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In world first, New Zealand to make banks report climate impact
Commerce Minister David Clark said the law would make climate reporting mandatory for banks, insurance companies and investment firms.
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New Zealand, Australia to open COVID-19 travel bubble
Ardern described it as a world-leading move between New Zealand, with just 26 COVID-19 deaths in a population of five million, and Australia with fewer than 1,000 deaths in a population of 25 million.
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All Blacks legend Dan Carter retires at 38
The fly-half, who remains the record points-scorer in both Test and Super Rugby, said he was "sad" to call it quits.
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New Zealand ends snap virus lockdown in largest city
The stay-at-home order for the city of almost two million was issued on Sunday after three community cases emerged, the first lockdown in Auckland for almost six months.
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Zero COVID in Europe: Possible or pipe dream?
In Auckland, two million New Zealanders have been confined to their homes since Monday because of three confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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New Zealand's largest city enters lockdown as variants from UK found
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered a three-day lockdown for almost two million Auckland residents from Monday, with schools and non-essential businesses forced to close.
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New Zealand orders largest city Auckland into snap COVID lockdown
The Pacific island nation has been widely praised for its handling of the pandemic, with just 25 deaths in a population of five million.
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New Zealand records first COVID-19 new variant case
The 56-year-old woman, who recently returned from Europe, tested positive on Saturday, 10 days after she completed her compulsory two weeks in isolation.
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New Zealand becomes world number one Test cricket team for the first time
New Zealand thrashed Pakistan in the second Test to become the world's top-ranked team.
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New Zealand draw first blood in Pakistan T20 series
The Black Caps ended on 156 for five with seven balls to spare after losing the toss and being set a target of 154.
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Third New Zealand v West Indies T20 rained off
Only 2.2 overs were bowled at Mount Maunganui before a downpour forced players from the field with the West Indies on 25 for one after losing the toss and being asked to bat.
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New Zealand's Phillips clubs record 46-ball ton against West Indies
Phillips clubbed his century off 46 deliveries, the 10th fastest in the world and one ball faster than the previous New Zealand record held by Colin Munro.
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New Zealand crush Argentina 38-0 in Tri Nations
The All Blacks crushed Argentina 38-0 Saturday as they roared back from two straight defeats to move within sight of the Tri Nations title.
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New Zealand beat West Indies in first T20 international
The Black Caps finished on 179-5 after being set a target of 176 in a match where the innings were reduced to 16 overs because of persistent showers.
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Western allies say China broke Hong Kong deal by ousting lawmakers
The removal of four opposition lawmakers triggered the en masse resignation of their remaining colleagues, the latest move in a deepening crackdown against Beijing's critics following last year's huge and often violent democracy protests.
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Australia avenge record All Blacks loss as both sides see red
Both sides were reduced to 14 men when New Zealand's Ofa Tuungafasi and Australia's debutant Lachlan Swinton were sent off for dangerous high tackles.
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New Zealanders reject pot reform in reefer-endum
The "no" vote gained 50.7% support, compared to 48.4% in favour of legalisation, the New Zealand Electoral Commission said.
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New Zealanders back euthanasia, cannabis vote still hazy
Preliminary figures showed 65.2% of voters supported euthanasia, with 33.8%, while 53.1% opposed legalising recreational marijuana, compared to 46.1% in favour.
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Wallabies gamble on four rookies in crunch All Blacks Test
New Zealand are seeking an unassailable 2-0 Bledisloe Cup series lead on Saturday in Sydney after winning the second Test in Auckland and drawing the opening clash in Wellington.
