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New poll shows dropping support for New Zealand govt

Wellington, Feb 11: The latest poll showed on Tuesday the support rate of New Zealand's current coalition government dropped 2 points to 22 per cent, a record low for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as the government leader, amid growing economic concerns and high unemployment rates.

Surrey bolster T20 squad with Mitchell Santner signing for Vitality Blast

London, Feb 5: Surrey have secured a major boost for their T20 campaign, signing New Zealand's Mitchell Santner for the majority of the 2025 Vitality Blast season. The experienced all-rounder, known for his left-arm spin and handy batting, is set to play eight group-stage matches and, if Surrey qualify, the knockout rounds in September.

New Zealand household living costs up by 3 per cent

Wellington, Feb 3: The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 3 per cent in the 12 months to the December 2024 quarter, following a 3.8 per cent increase in the 12 months to the September 2024 quarter, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Monday.

Melie Kerr wins prestigious Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for 2024

Dubai, January 28: New Zealand star Melie Kerr has been honoured with the coveted Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year as the standout player of 2024, edging out top contenders Laura Wolvaardt, Chamari Athapaththu, and Annabel Sutherland to claim the prestigious award in women's cricket, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Amelia Kerr crowned ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2024

New Delhi, Jan 25: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been named as winner of ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year award for 2024. She beat competition from Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt to get the coveted honour.

New Zealand's annual inflation sees slower increase at 2.2 percent

Wellington, Jan 22: New Zealand's Consumers Price Index increased 2.2 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a 2.2 percent annual increase in the third quarter of 2024, both being slower increases, according to the statistics department Stats NZ on Wednesday.