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gaming21 days ago•9 min saved

Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Pokopia Bundle for June Launch

Nintendo announces a Switch 2 Pokopia bundle launching on June 5, 2026, initially available in Australia and New Zealand at select retailers and the My Nintendo Store. The bundle includes a Switch 2 console and a full download of Pokémon Pokopia, with no pre-order or price details yet. This follows prior Switch 2 bundles for other games, and Pokopia’s strong first-week Sales; further availability outside ANZ will be announced if it occurs.

via Nintendo Life|

#australia #bundle #gaming

asia-pacific-economy22 days ago•4 min saved

Small economies seal world's first essential-supplies pact to keep trade flowing

Singapore and New Zealand signed the world's first bilateral Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies, pledging not to restrict trade in essentials (food, fuel, chemicals, construction, healthcare) and to keep air and sea routes open to sustain energy and goods flows amid Middle East tensions; the leaders urged others to adopt similar safeguards to bolster global supply chains, noting NZ's reliance on Singapore for around a third of its fuel imports.

via Financial Times|

#asia-pacific-economy #global-trade #new-zealand

world25 days ago•17 min saved

Wellington Reclaims Its Kiwi: A Century-Long Absence Ends

Wellington residents, led by conservation groups and the Capital Kiwi Project, are reintroducing New Zealand’s iconic kiwi to the capital after more than a century away, staging events at Parliament and releasing birds at sites near Wellington as part of a broader habitat protection and species restoration effort.

via AP News|

#capital-kiwi-project #habitat-restoration #kiwi

world26 days ago•3 min saved

Auckland blocks comfort women statue after Japan cautions on diplomacy

New Zealand's Auckland Council rejected the Korean Garden Trust's plan to install a 'comfort women' statue at Takapuna's Barry's Point reserve after Japan formally protested, warning it could harm diplomatic ties. Public consultation produced mixed results (672 submissions, with a slight majority opposing), though some supported the monument as a learning opportunity. The decision underscores ongoing sensitivity around Japan's wartime actions and postwar reparations.

via The Guardian|

#auckland #comfort-women #diplomacy

world26 days ago•16 min saved

NZ Court Keeps Guilty Pleas Intact in Christchurch Attacks Case

New Zealand's court denied Brenton Tarrant's bid to withdraw his guilty pleas in the Christchurch mosque shootings case, keeping his admissions in place as the case proceeds toward sentencing and related terrorism charges.

via AP News|

#appeal #brenton-tarrant #christchurch-mosque-shootings

world1 month ago•14 min saved

ANZAC Day honors Gallipoli across Turkey and Britain.

Australia and New Zealand marked ANZAC Day with Gallipoli commemorations in Turkey, including ceremonies at the Mehmetçik monument and Cape Helles, while in London Princess Kate laid a wreath for King Charles III at the Cenotaph, highlighting the global reach of the remembrance.

via AP News|

#anzac-day #australia #gallipoli-campaign

world1 month ago•14 min saved

Luxon survives internal leadership challenge in New Zealand's National Party

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived an internal leadership vote by National Party lawmakers, preserving his leadership ahead of the general election, after a cabinet reshuffle was announced earlier in April 2026.

via AP News|

#cabinet-reshuffle #leadership-vote #luxon

science2 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Echoes in Waitomo Cave Reveal Million-Year Bird Lineages

Australian and New Zealand scientists uncovered a fossil-rich Waitomo cave dating about 1 million years, including a newly identified parrot relative to the kakāpō and an extinct takahē ancestor, showing diverse birds and other fauna shaped by climate shifts and volcanic eruptions long before humans arrived.

via ScienceDaily|

#avianevolution #fossils #kakapo

movies2 months ago•13 min saved

Kate Winslet Signs On to Lead Serkis’ Middle-earth Gollum Tale

Kate Winslet is set to star as the female lead in Andy Serkis’s The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum, joining Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo; the film is set between The Hobbit and Fellowship of the Ring and will shoot in New Zealand for five months from May to October 2026, with a December 17, 2027 release, while Winslet’s exact role remains under wraps.

via empireonline.com|

#andy-serkis #kate-winslet #lord-of-the-rings

world2 months ago•3 min saved

NZ charity shop stunned by cannabis found in donation

Police in Southland, New Zealand released photos showing a charity shop donation that included cannabis and cash, calling it an accidental donation and urging donors to check items before giving.

via AP News|

#charity-shop #donations #marijuana

how-to-watch2 months ago•54 min saved

India vs New Zealand: Free streams and TV guide for the 2026 T20 World Cup final

India face New Zealand in Ahmedabad to decide the T20 World Cup 2026, with free streams via ICC.tv (select countries) and Tamasha (Pakistan); NordVPN can unlock streams from abroad. US viewers can use Willow TV; UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports or NOW Sports; India’s coverage is on Star Sports/Hotstar; NZ on Sky Go/Now; Australia on Prime Video; SA on SuperSport; Pakistan on Tamasha. The final starts at 7pm local time in India (8:30am ET/5:30am PT in the US; 1:30pm GMT).

via TechRadar|

#how-to-watch #india #new-zealand

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Allen's 33-ball century sends NZ to T20 World Cup final

Finn Allen smashed the fastest century in T20 World Cup history, scoring 100 not out off 33 balls to power New Zealand to a nine-wicket win over South Africa in Kolkata. Tim Seifert added 58 as NZ chased 170 with 12.5 overs to spare, booking a spot in the final and denting SA's title hopes.

via BBC|

#cricket #finn-allen #new-zealand

sports2 months ago•26 min saved

Sri Lanka halt Pakistan’s World Cup run as NZ advances to semi-finals

Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup after failing to defend a 147 target against Sri Lanka, while New Zealand secured a spot in the semi-finals.

via Hindustan Times|

#cricket #new-zealand #pakistan

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Ahmed stars in win, but England keep semi-final spot up in the air

Rehan Ahmed, on his T20 World Cup debut, produced a crucial 19 not out and a wicket against New Zealand to help England win and stay unbeaten in the Super 8s, but he downplays his chances of a semi-final berth as England balance pace and spin for a likely Mumbai surface; selectors will pick the best XI for a possible India or West Indies clash, meaning Ahmed’s spot remains uncertain despite a standout performance.

via BBC|

#england-cricket #new-zealand #rehan-ahmed

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

ICC Sets Precise NRR Target for Pakistan to Break into 2026 T20 World Cup Semis

The ICC has published the exact Net Run Rate margin Pakistan must achieve to overtake New Zealand and advance to the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-finals, contingent on both teams winning their final Super 8 fixtures. If Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by more than 65 runs or chases the target inside 13 overs, they could overtake NZ, though the exact margin won’t be known until after the first innings. England has already secured one Group 2 berth, Sri Lanka cannot reach the semis, and NRR will determine advancement only if both teams end the round with three points.

via heavy.com|

#net-run-rate #new-zealand #pakistan-cricket