New Zealand links parliamentary hack to Chinese state-backed group

New Zealand said on Tuesday that a Chinese state-backed hacking campaign would target the New Zealand parliament in 2021. The accusation comes a day after the United States and Britain took action against an attack by a China-backed hacking group. New Zealand’s Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) said malicious cyber activity targeting the country’s parliament … Read more

New Zealand-EU trade deal to come into effect on May 1

Sydney – New Zealand said on Monday that its free trade agreement with the European Union will come into effect on May 1, subject to approval by the New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand notified the EU earlier on Monday that it had ratified the deal, Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McLay said in a statement. … Read more

New Zealand troops help Solomon Islands elections

Sydney – New Zealand said on Monday it would send defense personnel, helicopters and a navy ship to the Solomon Islands to help with national elections next month in which relations with China will be a key issue. The deployment is part of a $6.48 million support package for the Solomon Islands Electoral Commission announced … Read more

Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra join Chennai Super Kings camp for IPL 2024 | Cricket News

Ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, New Zealand cricketers Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell and Rashid Ravindra Rachin Ravindra participated in the training camp of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Chennai-based team shared pictures of the New Zealand trio joining the squad. Santner … Read more

Pakistan will host a tri-nation series with New Zealand and South Africa to compete for the 2025 Champions Trophy | Cricket News

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan will host a three-match series before hosting the Champions Trophy in February next year, in which New Zealand and South Africa will take part. The PCB president has invited Roger Toews (New Zealand Cricket Association president) and Lawson Naidu (South Africa Cricket Association president) to visit … Read more

Rachin Ravindra becomes youngest recipient of Sir Richard Hadley Medal | Cricket News

Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand’s biggest gain during the World Cup in India, on Wednesday became the youngest recipient of the Sir Richard Hadley Medal after becoming New Zealand’s male cricketer of the year. By. Among women, Melie Kerr won the major New Zealand Cricket Award. Kane Williamson was awarded the Australia New Zealand Test Player … Read more

Alex Carey helps Australia beat New Zealand; moves past Rishabh Pant into elite list | Cricket News

Alex Carey reacts after Australia’s win.©AFP Australia’s Alex Carey joins an elite group of fellow legends Adam Gilchrist and India star Rishabh Pant in a successful trial run The second highest score scored by a wicketkeeper-batsman in the chase. Carey achieved this in the second Test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. In a tense … Read more

Flight to Auckland suffers technical issues, 12 hospitalized

Wellington— Twelve passengers were hospitalized on Monday after technical problems caused a sudden turbulence on a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland, airlines and first responders told AFP on Monday. At least one person has been seriously injured after flight LA800 reportedly encountered difficulties over the Tasman Sea. Passengers told local media that the … Read more

Pat Cummins ‘stole’ Alex Carey’s century, then issues clarifying cricket news

An exciting Test match was played between Australia and New Zealand, with Pat Cummins’ team emerging victorious and so was the captain himself. While moments like this are celebrated by fans, Cummins has faced criticism on social media for hitting the winning run off Alex Carey’s 98. Fans have been praying, hoping to see Kyrie … Read more

Australia move to second place in WTC standings after 2-0 series win over New Zealand Cricket News

Australia moved above New Zealand into second place in the World Test Championship rankings after a 2-0 win over their trans-Tasman rivals in Christchurch on Monday. The win in the second Test helped Australia take 12 points on their way to retaining the World Test title. After 12 games, Australia’s score improved from 59.09 to … Read more