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Venue : Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui New Zealand Women squad - Brooke Halliday, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Bella James, Izzy Sharp, Polly Inglis, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair Australia Women squad - Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Nicole Faltum, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt New Zealand Women vs Australia Women Match Details 2nd T20I of Australia Women tour of New Zealand, 2025 between New Zealand Women and Australia Women to be held at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui at 07:15 AM.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, as he backed the country's entry into the coveted Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Speaking to ET during his visit to India this week, Grossi stressed that countries that have important nuclear programmes and that manifest a wish to participate in a group (NSG) that fosters responsible trade in nuclear should be welcome. The IAEA director general recalled how when he was president of the NSG «we got very close». «The problem was not India in itself, it was the multilateral dynamic at the time.» Some countries including China and New Zealand had expressed reservations about India's entry into NSG. The NSG is a 48-member group that seeks to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by regulating the export of nuclear materials and technology. The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog visited India to attend the Raisina Dialogue, and strengthen cooperation on nuclear energy and cancer care, among other issues. «I am proud to recognise Tata Memorial as an IAEA Rays of Hope Anchor Centre. A leader of the Global South, India has built strong cancer care expertise — now it's time to share it with the world. With this partnership, we will bring India's know-how to regions that need it most,» he said.

One Piece is set to resume its Egghead Arc after a hiatus that began in October last year. One Piece Part 2 will premiere on April 5, bringing back the Straw Hat Pirates for an action-packed continuation of their adventure, as mentioned in a report by Collider. To mark the occasion, Crunchyroll and Toei Animation have planned a grand premiere weekend, featuring two brand-new episodes and an extensive 83-minute recap special, as per the Collider report. This event aims to help fans catch up on the story and set the stage for the next chapter in Luffy's journey. A Global Premiere with a Packed Lineup

Maori octopus gripping onto the back of a shortfin mako shark, one of the fastest predators in the sea. Marine scientists from the University of Auckland first observed this peculiar scene in December 2023 while studying the waters of the Hauraki Gulf near New Zealand’s North Island. The footage, recently released, provides a fascinating glimpse into the unusual interaction, which researchers have dubbed the “sharktopus.” As the shark moved effortlessly through the water, the octopus clung tightly, seemingly enjoying the ride. This unexpected marine encounter has left viewers both entertained and intrigued. While it’s unclear why the octopus latched onto the shark, the footage offers a rare glimpse into the complex and often surprising interactions between ocean creatures.

With a total watch time of approximately 250 billion minutes, including 137 billion minutes on Star Sports and 110 billion minutes on JioHotstar, the tournament’s success was driven by several matches to remember, particularly the grand finale between India and New Zealand on 9 March in Dubai. The final saw peak concurrent viewership reach 122 million on TV and 61 million on JioHotstar, setting a new benchmark for digital viewership in cricket. The final became the second highest-rated ODI in TV history outside of World Cup matches, drawing 230 million viewers and accumulating 53 billion minutes of watch-time across television and digital platforms. A key highlight of the tournament was the India-Pakistan league-stage clash in Dubai, which had the audience stuck to their seats and became one of the most-watched ODIs in India.

Waikato reported three students being allegedly assaulted in a week. In one of the incidents, a 13-year-old girl student was brutally beaten up by another inside the school premises. A video of the incident from Morrinsville College in Waikato in shows the victim being chased by the alleged assaulter who goes on to hold her by her hair and then violently pushes her to the ground. The assaulter then punched and kicked the the girl several times and even stomps on her head. However, the school has denied that its students were indulging in violent act on regular basis. According to the victim's parents, their daughter had faced physical assault in the school earlier too. They alleged that a few days before their daughter was violently attacked, the same girl student had tried to trip her by sticking her leg out in front of her as she walked past. She was later accosted by the girl who asked her to apologise for deliberately walking into her friend’s leg, the parents added. According to a New Zealand media outlet, her parents stated that their daughter “pulled a sickie and got sent home from school to try and avoid the situation.” her parents said.

ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 has set new benchmarks in viewership, surpassing all previous multi-nation cricket tournaments in India, including the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The tournament witnessed a staggering 23% increase in TV ratings, reaffirming cricket’s dominance in the country’s sports landscape.

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland New Zealand squad - Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay, Tim Seifert, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Will O'Rourke Pakistan squad - Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, Irfan Khan, Omair Yousuf, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Haris, Usman Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan (Playing XI) - Mohammad Haris (WK), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (C), Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed. New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Score: New Zealand (Playing XI) - Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell (C), Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears.

Federal Reserve indicating no rush to cut interest rates. The risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars remained on the defensive after steep slides on Thursday as worries about the economic drag from U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign of global trade tariffs dented sentiment.

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland New Zealand Women squad - Brooke Halliday, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Bella James, Polly Inglis, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair Australia Women squad - Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Nicole Faltum, Alana King, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt New Zealand Women vs Australia Women Match Details 1st T20I of Australia Women tour of New Zealand, 2025 between New Zealand Women and Australia Women to be held at Eden Park, Auckland at 07:15 AM.

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Inside Season 2 is now available on Netflix. Unlike many Netflix shows, this season will release episodes over a week instead of all at once. Fans can watch the episodes at different times depending on their time zone.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made this statement during a meeting with his Dutch counterpart, Ruben Brekelmans, on Tuesday. The two nations discussed various areas of bilateral cooperation, including defence, security, information sharing, maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. However, the focal point of the conversation was Singh's firm stance on the issue of arms sales to Pakistan.

Good American Family is a new television series produced by Calamity Jane and 20th Television. It will be available for streaming in the US and internationally on different platforms. The series is based on real-life events and explores multiple perspectives of the Natalia Grace case.

1923 Season 2 will be released on March 23, 2025. It will be available on Paramount+ at 12 a.m. ET, 9 p.m. PT, 2 a.m. Brazil Time, 5 a.m. UK Time, 6 a.m. Central Europe Time, 10 a.m. Indian Standard Time, 4 p.m. Australian Time and 6 p.m. New Zealand Time. 1923 Season 2 is available exclusively on Paramount+. The episode focuses on the search for Teonna. Alexandra and Spencer will be on separate trains, adjusting to their situations.

Christopher Luxon on Tuesday in the national capital. Nadda presented the visiting Kiwi PM with a shawl, bouquet and the book, «Modi @ 20». BJP in-charge of the Foreign Affairs Department, Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, was also present during the meeting. Earlier, the New Zealand PM took to X and shared his photo from outside the India Gate. «A big first day in Delhi», he wrote on X.

Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, talked about wide-ranging issues in Delhi on Monday to strengthen bilateral talks. However, However, as Luxon jokingly said cricket was not among the topics discussed. The New Zealand Prime Minister said he had deliberately avoided talked about cricket to prevent a «diplomatic incident» as Modi burst into laughter. Recently, India beat New Zealand in the final of Champions Trophy, while the Blackcaps handed the Men in Blue their first home Test series defeat in 12 years. «I really appreciate that PM Modi didn't bring up New Zealand's Champions Trophy loss to India, and I didn't mention our Test victories in India. Let's keep it that way and avoid a diplomatic incident,» Luxon joked, drawing cheers from the room. Former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor, part of the visiting delegation, also joined in the laughter along with Modi at the reference.

Venue : University Oval, Dunedin New Zealand squad - Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Hay, Tim Seifert, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Will O'Rourke Pakistan squad - Abdul Samad, Hasan Nawaz, Irfan Khan, Omair Yousuf, Jahandad Khan, Khushdil Shah, Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Haris, Usman Khan, Abbas Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Details 2nd T20I of Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025 between New Zealand and Pakistan to be held at University Oval, Dunedin at 06:45 AM.

Addressing the issue, Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar in a special briefing of the Ministry of External Affairs stated, «About Khalistan, this was an issue that came up… We do alert our friends to the activities of anti-India elements in their countries and their abuse of freedom of speech and other democratic freedoms to glorify terrorism and to threaten attacks against our diplomats, our parliament or our events in India. So these were also conveyed. The government of New Zealand has been receptive and has taken our concerns on board in the past as well.» India has been vocal about its stance against separatist movements operating from foreign soil. The meeting with Luxon comes at a time when the Indian government has been urging international partners to take stronger action against individuals and groups involved in extremist activities. New Zealand has previously acknowledged such concerns, and India expects continued cooperation in addressing these threats. Meanwhile, India's concerns over Khalistani separatist activities are not limited to New Zealand. Recently, India formally raised the issue with the United Kingdom following a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to London. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, «We have conveyed our deep concern to the UK authorities about the breach of security arrangements by UK-based separatist and extremist elements during EAM's visit.»