Health insurance works only when everyone contributesA small group of health insurance customers accounts for most hospitalisation costs. The remaining 95% must pay premiums to keep the system...
23 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11A French woman is critically ill with hantavirus, requiring an artificial lung, as the cruise ship outbreak reaches 11 cases and three deat...
13 May, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Kazakhstan to attract international investors; introduce Golden Visa scheme & reform residency rules for skilled foreignersKazakhstan is setting the stage for a transformative migration policy. With a focus on drawing in top-tier professionals and foreign invest...
12 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Who is Mark Smythe, and how and where did he die? Hollywood composer cause of death revealed as New Zealander dies while hiking on Mount Wilson Trail in CaliforniaWho is Mark Smythe, and how and where did he die? Mark Smythe, a composer and professor from New Zealand, died after a medical emergency wh...
11 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
New Zealand’s new citizenship test pushes migrants to apply earlyMigrants in New Zealand are planning to apply for citizenship early after the government announced a mandatory citizenship test from 2027. ...
11 May, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Passengers begin evacuating from cruise ship hit by hantavirusPassengers and crew are being evacuated from a cruise ship after a hantavirus outbreak. Global health officials are overseeing the process....
11 May, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship begin flying home from Canary IslandsPassengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius are flying home from Tenerife. They are being evacuated by military and governmen...
11 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Hantavirus outbreak: What is this virus, and which 12 countries are directly or indirectly linked to the cruise ship health emergency?A cruise ship in the South Atlantic is experiencing a severe health emergency with confirmed hantavirus infections and multiple fatalities....
08 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
New Zealand to introduce citizenship test from 2027: Who must take it and what it will includeNew Zealand will implement a citizenship test for most applicants from late 2027, assessing understanding of civic responsibilities and dem...
08 May, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
How weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive for AmericansA weaker US dollar, down about 10% since early 2025, is quietly increasing costs for Americans, impacting everything from vacations to groc...
03 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
India–New Zealand FTA to double India’s engineering exports to $280–300 mn in five yearsIndia's engineering exports to New Zealand are set to double in the next five years. A new free trade agreement grants zero-duty market acc...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to be signed on Monday, says PM Christopher LuxonIndia and New Zealand will sign a Free Trade Agreement on Monday, April 27. This landmark deal aims to boost bilateral trade significantly....
24 Apr, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Rohit Sharma all but ruled out for Mumbai Indians' IPL clash against Punjab KingsRohit Sharma is likely to miss Mumbai Indians' IPL clash against Punjab Kings due to a hamstring injury sustained during their last match. ...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Explained: Cost of living in New Zealand and how to plan your expensesNew Zealand has revealed the cost of living for newcomers. Key expenses include housing, which varies by city and type. Food costs depend o...
06 Apr, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
New Zealand’s Specific Purpose Work Visa: Who can apply and key rules explainedNew Zealand's Specific Purpose Work Visa facilitates temporary employment for defined roles, projects, or events. Applicants require eviden...
29 Mar, 2026, 01.26 PM IST