Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species | New Zealand

A necropsy of a shark whale, thought to be the world's rarest whale species, is being carried out in New Zealand, marking the first time a complete specimen has been examined. The spade-toothed whale is a species of beaked whale that gets its name from the resemblance of its teeth to the spade-like “lens blades” […]
New Zealand: the fight to protect Māori rights – podcast | Māori

It started at the northern tip of the North Island and gained momentum as it moved down the country. By march – or Hikoi – It was concluded nine days later in front of Parliament in Wellington, with 42,000 participants and considered one of the largest in New Zealand history. The demonstrations were sparked by […]
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 […]