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Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 Pokopia Bundle for June Launch
gaming21 days ago

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.

Small economies seal world's first essential-supplies pact to keep trade flowing
asia-pacific-economy22 days ago

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.

Auckland blocks comfort women statue after Japan cautions on diplomacy
world26 days ago

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.

Kate Winslet Signs On to Lead Serkis’ Middle-earth Gollum Tale
movies2 months ago

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.

India vs New Zealand: Free streams and TV guide for the 2026 T20 World Cup final
how-to-watch2 months ago

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).

Ahmed stars in win, but England keep semi-final spot up in the air
sports2 months ago

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.

ICC Sets Precise NRR Target for Pakistan to Break into 2026 T20 World Cup Semis
sports2 months ago

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.