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New Zealand eyes new frigates in talks with UK, Australia

New Zealand has started discussions with Australia and the United Kingdom over replacing its aging naval frigates as Wellington looks to strengthen maritime security and modernize its defense forces.

07 May 2026-09:33
New Zealand's capital Wellington declares state of emergency amid severe flooding

A state of emergency was declared on Monday in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, after torrential rainfall caused widespread flooding and landslides, while one man remains unaccounted for.

20 Apr 2026-09:16
EU launches €115M fund to restore oceans and empower fishers

Aotearoa New Zealand’s oceans are currently warming faster than almost anywhere else on the planet, placing unprecedented stress on marine ecosystems already struggling with harvesting pressures, sedimentation, and habitat destruction.

14 Apr 2026-10:23
Duffy’s 5-38 powers NZ to dominant win over West Indies

Jacob Duffy claimed figures of 5-38 as New Zealand secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

12 Dec 2025-09:01
NZ’s Tickner injured as West Indies all out for 205

New Zealand claimed first-day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington but suffered a setback when seam bowler Blair Tickner was taken to hospital with a shoulder injury.

10 Dec 2025-12:13
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake strikes near New Zealand capital

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck northwest of Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, on Thursday, according to GeoNet, the country’s geological hazard monitoring agency.

06 Nov 2025-13:03

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