New Zealand

5 killed in New Zealand volcano eruption

At least five people are killed, up to 20 injured and several are reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
U-19s beat NZ by 6 wickets

Bangladesh under-19s cruised to a six-wicket victory over their New Zealand counterparts in the first Youth ODI at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln, New Zealand today.
New Zealand wants to help Bangladesh improve business climate

New Zealand, a top ranked country in terms of ease of doing business, wants to help Bangladesh improve business climate that is seeking to attract more foreign investment.
Bringing up baby: NZ speaker makes parliament more parent-friendly

As New Zealand lawmakers vigorously debated fuel prices in parliament this week, speaker Trevor Mallard calls for order while feeding baby Tūtānekai his bottle.
IND vs NZ: Play suspended and to be resumed tomorrow

The first semi-final of the World Cup will have to wait one more day as play was suspended due to excessive rain.
'Bittersweet' Brathwaite offers reminder of his explosive talent

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite offered a reminder of his astonishing firepower with a knock of 101 off 82 balls that almost delivered one of the greatest World Cup comebacks.
Urgent visa for family members of Christchurch victims

An individual family member of Bangladeshi victims fallen at the acts of terror at Christchurch in New Zealand can now apply for urgent visa to bring the bodies back.
World reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks

Political and religious leaders around the world express disgust and sorrow at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand, with some blaming politicians and the media for having stoked hatred of Muslims that led to the attack.
New Zealand police warn of 'distressing' mosque shooting footage

New Zealand police warns against sharing footage relating to a deadly shooting in Christchurch, after a video online showed a gunman filming himself firing at worshippers inside a mosque.
Wagner five-for puts Kiwis in command despite Tamim ton

Neil Wagner finished with a five-wicket haul as New Zealand ripped through the Bangladesh tail to counter Tamim Iqbal's virtuoso century on day one of the first Test in Hamilton on Thursday.
Taylor becomes NZ’s top run-getter

Ross Taylor has now scored more ODI runs for New Zealand than any other batsman.
700 evacuated from New Zealand town as wildfire threatens

About 700 residents are evacuated from a New Zealand town as a forest fire threatens the area.
Southee five keeps SL to 275-9

Tim Southee's prophecy before the start of the first test against Sri Lanka came true on the opening day of the match as he took his eighth five-wicket haul at the Basin Reserve on Saturday.
New Zealand says Huawei ban not because it's Chinese

New Zealand denies that telecommunications giant Huawei was banned from a 5G network rollout because it is Chinese, saying the problem it faced was a technological one.
145 whales die on remote New Zealand beach

Up to 145 pilot whales have died in a mass stranding on a remote part of a small New Zealand island, authorities say.
Pakistan beat New Zealand by two runs

Left-arm pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi defended 17 runs in the last over as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by two runs in a thrilling finish to the first Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
Richard Hadlee has cancer surgery

New Zealand cricketing great Richard Hadlee has undergone surgery for bowel cancer, his wife Dianne said Wednesday.
Aus win T20 series, take number one ranking

Australia cruise to a 19-run victory in a rain-affected T20 tri-series final with against Zealand Wednesday to claim the world number one ranking for the first time.
India draw level with 6-wicket win

Half-centuries from Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik fired India to a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand after a pitch-
Synthetic cannabis blamed for spate of New Zealand deaths

At least seven people are believed to have died in Auckland this month after using synthetic cannabis, New Zealand police says, warning users to stay away from the drug.
England in semifinals

England book their place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with an 87-run win over New Zealand in Cardiff on Tuesday.
ICC Champions Trophy: Australia 53/3 as rain arrives again

Australia reduced to 53 for three, chasing a revised target of 235 from 33 overs, before rain stops play yet again during their Group A encounter of the ICC Champions Trophy against New Zealand in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
NZ - Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Ross Taylor is matter-of-fact when he reviews his career and previews New Zealand's Champions Trophy hopes: is this the year he adds a world title to his list of credentials?
Mushfiqur and Riyad were unbelievable: Mashrafe

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza heaps praise on Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad, whose unbroken 72-run sixth-wicket stand delivered Bangladesh’s first away or neutral-venue win over New Zealand in Dublin on May 24.
NZ recall injured trio in Champions Trophy squad

Fast bowlers Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne and all-rounder Corey Anderson returned to the New Zealand squad for June's Champions Trophy after proving their fitness during the Indian Premier League, the country's cricket board said on Monday.
Fulton calls time

Former New Zealand batsman Peter Fulton retired on Tuesday after a 16-year first-class career that was highlighted by two stints in the international arena.
NZ's 'Two-Metre Peter' retires after 16-year career

Former New Zealand batsman Peter Fulton retired on Tuesday after a 16-year first-class career that was highlighted by two stints in the international arena.
SA make 123 on rainy day

South Africa prepared themselves to bat long, through rain disruptions, to make the most of New Zealand's bungled use of the review system on day one of the third Test in Hamilton on Saturday.
Faf says South Africa 'not good enough'

Faf du Plessis criticised South Africa's performances against New Zealand as "not good enough" Friday, despite going into the final Test in Hamilton with an unbeatable 1-0 lead in the series.
Injuries rock NZ, Proteas ahead of Test

Injuries rocked New Zealand and South Africa Thursday, two days out from the start of the third and final Test in Hamilton with Tim Southee ruled out and Quinton de Kock doubtful.