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Nikhil Ravishankar: Air New Zealand’s New CEO Signals a Digital Flight Path

Indian Newslink · July 30, 2025

Nikhil Ravishankar has been appointed as the CEO of Air New Zealand. Vineeta Rao In a bold move that signals a pivot toward digital reinvention, Air New Zealand has appointed Nikhil Ravishankar as its next Chief Executive Officer. A familiar face...

‘Don’t be shy’ – Māori, Pasifika businesses sought for Fast 50

NBR · July 30, 2025

Deloitte launches a dedicated Māori and Pasifika category in its annual Fast 50 programme. The programme celebrates high-growth businesses based on their increase in revenue over three years. Deloitte’s Fast 50 programme has introduced a new...

Activists rally for closure of Manukau Greyhound Racing

Pacific Media Network ·

Members of Freedom for Animals have reported regular verbal and physical threats from greyhound racing trainers, prompting them to request that the council expedite the track’s closure due to safety concerns, escalating violence, and the...

Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Free Live Streaming Online, 1st Test 2025: How To Watch ZIM vs NZ Cricket Match Live Telecast on TV?

Latestly · July 30, 2025

Zimbabwe National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast Details: Zimbabwe will host New Zealand in a two-game test series with the first match starting today at Bulawayo. The home side...

New Zealand wine industry legends pouring their hearts into a new labor of love

Penn Live - Pennsylvania · July 29, 2025

Aiming for stardom in the wine industry was the last thing on the mind of Erica Crawford, whose 2022 Loveblock Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is expected to soon make its U.S. debut through Pennsylvania’s Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. In her early...

Anti-Trans Activist Kellie-Jay Keen Attacked Pedro Pascal Online — Unsurprisingly, It Flopped

Star Observer · July 30, 2025

Anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen, known online as Posie Parker, has taken aim at Pedro Pascal for his behaviour around women, in what many are calling an orchestrated smear campaign. Parker accused Pascal of “groping” Fantastic Four co-star...

Gut punch to culture: Ministry restructure sparks outrage

RNZ · July 30, 2025

The Te Ara team, February 2007 Photo: Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand A world class website documenting New Zealand's history could be allowed to wither and die with cuts confirmed at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. The government...

Port guide: Napier, New Zealand

WAtoday · July 30, 2025

Napier is a showcase of art deco architecture, with more than 140 buildings, built after a devastating 1931 earthquake, giving the city centre a remarkably uniform style. If you happen to sail in during February, the Art Deco Festival features...

Global education network for prisons launched in Aotearoa

Te Ao Maori News ·

Awatea Mita spent 22 months in prison. She thinks back to that time often. When she was released, she had little hope no sense that she would have a future, a job, or even respect from her community. “When I left prison, I was completely broken....

New Zealand Makeup Artist Lochie Stonehouse Tapped by Global Cosmetic Giant

ProCollective · July 29, 2025

Urban Decay has announced the appointment of New Zealand-born makeup artist Lochie Stonehouse as its new Global Makeup Artist in Residence – a major milestone for the Kiwi creative. From his early days behind the MAC Cosmetics counter,...

Colorado family flees US for NEW ZEALAND over fears for their nine-year-old transgender daughter Chase

Daily Mail · July 29, 2025

A Colorado family has fled the US for New Zealand over concerns their nine-year-old transgender daughter could be persecuted if they stay in America. Parents Brandon and Candace, who would not reveal their last name over safety fears, left Denver...

Albany bakery’s potato top judged New Zealand’s best pie of 2025

The New Zealand Herald · July 29, 2025

So told Herald NOW this morning the secret to a supreme pie is supreme ingredients saying whether it’s the mince inside to the flour used to make the casings, they “use everything that is good quality” when baking their perfect pastries. Celebrity...

Keli Holiday Announces Headline Tour Dates Across New Zealand

Rolling Stone Australia · July 29, 2025

Adam Hyde is packing his suitcase — but not for a beachside holiday. Keli Holiday, the solo project from one half of Peking Duk — who headlined the first night of Rhythm & Vines festival in Gisborne last year — has announced his first whirlwind...

Montana to Secede the Union to Join New Zealand

The MSU Exponent - Montana ·

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. It’s official: sunny skies and warm weather soon arrive in Montana with the bill titled SB 406,...

Prime Minister Marape to Welcome New Zealand Prime Minister for High-Level Bilateral Visit

PNG Business News ·

Prime Minister James Marape has officially announced that Papua New Guinea will host New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for a high-level bilateral visit, 4-6 August, 2025. The visit comes ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence...

New Zealand singer Kath Tait back in Eastbourne

Sussex World · July 29, 2025

Kath Tait, a songwriter from New Zealand, living in London, returns to Upstairs at the Lamb Inn, High Street, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN21 1HH on Wednesday, August 6. £8 (cash) pay on the door. Doors 7.30pm, start 8pm. Spokesman Nick Cant said:...

Fatialofa earns New Zealand call-up for Futsal Whites

Samoa Global News · July 29, 2025

Source: OFC Media. Samoan-Tongan Phillip Fatialofa has earned his spot in the Futsal Whites squad for the Continental Futsal Championship in Thailand and is ready to make his mark for New Zealand. The tournament kicks off in Nonthaburi today (29...

A global celebration of Indian Culinary Craft and Culture

Indian Newslink · July 30, 2025

Venkat Raman Auckland, July 30, 2025 Few cultural expressions have travelled as far and as fondly as Indian cuisine. From the smoky tandoors of Delhi to the coconut-scented kitchens of Kerala, the flavours of India have leapt across borders and...

Māori see highest increase in life expectancy - Stats NZ

1News ·

Māori life expectancy has increased more than any other ethnic group between 2005-2007 and 2022-2024, but still remains lower than other ethnic populations, new figures have shown. Stats NZ published new figures today, revealing Māori life...

Settling down in New Zealand

Team-BHP ·

Quote: Congratulations Sandeep on your new home, and the detailed write up. On a side note: Sri Lanka buys all its milk from NZ, is it so? It must be full of dairies? I don't know about Sri Lanka buying milk from NZ. Thats quite a trip to be...