New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
India focused on mobility for skilled workers as NZ tightens immigration rules: MEAIndia is focused on ensuring greater mobility for its high-skilled professionals rather than broader migration issues, the Ministry of Exte...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Defence, digital ties on PM Modi's Jakarta visit agendaPrime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Jakarta will prioritize finalizing a BrahMos missile deal and exploring submarine collaboration wit...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand from July 6-11 to deepen tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6-11. The visit ...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
PM Modi to make first official visit to New Zealand next weekNew Zealand is set to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his first official visit next week, a historic occasion marking the f...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
New Zealand may implement stricter immigration rules for IndiansNew Zealand is reportedly set to implement stricter immigration rules specifically targeting Indian nationals, a move that could strain dip...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Time doesn't fly fast enough for single malt companiesIndia's booming single malt whisky market faces a significant challenge: time. Demand has surged dramatically, outpacing production capabil...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
New Zealand urges international students to apply for visas at least three months before travelNew Zealand is urging international students to apply for visas at least three months ahead of their travel plans due to a 20% surge in app...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Who is Ryan Mendes? Cape Verde captain reportedly under investigation for alleged rape in New ZealandCape Verde's World Cup star Ryan Mendes is under investigation in New Zealand for an alleged rape involving a FIFA support worker. The inci...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
New Zealand warns missing police certificates could lead to student, temporary visa refusalsNew Zealand now mandates police certificates for temporary visa applicants, including students. Applications lacking this crucial document ...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
J&K working to create new exporters as India targets export surge: Omar AbdullahJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced India's ambitious goal to double exports by 2030, emphasizing his government's com...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
New Zealand to end at-home Occupational English Test for immigration applications from July 13New Zealand immigration will no longer accept at-home Occupational English Test (OET) results from July 13, 2026. Applicants must now compl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: New Zealand disappointed but proud after exitNew Zealand's World Cup campaign concluded with a 5-1 defeat to Belgium, leaving them at the bottom of Group G. Despite the loss, coach Dar...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Toasting with Indian whisky: On the house diplomats turning ambassadors of Desi single maltsIndian diplomats are increasingly championing domestic single malt whiskies abroad, transforming embassies into showcases for connoisseurs....
22 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Whisky, no more a colonial hangoverIndia's whisky scene is experiencing a remarkable 'swadeshi' boom, with domestic premium brands like Indri and Rampur rising in popularity,...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST