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New Zealand rings in New Year 2026 with spectacular fireworks display
Auckland, December 31: New Zealand rang in the New Year 2026 with dazzling fireworks and cultural performances.
Pandya likely to play two games for Baroda in Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to be rested for NZ ODIs
New Delhi, Dec 30: India's seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to feature in two of Baroda's final three Vijay Hazare Trophy league matches in January, before being rested for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting on January 11.
India-New Zealand third men's T20I ticket sales to start from Thursday, says ACA
Guwahati, Dec 29: Ticket sales for the third men's T20I between India and New Zealand, to be played at the ACA Stadium on January 25, will go on sale from Thursday, the Assam Cricket Association said on Monday.
NZ allrounder Doug Bracewell retires from all forms of cricket
New Delhi, Dec 29: New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 35-year-old called time on a career that saw him play 28 Tests, 21 and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023.
New Zealand's Doug Bracewell announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Wellington, December 29: Former New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday, as per the ICC website.
NZ, SA close in gap as Australia remain on top of WTC points table
Melbourne, Dec 27: England registered a Boxing Day comeback win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, clinching a famous four-wicket victory over Australia to register their first Test win on Australian soil in 19 matches and breathe new life into the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–2027 race.
FTA with India means more jobs, exports, higher incomes: New Zealand PM
New Delhi, Dec 27: A Free Trade Agreement with India will add more employment, exports, and raise incomes, said New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday.
India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon
Wellington, December 27: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the Free Trade Agreement with India as a landmark deal, noting that it means more jobs, higher incomes and more exports from Indian markets.
Lennox earns first call-up; Santner, Henry, and Jamieson return for T20 tour of India
Wellington, Dec 23: New Zealand 'A' left-arm orthodox bowler Jayden Lennox has earned his first call-up to the Black Caps squad, as New Zealand Cricket named a balanced squad with rotating players for both the one-day and T20 series in India to be played next month.
India-New Zealand FTA will give investors more confidence: Experts
New Delhi, Dec 23: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will give investors more confidence as both the countries access each other’s market to gain across the spectrum, Ved Jain, economist and former president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), said on Tuesday.
India-New Zealand FTA opens new opportunities for Indian exporters, boosts trade and investment
New Delhi, Dec 23: The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has opened up fresh opportunities for Indian exporters and is expected to give a major boost to key sectors such as textiles, marine products, engineering and MSMEs, former Chief Commissioner of Income Tax Dr Shikha Darbari said on Tuesday.
Free trade pact with New Zealand India's first women-led FTA: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a historic milestone, as it is India’s first women-led FTA where almost the entire negotiating team comprised women.
India, New Zealand ink financial services pact to boost economic ties
New Delhi, Dec 23: India and New Zealand have concluded negotiations on the Financial Services Annex of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Tuesday.
India-NZ FTA has unlocked export potential in sectors currently dominated by China: GTRI
New Delhi, December 24: China currently dominates New Zealand's import basket, accounting for over USD 10 billion of the country's imports, while India's exports remain relatively small at just USD 711 million in FY2025, despite India being a major global exporter across several product categories, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative.
India-New Zealand FTA delivers tangible, wide-ranging benefits to economy
New Delhi, Dec 23: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement reflects a defining moment in India’s trade diplomacy, opening new avenues for comprehensive economic cooperation, according to an official statement.
New Zealand announces squads for ODI and T20I series in India
New Delhi, December 23: The five-match T20I series, which follows three ODIs, is seen as a crucial opportunity for New Zealand to acclimatize to sub-continent conditions ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on February 7, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
"I don't look at things historically": Duffy on overtaking Hadlee's calendar year wicket tally
Wellington, December 23: New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy, who eclipsed the record of legendary player Richard Hadlee for most wickets by a Kiwi bowler in international cricket during a calendar year, has said he is excited for tours to India, England and Australia.
NZC introduces new bonus point system for Women's Super Smash
Wellington, December 23: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has introduced a revised points structure for the upcoming Women's Super Smash season to promote higher-scoring matches and align with evolving international cricket standards, according to the NZC website.
"Potential gain for exporters, economy": New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hails FTA with India
Wellington, December 23: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday hailed the Free Trade Agreement with India, calling it an "excellent" deal amid potential gains for the country's exporters.
"Landmark deal will bring major economic gains": MEA hails India-New Zealand FTA
New Delhi, December 23: The Ministry of External Affairs lauded the Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, calling it a "landmark deal" that would deliver "major economic gains" and create job opportunities.
"Just enjoying my career": Jacob Duffy after record-breaking series against West Indies
Mount Maunganui, December 22: New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy said he's enjoying his cricket career without overthinking and acknowledged the challenges of high workload and injuries in the team. He feels privileged that captain Tom Latham trusts him to keep bowling, as per ESPNcricinfo.
India-New Zealand FTA to open new gateways to prosperity, new milestone in Modi govt: Amit Shah
New Delhi, December 22: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will open new gateways to prosperity setting up a new milestone in the Narendra Modi government, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday.
India-New Zealand FTA in line with vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: India Inc
New Delhi, December 22: Industry leaders have welcomed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand calling it as forward-looking, next-generation pact that strengthens India's economic integration with the Indo-Pacific, enhances export competitiveness, supports talent mobility, and reinforces long-term bilateral cooperation in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
FTAs, CEPAs playing key role in India's goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, December 22: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal on Monday said the negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs), strategically with countries with countries having significant incomes, large market opportunities are playing a key role in India's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.
India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: S Jaishankar
New Delhi, December 22: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday described the newly concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark step that will significantly boost trade, investment and economic collaboration between the two countries.
"Forward looking agreement, will allow students 2 year work visa," Piyush Goyal on FTA with New Zealand
New Delhi, December 22: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that the FTA signed with New Zealand is comprehensive and will elevate relatiions betwen countries to a strategic level.
India-New Zealand FTA signals cooperation deeper than major trade deal: GTRI
New Delhi, December 22: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) represents a framework for deeper cooperation rather than a major trade breakthrough, with its real impact depending on how both countries strengthen practical economic links beyond tariff reductions, said the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in a note.
India-New Zealand FTA to boost exports across textiles, pharma, engineering, agri and services sectors
New Delhi, December 22: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to deliver a significant boost to India's exports, with New Zealand offering zero-duty market access on 100 per cent of its tariff lines covering all Indian exports from the date of entry into force.
Zero-duty access, services mobility to boost Indian exports and jobs following India-New Zealand FTA
New Delhi, December 22: India is set to secure wide-ranging economic and strategic gains following the conclusion of negotiations on the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, with the pact promising zero-duty market access, enhanced services trade, student and professional mobility, and deeper cooperation across emerging sectors.
Jacob Duffy smashes 40-year Hadlee's record to scalp most wickets in a calendar year for New Zealand
Mount Maunganui, December 22: New Zealand speedster Jacob Duffy scripts history as the fast bowler broke the record previously held by Kiwi great Richard Hadlee for the most wickets (79) in a calendar year, courtesy of his five-wicket haul in the third Test against West Indies on Monday.
WTC standings: New Zealand climbs to second place after series win over West Indies
Mount Maunganui, December 22: New Zealand have jumped to the second place on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings 2025-27 with an emphatic 323-run win against the West Indies in the final Test of the three-match series at Bay Oval on Monday, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
India-New Zealand FTA puts people first, powering farmers, innovators and youth onto global stage: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, December 22: India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive and forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India's engagement with the Indo-Pacific region.
India, New Zealand announce free trade agreement; to serve as catalyst for trade, investment
New Delhi, December 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon as the two leaders jointly announced a landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The leaders agreed that the FTA would serve as a catalyst for greater trade, investment, innovation and shared opportunities between both countries
3rd Test: Jacob Duffy's 5-fer seals Kiwis' 323-run win over West Indies
Mount Maunganui, December 22: New Zealand storms to a dominant 2-0 series win, thrashing the West Indies by a massive 323 runs in the third Test on Monday.
New Zealand batter Suzie Bates ruled out until March due to injury
New Delhi, December 22: New Zealand opening batter Suzie Bates picked up an injury last month while fielding in a Hallyburton Johnstone Shield match. Scans later confirmed the extent of the tear, with medical advice indicating a rehabilitation period of around three months.
"It's almost series-by-series": Kane Williamson on his international future
Mount Maunganui, December 21: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has opened up about his future in international cricket, saying that he will evaluate his availability on a "series-by-series" basis, according to ESPNcricinfo.
NZ vs WI 3rd Test: West Indies set massive 462 runs to chase after Latham, Conway tons (Day 4, Stumps)
Mount Maunganui, December 21: The West Indies were set a total of 462 runs to draw the three-match series against New Zealand during the third and final Test at Mount Maunganui after centuries from the opening pair of skipper Tom Latham and Devon Conway put the Kiwis in the driver's seat on Sunday.
Devon Conway makes history, becoming first NZ batter with double ton, century in same Test match
Mount Maunganui, December 21: Opener Devon Conway made history, becoming the first-ever New Zealand batter to score a double century and a century in a Test match.
HM Amit Shah hails India-NZ FTA, calls it trade diplomacy's milestone
New Delhi, Dec 22: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday hailed India–New Zealand FTA and termed it as an outcome of the Narendra Modi government's trade diplomacy, which is setting a new milestone.
Sensex, Nifty extend gains, climb 0.75 pc each
Mumbai, Dec 22: Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Monday, extending the gains seen in the previous session, even as global cues remained mixed.