Full list: New Year Honours 2026
The full list of New Year Honours recipients, released on December The New Zealand Order of Merit To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Professor Helen…
Severe thunderstorm watch for much of North Island .
Thunderstorm warning issued. (Source: istock.com) A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for a large swathe of the North Island this New Year’s Eve, from Whangārei in the north to…
‘Eco Bharat’ Startup Honored in Rajasthan’s Top 10 by Chief Minister, Awarded Incentive Grant
Jaipur, Rajasthan: The Rajasthan government organized a Startup Conclave as part of Innovation Day celebrations at the Rajasthan International Center, where the Chief Minister of the state, Bhajanlal Sharma, was…
Papakura rowdy house revealed as Auckland’s worst for noise complaints.
Driving down Duke St, Papakura, you would not suspect it to contain Auckland’s unruliest house. The quiet, suburban street dotted with a mix of brick and tile and weatherboard houses…
NZ festivals face toughest summer yet as Splore confirms final year
After more than two decades, Splore Festival has confirmed its 2026 event will be its last, becoming one of the latest casualties in a challenging period for festivals both here…
Nurse’s autistic son could face deportation after Immigration NZ rejects visa
A Nelson nurse says he is living in fear as he tries to stop the deportation of his autistic child. Immigration New Zealand has denied 5-year-old Aidhan Nithin a pathway…
DHURANDHAR BECOMES A TRUE GLOBAL GAME-CHANGER
With yet another thunderous third weekend, Dhurandhar has scored ₹870.36 crore ($97 million USD) worldwide gross, making it the highest grossing film of the year and sealing its place among…
India Free Trade Deal Faces Political Pushback
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has accused the government of fast-tracking the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with India for political gain, warning that stronger outcomes could have been…
India New Zealand Business Council Welcomes Landmark NZ–India Free Trade Agreement
India and New Zealand have struck a comprehensive free trade agreement, and India’s cabinet has now, reportedly, also signed off on the deal. The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC)…
Fake Cop Tries to Pull Over Real Police — While Drunk
A bizarre and dangerous incident has unfolded in Auckland after a man posing as a police officer attempted to pull over an actual police car — while allegedly more than…
Physical Disability T20 series: Effort by Shiva Shankara goes in vain in third game
India Senior’s GS Shiva Shankara’s grand effort with the bat went in vain as India A finally pulled one back in the three-match Physical Disability T20 series, which came to…
Renshaw, Wildermuth centuries guide Brisbane Heat to record BBL chase
Matt Renshaw and Jack Wildermuth’s memorable hundred helped Brisbane Heat to chase the highest-ever target in Big Bash League history and the third-highest in T20s against Perth Scorchers on Friday.…
“We wanted to express ourselves in all departments”: Suryakumar Yadav after India’s 3-1 T20 series win over South Africa
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav credited India’s 3-1 T20 series win over South Africa to the team sticking to their brand of cricket and expressing themselves freely. He highlighted the team’s…
“Plenty to take away”: Aiden Markram after South Africa suffers a 30-run defeat against India
After losing the fifth and final T20I by 30 runs against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, South Africa captain Aiden Markram said that this experience will prove…
“Except openers, we are flexible to bat anywhere”: Tilak Varma speaks on his batting position
After smashing an explosive fifty in the fifth T20I against South Africa, Tilak Varma said he is flexible with his batting position, willing to adapt wherever the Indian team needs…
“Got some different skills”: Tilak Varma on Suryakumar Yadav
Star batter Tilak Varma has backed India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, who is going through a rough patch in T20I cricket. Varma’s comment came after India defeated South Africa by…
Ram Gopal Varma hails ‘Dhurandhar’ as “quantum leap in Indian cinema”, director Aditya Dhar says “Your films whispered in my head”
In a heartening show of mutual admiration, two filmmakers from different generations – Ram Gopal Varma and Aditya Dhar found common ground in their shared respect for each other. In…
Inside Alia Bhatt’s intimate Christmas bash with family; Neetu Kapoor, Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt and others join
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has officially kick-started her Christmas festivities, starting off with an intimate yet glittering celebration with her family. The actor’s sister, Shaheen Bhatt, shared pictures from the…
‘Ikkis’ final trailer reveals intense battlefield scenes, Dharmendra’s dialogue is the highlight
The final trailer for Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra’s biographical war drama ‘Ikkis’ was unveiled on Friday to give viewers a deeper look into the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal,…
Bhagyashree visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple, says she can’t stay away from Varanasi
Actor Bhagyashree spent her Friday morning in the spiritual city of Varanasi to wrap up the year on a positive note and offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The…
Sahi Pakde Hain! Shilpa Shinde returns as Angoori Bhabhi in ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain 2.0’
Actor Shilpa Shinde is all set to return to television as her beloved character Angoori Bhabhi with the launch of ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai 2.0.’ The popular comedy show will…
Obama’s favourite films of 2025 include ‘Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet,’ and ‘One Battle After Another’
Former US President Barack Obama has shared his list of favourite films, books and songs of 2025. The former president posted the list on social media as part of a…
“Raised me to be strong, fearless”: Bigg Boss 19 runner-up Farrhana Bhatt remembers her grandfather
Bigg Boss 19 first runner-up Farrhana Bhatt remembered her late grandfather on his sixth death anniversary as she penned an emotional note in his memory. Farrhana, often spoke about the…
Mallika Sherawat attends White House Christmas dinner, calls invite “surreal”
Mallika Sherawat recently surprised her fans by sharing glimpses from a special Christmas celebration held at the White House in Washington DC. The ‘Murder’ actor posted photos and videos from…
“Twice Born”: Singer B Praak, wife Meera blessed with baby boy
Music composer and singer B Praak has shared happy news with his fans, announcing that he and his wife Meera Bachan have been blessed with a baby boy. The couple…