BusinessDesk and Radio NZ reported, citing unidentified officials.

While New Zealand have not named a full-strength squad with a lot of youngsters getting chance, India are almost at their best. Let us take a look at five players you should be keenly watching in the IND vs NZ ODI series.

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Shreyas Iyer had been out of international cricket since October after sustaining a spleen laceration with internal bleeding on Australia tour. | Cricket

Shreyas Iyer, who had recently made his competitive return in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after being sidelined for more than months due to a serious injury, had been included in India’s squad for the New Zealand ODIs but his participation was subject to clearance from BCCI’s CoE.

The unregulated online gaming era in New Zealand is set to come to an end, with a deadline for 2026 looming overhead. Specifically, a new online casino gambling bill has been introduced by the New Zealand government,

Chris Wood stands as New Zealand’s most accomplished modern-era striker, with 88 nternational caps and a scoring record that ranks among first in the country's history. The forward has spent over a decade in the Premier League and Championship, producing consistent goal totals for clubs such as Burnley, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.