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New Zealand, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns

The two leaders also raised concerns about the situation in the South China Sea, where China has militarised several artificially constructed islands and is pressing its extensive territorial claims

New Zealand reports 10,294 new community cases of coronavirus today

New Zealand recorded 10,294 new community cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the country's Ministry of Health said in a statement.Of the new community infections, 2,274 were detected in the largest city of Auckland, according to the ministry. In addition, 66 new cases of COVID-19 were detected at the New Zealand border, said the ministry.Currently, 524 patients are being treated in New Zealand hospitals, including 14 in intensive care units. The ministry also reported 18 more deaths from COVID-19.New Zealand has reported 858,576 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic in the country.

US raises concern over security framework between Solomon Islands, China

United States, Australia, Japan and New Zealand expressed concerns about a proposed security framework between the Solomon Islands and China and its "serious risks to a free and open Indo-Pacific."

New Zealand reports 12,575 new community cases of Covid-19

New Zealand recorded 12,575 fresh community cases of Covid on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

New Zealand reports 15,918 community cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours

New Zealand reported 15,918 new community cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

Australia, New Zealand worried by China deal with Solomon Islands

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers on Monday voiced concerns about the potential for a Chinese military presence on the Solomon Islands.

New Zealand to remove coronavirus pandemic mandates as omicron wanes

New Zealand will remove many of its COVID-19 pandemic mandates over the next two weeks as an outbreak of the omicron variant begins to wane.

New Zealand reports 20,907 new community cases of Covid-19

Among the new community infections, 4,291 were in the largest city Auckland

New Zealand ready to 'welcome the world back' as tourism restarts

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said Wednesday her nation was ready to welcome the world back with most tourists allowed to return by May as the nation continues to ease its coronavirus restrictions.

New Zealand imposes sanctions on about 100 Russians, including Putin

New Zealand has introduced sanctions against the Russian leadership, including President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, with the total list amounting to some 100 Russians

New Zealand will rush through new law to sanction Russia over Ukraine war

New Zealand's government said Monday it plans to rush through a new law that will allow it to impose economic sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine

New Zealand signed free trade deal with Britain: PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand and Britain signed FTA on Tuesday that unlocks unprecedented access to the British market and accelerates New Zealand's Covid-19 recovery, said New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.

New Zealand approves third Covid vaccine Novavax for those over 18

New Zealanders will soon be able to access a third type of Novavax vaccine following the government's confirmation.

Going to make us better moving forward: Dean Elgar on winning 2nd Test

South Africa white-ball skipper Dean Elgar expressed happiness after his side defeated New Zealand in the second and final Test here at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday.

New Zealand registers 14,941 new community coronavirus cases

New Zealand reported 14,941 new community cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, said the Ministry of Health in a statement.

Women's WC to go ahead with 9 players a side due to Covid outbreak

With an aim to conduct an uninterrupted tournament, the ICC said all matches at the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup in New Zealand could be played with nine players in case of a Covid outbreak.

Currency markets try to regain footing in Ukraine crisis, NZ dollar jumps

Away from the threat of a full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the New Zealand dollar jumped 0.52% after Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised ROI, stating more tightening could be necessary.

New Zealand central bank makes third straight hike, plans bond sales

New Zealand's central bank raised interest rates by 25 bps, a third consecutive hike that brings borrowing costs to pre-Covid levels, saying it would sell bonds as it looks to counter rising inflation

New Zealand's Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests 'imported'

Claiming inspiration from truckers' anti-vaccine mandate demonstrations in Canada, the protesters have also blocked several streets around parliament with their trucks, vans and motorcycles

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns diagnosed with bowel cancer

The 51-year-old Cairns, who is wheel-chair bound as he got paralysed below the waist, on Saturday shared an update on his health on social media, saying he was told on Friday that he had bowel cancer