And, having played 11 Tests in three and a half years, he then had to wait until the retirement of wicketkeeper BJ Watling, after the World Test Championship final in 2021, for a proper crack at New Zealand’s XI.

Source: https://www.nzedge.com/news/wisden-names-tom-blundell-cricketer-year/

An even bigger challenge for the latter is Emma Twigg: New Zealand’s Olympic champion and vice world champion.

Source: https://www.baltimoregaylife.com/new-and-returning-formats-at-the-teamnl-rowing-european-championships-selection/

As the recent U.S.-New Zealand joint statement makes clear, the values aspect in New Zealand’s diplomacy remains a priority in its Pacific diplomacy.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/06/2-men-who-helped-run-megaupload-sentenced-to-prison-in-new-zealand/

Australia’s Anthony Albanese said that the relationship between the two countries had “never been stronger”, while New Zealand’s praised ties as “the best it has been in a long time”.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/chris-hipkins-new-zealand-rishi-sunak-australia-qatar-b2333182.html

Authorities in New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, began mopping up on Saturday, a day after torrential rain brought flooding and evacuations, shutting airports and forcing organizers to cancel a scheduled concert by Elton John.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/auckland-starts-cleanup-after-torrential-rains-flash-floods/

Chris Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand’s next prime minister and he chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2023-01-21/chris-hipkins-confirmed-as-new-zealand-leader-picks-deputy

Christopher Luxon, Leader of the National Party waves to supporters at his election party after winning the general election to become New Zealand’s next prime minister in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/explainer-new-zealand-voted-for-change-what-happens-now/article_8eda7a26-d331-5260-a2cd-5b9067af1b18.html

Cyclone shuts New Zealand’s cities as residents hunker down: ‘Worst yet to come’

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/cyclone-gabrielle-new-zealand-emergency-b2281666.html

Following the national team’s win against New Zealand’s All Blacks on Friday, 25 August, the star player mingled with fans at Twickenham Stadium in London.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/breaking-springboks-siya-kolisi-budgy-smuggler-faf-de-klerk-speedo-latest-27-august-2023/

Hansen, the mastermind of New Zealand’s 2015 World Cup triumph, added: “Israel Folau is a very good rugby player.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/union/2023/05/24/israel-folau-selection-world-xv/

Hipkins paid tribute to Ardern Sunday, saying she was one of New Zealand’s great prime ministers who gave a voice to those often overlooked in challenging times.

Source: https://fortune.com/2023/01/22/jacinda-ardern-successor-chris-hipkins-urges-men-to-call-out-misogyny-new-zealand-leadership/

Hipkins said climate change was New Zealand’s nuclear-free moment, something Luxon said he didn’t agree with because he didn’t like slogans.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/leaders-claim-equal-marks-first-debate

Hoare, currently a senior researcher at New Zealand’s Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, has seen three, all males.

Source: https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/ecologists-strive-to-revive-struggling-moth-species

In 1847 (20 years before New Zealand’s Native Schools Act) a British government report into Welsh linked the language to stupidity, sexual promiscuity and unruly behavior, prompting a drive to remove the language from local schools.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/07/29/lost-in-translation-how-new-zealands-plan-for-bilingual-road-signs-took-an-unexpected-turn/

In an incident which, ultimately, changed the rules of cricket, Australia’s Trevor Chappell bowled underarm to New Zealand’s Brian McKechnie to win an ODI in 1981.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/five-other-on-field-controversies-that-stunned-cricket-and-two-involved-mccullum-20230703-p5dl9d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

In the end, Sesks final position of 12th was not enough to change Paddon’s opportunity to add the European Rally Championship title to his achievements as New Zealand’s most successful rally driver.

Source: http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/5/420775

Jordie makes no mistake this time and New Zealand’s lead grows to four.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/10/14/ireland-v-new-zealand-2023-rugby-world-cup-live-score/

Looks a cracking day in Nantes, New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe on the whistle.

Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/10/08/japan-v-argentina-rugby-world-cup-2023-live-score-updates/

More than 300 people attended the celebrations, which recognised the people, technologies and innovations that contributed so much to New Zealand’s red meat sector.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/rural-life/leaders-red-meat-sector-celebrated

New Zealand’s Anna Green, right, kicks the ball as Team USA’s Midge Purce defends during their exhibition match on Saturday (Friday night PT) in Auckland, New Zealand.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/20/rose-lavelle-scores-2-goals-uswnt-blanks-new-zealand-again/