New Zealand

  • Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 strikes New Zealand’s Kermadec Island

    An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude struck the New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams More About The Earthquake: The earthquake was estimated at a...

    Published On March 16th, 2023
  • University of Auckland, Tata Memorial Hospital sign MoU for cancer care

    Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, New Zealand, and Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai, the largest and the most renowned cancer care hospital and research centre in India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to engage in long-term cooperation...

    Published On February 23rd, 2023
  • ‘Omorgus Khandesh’ is a Newly Discovered Indian Beetle by Zootaxa

    A new beetle species have been discovered in India, according to a paper published in the New Zealand-based journal Zootaxa. The beetle is important for forensic science as it helps detect the time of death of an animal or human....

    Published On February 17th, 2023
  • Cyclone Gabrielle strikes Auckland, Houses evacuated, Power cuts and flights cancelled

    Cyclone Gabrielle strikes Auckland As Cyclone Gabrielle approaches the coast of the nation, residents of Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, and the surrounding area are being warned to prepare for more intense rain, flooding, and gale-force winds. Some...

    Published On February 14th, 2023
  • Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister of New Zealand

    Prime Minister of New Zealand New Zealand's former COVID-19 response minister, Chris Hipkins will replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister. The 44-year-old senior politician must be formally backed by Labour members of parliament to take over as the country's 41st...

    Published On January 21st, 2023
  • New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, a global figurehead of progressive politics, shocked the country. She was re-elected for a second term in 2020, the victory buoyed by her government’s “go hard and go early” approach...

    Published On January 19th, 2023
  • Indian Opener Shubhman Gill hits Double Century off 149 balls

    Shubman Gill Hits First Double Century of his career against New Zealand India Vs New Zealand: Indian batter Shubman Gill has smashed three sixes on the trot to reach his double century (208 off 149 balls with 4s-19 and 6s-9)...

    Published On January 18th, 2023
  • New Zealand govt passes world’s first tobacco law to ban smoking

    New Zealand tobacco law to ban smoking: The New Zealand government has passed a law to completely end tobacco smoking by banning youth from buying cigarettes for life. The Smoke Free Environments and Regulated Products (Smoking Tobacco) Amendment Bill has...

    Published On December 15th, 2022
  • EAM S Jaishankar launches book “Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery” in Auckland

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the New Zealand launch of the Book "Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery". Jaishankar has authored one of the chapters of the book Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery which was launched on 11th May 2022. He...

    Published On October 8th, 2022
  • Jaishankar participates in Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame awards

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar participated in the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame Awards 2022. Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame Awards 2022 is organized to award and celebrate the finest Kiwi-Indian achievers and trailblazers. Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches,...

    Published On October 8th, 2022