New Zealand and Papua New Guinea signed a defense agreement in Port Moresby on July 22, expanding maritime surveillance and military exercises. Analysts link this to concerns about China's growing security ties in the Pacific.
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with their three children, watching netball semi-finals and meeting athletes. They also visited the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, with netball finals scheduled for Sunday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with their three children, attended the Commonwealth Games netball semi-finals in Glasgow, watching New Zealand defeat England. They also met athletes and volunteers, with final netball matches and the closing ceremony scheduled for Sunday.
Jamaica secured a historic 46-45 victory over defending champions Australia in the Commonwealth Games netball semi-final, reaching the final for the first time. England lost 61-54 to New Zealand, setting up a Jamaica vs. New Zealand final and an England vs. Australia bronze match.
Following New Zealand's greyhound racing ban due to animal welfare concerns, approximately 150 greyhounds are being chartered to Australia to continue racing, while 1,400 more require rehoming by the Greyhound Transition Agency.
New Zealand greyhound trainers are relocating up to 150 dogs to Australia via chartered flights to continue racing, as a ban on the sport takes effect in New Zealand. The ban, legislated in April, aims to rehome approximately 1,400 greyhounds due to high injury and death rates, a conclusion disputed by Greyhound Racing New Zealand.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with their three children, attended the final sporting events of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, watching netball semi-finals and meeting athletes. The event, hosted by Glasgow for the second time, featured a scaled-down program and a spectacular opening ceremony, with Ahmedabad set to host in 2030.
England's Test cricket team appoints Stephen Fleming as coach after a period of poor performance and leadership changes. Managing director Rob Key emphasizes the need for sustained success and developing future leaders, with Fleming set to focus on refining players and coaching pathways.
England's netball team, the Roses, lost their Commonwealth Games semi-final 61-54 to New Zealand, missing the gold-medal match. Despite the defeat, goal shooter Eleanor Cardwell affirmed the team's determination to fight for bronze against Australia, expressing confidence in their ability to perform.
English cricket has appointed former New Zealand star Stephen Fleming as the new coach for the men's Test team, replacing Brendon McCullum. Joe Root has been reappointed as captain, while Marcus Trescothick will serve as interim coach for the upcoming Pakistan tour.
New Zealand swimmers perform haka for gold medalist Lewis Clareburt, Pakistani lawn bowler Mohammed Ayub Qureshi works double shift, and men's 88kg weightlifting record broken five times in 10 minutes at Commonwealth Games Day 5.
India's Shubman Gill regains the No. 1 spot in ICC ODI batting rankings, surpassing New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell who missed recent series, with Gill now leading at 801 rating points.
Ryan Fox, son of World Cup-winning All Black Grant Fox, wins the 154th Open Championship, carving his own path to greatness in New Zealand sports history.
David and Sara LeBlanc faced fines from Ogunquit, Maine, for their lawn roosters, which town officials deemed advertising for their restaurant. The couple stated the roosters comfort their autistic daughter, Pyper. After a partial agreement, community members worldwide began displaying roosters in support.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its 2027 home schedule, highlighted by simultaneous men's and women's Ashes series against Australia. The men's Ashes will begin June 18 at Trent Bridge, with the Rose Bowl hosting its first Test. Northern venues Headingley and Old Trafford were notably excluded from the men's Ashes fixtures, sparking debate.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget announced its registration as a financial services provider on New Zealand's FSPR, enabling it to offer services like foreign currency exchange and money transfers. However, the registration was not visible on the FSPR registry at the time of writing.
Dunedin, New Zealand, is seeing hotels book out two years ahead of a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, the first in the region in over 850 years, expected to attract 35,000 visitors and boost tourism.
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with counterparts from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in Manila to discuss expanding cooperation in economic security, energy, defense, critical minerals, and AI amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces a lengthy FA suspension for three counts of misconduct related to the "Spygate" scandal, involving covertly observing Championship training sessions. This follows the club's four-point deduction by the EFL and a FIFA ban precedent for similar actions.
Indian cricket captain Shubman Gill expressed frustration over persistent player injuries, including key bowlers Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, which have hampered team selection and performance in recent series. With the ODI World Cup approaching, the team faces a significant fitness challenge, as several players are undergoing rehabilitation.
The inaugural Rugby Nations Championship has been largely enjoyed by viewers, showcasing compelling international rugby. However, the competition is still plagued by persistent refereeing inconsistencies and prolonged TMO reviews, leading to frustration and calls for rule changes to streamline the game.
A new UNODC report reveals online scams, primarily investment fraud, cost victims an estimated US$88.3 billion to US$114.1 billion last year, a significant increase from 2023. Authorities in an unspecified region are reportedly cracking down on this illicit industry under pressure from the United States, Britain, and China.
Following actor Sam Neill's death from pneumonia at 78, fans have paid tribute by buying out his Two Paddocks wine label and donating to causes he supported, including an anti-mining group and Dunstan Hospital, showing a significant surge in sales and donations.
New Zealand defeated West Indies by one wicket in a low-scoring ODI at Kensington Oval, securing an unassailable 3-1 series lead. Captain Mitchell Santner guided the chase with an unbeaten 34, while both teams paid tribute to the late Sir Garry Sobers in his hometown of Bridgetown.
