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Heinrich Klaasen Announces Retirement from International Cricket

02 Jun 2025

South African wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen has retired from international cricket. The 33-year-old, known for his aggressive middle-order batting and consistent white-ball performances, said he made the decision to retire so he could spend more quality time with his family. "It is a sad day for me as I announce that...

Indian-Origin MPs Propose Bills on Virginity Testing, Liquor Licensing in New Zealand

25 Apr 2025

Two Indian-origin members of parliament in New Zealand have proposed members' bills to address significant social causes. Although the bill introduced by Priyanca Radhakrishnan was to criminalise virginity testing and hymenoplasty, that by Parmjeet Parmar attempted to find a balance between alcohol licensing and the welfare of communities. Radhakrishnan is...

New Zealand Proposes Gender Definition Bill Based on Biological Sex After UK Court Ruling

22 Apr 2025

New Zealand's populist party New Zealand First reopened the gender identity debate by tabling a bill that legally classifies people of both sex according to biology. This comes after the UK Supreme Court recently ruled to legally classify women according to sex at the time of birth. Deputy PM Winston...

Australia and New Zealand Lead Global Rebellion Against US Tariffs

10 Apr 2025

Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in defending free trade after US President Donald Trump rocked markets by imposing sweeping tariffs on dozens of nations. Although Trump has suspended the levies for 90 days, the damage is done. His trade policy has shaken global markets, prompting regional players...

Treaty Principles Bill Rejected: Protests erupt in New Zealand over Māori Rights

10 Apr 2025

In a powerful display of public will, New Zealand's Parliament on Thursday rejected the Treaty Principles Bill New Zealand. The ACT Party forced the bill to redefine fundamental principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, the country's founding agreement between Māori and the British Crown. But after the weeks of widespread...

2026 FIFA World Cup: Japan, New Zealand Secure Their Spots

25 Mar 2025

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the list of qualified teams continues to grow. Japan and New Zealand both have secured their spots through distinct qualification paths set to be take place next year. Japan's Road to Qualification Japan made history by becoming the first nation, outside of the...

Why India-New Zealand FTA Could Be a Game Change | TDG Explainer

20 Mar 2025

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand isn’t just another trade deal — it’s a potential goldmine waiting to be unlocked. With bilateral trade standing at a modest $1.7 billion, this agreement could explode that figure tenfold over the next decade. Imagine the scale of new...

Blobfish Wins New Zealand’s Fish of the Year, Leaving Rivals Behind

18 Mar 2025

The blobfish, once mocked as the “world’s ugliest animal,” has now claimed a new title—New Zealand’s Fish of the Year. This deep-sea species, known as Psychrolutes marcidus, lives in the high-pressure waters off New Zealand and Australia. What Makes Blobfish So Unique? Unlike most fish, the blobfish does not have...

China Conducts Live-Fire Drill Near New Zealand, Raising Safety Concerns

22 Feb 2025

Once again, a Chinese naval task force fired live rounds during an offshore drill on Saturday. The New Zealand government confirmed the exercise after the Chinese warships issued a radio warning. Notably, this was their second military drill in just two days in international waters between Australia and New Zealand....

Mount Taranaki in New Zealand Granted Human Rights and Responsibilities, Here’s Why

31 Jan 2025

A landmark decision for Indigenous rights, Mount Taranaki in New Zealand has been given the status of legal personhood, also known as Taranaki Maunga in Māori. This new law grants all the rights, responsibilities, and duties of a human being to the mountain. It is the latest natural entity in...

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