New Zealand: News
08 Sep 2017
FacebookFacebook is beta testing a Tinder-like feature for friends
Facebook wants you to meet your friends more often, for which it's now beta testing a new feature in Messenger.
04 Sep 2017
MumbaiMan dupes diamond seller of Rs. 1.33cr-worth diamonds; gets arrested
Mumbai's DB Marg Police arrested a man named Pinal Shah for allegedly cheating a diamond shop owner of Rs. 1.33 crore.
04 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Versova man loses Rs. 1.45L in cyber credit-card fraud
Tahir Sheikh of Mumbai's Versova was duped of Rs. 1.45L in a cyber-fraud when his public sector bank credit-card was used on Indian and global portals by cyber-criminals.
26 Jun 2017
Indian GovernmentIndian Govt. hikes visa fee for foreigners
The Indian Government has hiked at least 50% of the visa charges on foreign nationals citing the increase in visa charges being made by the US, Australia and New Zealand.
17 Jun 2017
UNICEFChildren in rich countries: One in five lives in poverty
One in five children lives in relative poverty even in rich countries.
25 Apr 2017
ItalyChina: 'Religious' names banned for Muslim children in Xinjiang
Officials in China's Xinjiang have released a list of banned "religious" names for Muslim babies; children with "unacceptable" names might be denied household registration, which is important to access state benefits.
24 Apr 2017
SportsMan Kaur at 101 wins gold in 100m sprint
India's 101-year old athlete Man Kaur won a gold medal in 100-metre race at the 2017 World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand. It was her career's 17th gold medal.
20 Apr 2017
ImmigrantsNow, New Zealand toughens immigration requirements
In an attempt to limit immigration in the country, the government of New Zealand has decided to toughen visa norms for skilled immigrants.
11 Apr 2017
United States of AmericaUS, Mexico, Canada announce joint-bid for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States of America, Mexico and Canada have announced their intention to put a joint bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
22 Mar 2017
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Plastic currency notes - RBI to begin field trials soon
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is planning to introduce new Rs 10 plastic currency notes on trial basis from September.
17 Mar 2017
South Africa2022 Commonwealth Games: UK cities join together as hosts?
After Durban pulled out of hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation is considering a bid from various cities of the United Kingdom to host the games jointly.
16 Mar 2017
WorldNew Zealand's Whanganui river given legal human status
In a first of its kind, a New Zealand river has been granted the legal-status of a person.
17 Feb 2017
Mahesh BhupathiIndia to host Uzbekistan for Davis Cup tie
After defeating New Zealand in the round one of the Asia Oceania Zone group 1 Davis Cup tie, India will host Uzbekistan for the round two. Uzbekistan had defeated Korea in their round one tie.
03 Feb 2017
PuneMumbai boy repeatedly stabs molester before escaping
A Class IV student of Deedee's Madrassa in Sewri repeatedly stabbed a teacher with a pen, who was trying to sodomize him, before escaping.
11 Jan 2017
Pakistan NewsPakistan in danger of not directly qualifying for 2019 WC
At eighth position in ICC rankings, Pakistan cricket team is in danger of not qualifying for the 2019 ICC World Cup in United Kingdom.
26 Dec 2016
IndiaChinese carriers offer low fares to attract Indians
Mainland Chinese airlines are attracting more Indian flyers by offering low fares on busy routes.
25 Dec 2016
Duke UniversityScientists can tell who is likely to become a criminal
In a study published on the Nature Human Behaviour scientific journal, scientists have shown, using brain tests, that they can tell which children would grow up to be criminals.
12 Dec 2016
SpainSpain hold NZ in a draw to enter final 8
Spain fought hard to hold New Zealand in a 3-3 draw and entered the quarter-finals of 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow.
11 Dec 2016
South AfricaIndia register second win at the Hockey Junior World Cup
India are on top of Pool D after recording their second win of the Men's Hockey Junior World Cup 2016 against England. India won 5-3.
10 Dec 2016
South KoreaGermany defeat New Zealand; enter quarterfinals of Hockey Junior WC
Germany became the first team to enter the quarter-finals of the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup at Lucknow. They defeated New Zealand 2-1 to top the Pool C.
09 Dec 2016
IndiaIndian boys thrash Canada 4-0
Hosts India went on to thrash Canada 4-0 in their opening game of Pool-D at the 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup in Lucknow.
08 Dec 2016
GermanyJunior Hockey World Cup kicks off in Lucknow
The 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup kicked off today at Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium, Lucknow.
05 Dec 2016
Prime MinisterJohn Key, New Zealand PM to resign
New Zealand's Prime Minister, John Key, in an unexpected announcement said that he would be resigning from the Prime Minister's position
30 Nov 2016
AustraliaAustralia level the ongoing hockey series with India
World number one Australia made a comeback in the second match against India to level the series 1-1.
29 Nov 2016
South KoreaPakistan not to participate in Junior Hockey World Cup
Pakistan junior hockey team will not be participating in the upcoming men's hockey junior world cup as they missed their deadlines to apply for the visa.
24 Nov 2016
South KoreaThe US' Trans-Pacific Partnership exit could benefit India
US President-elect Donald Trump's announced he would exit the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on his first day in office.
27 Oct 2016
IndiaNarendra Modi and New Zealand PM talk terror
New Zealand PM, John Key, who is currently in India on a bilateral visit, was briefed by PM Modi on terrorism that emanated from Pakistan and recent attacks on Indian soil.
26 Oct 2016
DelhiAIIMS opens special psychiatric OPD for cyber addicts
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has opened a special psychiatric Out Patient Department (OPD) for those hooked on social media, online gaming, or the internet in general.
21 Oct 2016
FacebookFacebook's Marketplace to disrupt India's classifieds market?
With Facebook recently adding a new popular feature, Marketplace, for enabling users to buy and sell items, many experts predicts that it will be a boon to India's classified market.
21 Oct 2016
National GeographicKerala's Kakkathuruthu Island featured on NatGeo's list
Kakkathuruthu Island in Kerala's backwaters has made it to 'Around the World in 24 hours' list compiled by the National Geographic.
16 Sep 2016
USACanoeing makes its Paralympic debut
Canoeing became the 22nd sport to be added into the Paralympic games.
05 Sep 2016
Bombay High CourtBombay HC: Not an 'offence' to watch pirated films
The Bombay High Court ruled that 'merely' watching a pirated copy of a film is not a punishable offence under the Copyright Act.
02 Sep 2016
IndiaInvest Rs.10 crore, get Indian residency
In a policy aimed at wooing foreign investors, the Indian government announced that foreign investors bringing in a minimum of Rs.10 crore capital will be be eligible for permanent residence status.
