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In 2017, geologists argued that Earth has an eighth continent; Zealandia covers 4.9 million square kilometres, with 94% lying beneath the Pacific- Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule: Check full men’s and women’s matches, timings and where to watch in India
- India seek Sri Lanka Test series win to revive World Test Championship hopes
- New Zealand to shift visitor visa applications online from September 24New Zealand visitor visa applications will transition to a new system soon. Most visitor visa applications must use the enhanced Immigratio...13 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Gambhir is 'badhiya banda' but people can't digest his style sometime: HarbhajanHarbhajan Singh defends Gautam Gambhir against criticism for his coaching methods. He acknowledges Gambhir's straightforward approach may b...13 Aug, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
- In the mid-1980s, a New Zealand botanist left gorse on abandoned farmland; native trees gradually grew through it and shaded it outA botanist left gorse to restore farmland on New Zealand's Banks Peninsula. This spiky shrub provided shelter and moisture for native seedl...12 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan seal 2027 World Cup berth, West Indies to go through qualifiers againAfghanistan has secured automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This victory means the West Indies must now enter the quali...11 Aug, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Australia lead WTC standings as India look to revive campaign against Sri LankaAustralia leads the World Test Championship standings with seven wins from eight matches. South Africa follows in second place, having secu...09 Aug, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- In 1981, only 5 black robins remained. Check how scientists used other species to save them from extinctionIn 1981-82, the Chatham Island black robin faced dire straits, with just five birds remaining. To combat this decline, wildlife officials i...09 Aug, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- In the 1960s, New Zealand sheep farmers expanded wool production as the industry flourished. Years later, growing global demand for natural fibres and rising synthetic fabric costs produced an unexpected comeback, making wool profitable again after years of declineThe wool industry in New Zealand is bouncing back after enduring decades of challenges. An increase in synthetic fabric costs has sparked g...08 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- New Zealand changes parent visa rules from October 2026: 90% by queue, 10% via ballot systemNew Zealand will implement a hybrid selection system for its Parent Resident Visa category starting October 5, 2026. Approximately ninety p...08 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- Fleming 'like me, but better': McCullum on new England Test coachStephen Fleming has been appointed as England's new Test coach. He will take over for the upcoming tour of South Africa. Fleming, a former ...07 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- India's latest trade deals to open new global markets for Arunachal farmers, manufacturers: Piyush GoyalNew trade deals offer Arunachal Pradesh farmers and manufacturers global market access. Nine agreements spanning thirty-eight countries cre...07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- In 2023, New Zealand scientists propagated a species once reduced to just two plants. Now, hundreds are being planted making it one of the country's biggest restoration successesConservationists have successfully revived one of New Zealand's rarest plants. About 250 Craspedia argentea seedlings are now planted at Ma...06 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
- New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...06 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
- New Zealand announces major overhaul of seasonal worker scheme; changes from 2027New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will see reforms starting in 2027. These changes aim to simplify recruitment and improve ...01 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...30 Jul, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration banNew Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously i...29 Jul, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- In 1861, an English lord sent three red deer to New Zealand for sport; the animals multiplied until government hunters were killing 50,000 a yearThree deer introduced in 1861 multiplied into a national crisis. New Zealand's government hired men to kill 50,000 deer annually. These cul...28 Jul, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
- New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for IndiansNew Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for...27 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
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