Jacob Bethell and Brydon Carse clinch victory for England over New Zealand in first Test | Cricket
The Englishman was heading to Hagley Oval on his electric scooter, hoping for a similarly smooth cruise on day four. There was a bit of New Zealand resistance in the end, but it wasn't enough to prevent the tourists from claiming an eight-wicket win and a one-nil lead in this three-match series. The moment came […]
New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day three – live | New Zealand v England 2024
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 75 overs: England 324-5 (Brook 133, Stokes 41) Will O'Rourke takes the lead with six overs left until the second new ball becomes available. Brook goes for the strike, quickly moves away from it and hides behind the legside square for […]
Living with ‘the stench’: the smelly New Zealand city with an air of despair | New Zealand
IIn a small city across the harbor from New Zealand's capital, an invisible villain is terrorizing the local population. It hangs thick and rotten, seeping through windows, staining laundry, and making people nauseous. The “stench”, as locals call it, is so unpleasant that people have to hold their breath and dash between cars and houses, […]
New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day two – live | New Zealand v England 2024
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 90 overs: New Zealand 341-9 (Phillips 55, O'Rourke 0) Phillips hits Wakes with his back foot through the cover and breaks through the four-four. England's attacking leader was not looking himself this morning, but almost found Phillips' outside edge with an […]
New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live | New Zealand v England 2024
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Yes, the national anthem was sung. The players are out. Chris Woakes has the ball. Cricket is coming. share “Why is Bashir playing?” Instead of leech? ” Paul McIntyre huffs. That's because, as Ben Stokes said in Pakistan last month, he […]
Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England | New Zealand v England 2024
Perhaps the trick to winning a Test series in India is to replace the captain with a left-handed opener. It certainly worked for New Zealand, with Tom Latham stepping up three weeks ago to lead a piece of history with a 3-0 win. This was the first time since then-new manager Alastair Cook led England […]
New Zealand Dollar rises as US Dollar remains sluggish due to optimism in the bond market – FXStreet
The New Zealand dollar strengthened after the RBNZ cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points in November. RBNZ Governor Orr noted that this forecast is consistent with a possible 50 basis point rate cut in February 2025. The dollar has struggled due to optimism in bond markets following President-elect Donald Trump's appointment of […]
Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test | New Zealand v England 2024
CCome rain or shine, New Zealand cricketers tend to have a smile on their faces. But this week, with India's stunning clean sweep and the women's team's victory in the T20 World Cup still fresh in the memory, there is a palpable glow around the place. Hagley Oval was packed for the first Test against […]
England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener | New Zealand v England 2024
Jacob Bethel, a 21-year-old Barbados-born all-rounder, will make his Test debut for England in Christchurch and bat at number three. Jordan Cox's injury forced his selection, but Olly Pope kept the wicket in the first Test against New Zealand, making him the boldest selection for England under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. . Stylish left-handed […]
Tens of thousands march on NZ parliament in protest against Māori treaty bill | New Zealand
The largest protest march in New Zealand history arrived at Parliament on Tuesday, filling the venue with songs of solidarity against controversial legislation that would reinterpret the country's founding treaty between Māori and the Crown. Police said around 42,000 people took part in the march, believed to be the largest demonstration in support of Maori […]