Fuel prices remain high as plans are revised for any shortage
Some transport projects may have to be delayed after soaring fuel prices were projected to drain between $80m and $311m from the national funding pool that pays for New Zealand’s…
New Zealand Plans Citizenship Test Changes — What Could It Mean for Migrants?
Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will have to pass a test about starting next year. What might that look like and how do other countries do similar…
India’s negotiators threatened to walk out of trade talks with New Zealand, official reveals
Indian negotiators threatened to walk out of trade talks with New Zealand over its persistent efforts to include dairy, New Zealand’s chief trade official says. Vangelis Vitalis revealed the detail…
Immigration says changes will see US-style crackdown ‘completely wrong’ – Erica Claims
Claims proposed law changes would result in a US-style overstayer crackdown were “completely wrong”, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says. She told a select committee on Wednesday the Immigration (Enhanced Risk…
Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s C’ship: Meghalaya moves closer to quarter-final berth
Meghalaya took a step closer to qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men’s National Football Championship from Group A, routing Andhra Pradesh at the Rama Krishna Mission…
Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan visit Shapoor Zadran in Greater Noida hospital
Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan visited former Afghanistan left-arm pacer Shapoor Zadran at a hospital in Greater Noida, where he is currently undergoing treatment for Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a life-threatening…
IPL 2026: Kohli’s 105* guides RCB to 6-wicket win over KKR in Raipur
Virat Kohli’s 60-ball unbeaten 105 helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Wednesday…
IPL: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to complete 14000 T20 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli has become the first Indian batter to reach 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. RCB star brought up the milestone with his 78th…
“Proud moment that tournament has returned here”: Rajeev Shukla hails Raipur’s return as IPL venue after long gap
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla highlighted the growing prominence of Raipur as a cricket venue, noting that the city has once again…
CSK hit with another major blow as Jamie Overton returns home to get thigh injury assessed
Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) hopes of mounting a late push for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs have taken another major hit, with all-rounder Jamie Overton returning to England…
“Pressure is a privilege”: Virat Kohli after his match-winning ton against KKR
Virat Kohli highlighted that being under the pump brings out improvement in the game saying, “pressure is a privilege” after scoring an unbeaten 105 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)…
Government considered phasing out fees-free university scheme before axing it
The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers the cost…
‘We all know Virat Kohli is a dangerous player while chasing’: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane reflected on his side’s defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday, acknowledging the impact of drop catches of Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.…
Christopher Luxon signals immigration policy, more capital spending in Budget 2026
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised “careful” immigration policy and signalled more capital spending than expected in an annual pre-Budget speech. Speaking about the need for social cohesion, Luxon highlighted…
Indian students face growing visa delays as processing times climb
Latest statistics from Immigration New Zealand reveal Indian applicants are waiting nearly twice as long as Chinese applicants for visa decisions, creating uncertainty for immigration advisers and international students alike.…
Anurag Thakur to campaign for BJP candidates in Himachal municipal polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday intensified its campaign for the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Himachal Pradesh by fielding former Union Minister and MP Anurag Thakur to canvass…
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari holds victory procession in Bhabanipur, vacates Nandigram assembly seat
Following a landslide victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led a massive victory procession through the Bhabanipur constituency on Wednesday. Adhikari took his oath…
Maharashtra CM reduces convoy by half, ends foreign visits for ministers; encourages public transport use
In a significant move aimed at reducing fuel consumption and improving the use of public resources, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced a series of administrative measures, including…
Karnataka government withdraws 2022 order banning hijab in classrooms, allows “limited traditional symbols”
The Karnataka government has withdrawn a February 5, 2022, order on school and college uniforms and issued fresh guidelines permitting students to wear “limited traditional and faith-based symbols” with prescribed…
Safety, convenience of Char Dham pilgrims remains government’s top priority: Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that the safety and convenience of Char Dham pilgrims remain the government’s top priority. To ensure smooth darshan for devotees, the slot…
UP: FIR lodged against former ADM, bank officials in Rs 400 crore land scam in Kanpur Dehat
The Uttar Pradesh government, continuing its ‘zero tolerance’ policy against corruption, has initiated major action in an alleged land scam worth around Rs 400 crore in Kanpur Dehat. Acting on…
Allahabad High Court pulls up Prayagraj Police over lapses in gangrape-murder probe, seeks DCP’s explanation
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the police investigation in a gangrape and murder case related to the Nawabganj police station area of Prayagraj and directed the…
Tripura government implements 50% WFH rule for employees following PM Modi’s appeal
The Government of Tripura has issued a new memorandum announcing austerity measures aimed at reducing government expenditure and conserving fuel. This decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide appeal to…
National eyes KiwiSaver changes as Luxon hardens on immigration
Christopher Luxon says National will consider changes to KiwiSaver policy ahead of the election while making his lines clear on immigration — telling businesses he would be choosing “social stability”…
How is butter imported from America cheaper than butter made in New Zealand… IN New Zealand supermarkets?
No seriously.At Pak’nSave, shoppers recently spotted US butter selling for $6.99 a block, while locally made butter was priced at around $8.39. So somehow a product travelling thousands of kilometres…