Sri Lanka halt Pakistan’s World Cup run as NZ advances to semi-finals
Pakistan were eliminated from the T20 World Cup after failing to defend a 147 target against Sri Lanka, while New Zealand secured a spot in the semi-finals.
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Ahmed stars in win, but England keep semi-final spot up in the air
Rehan Ahmed, on his T20 World Cup debut, produced a crucial 19 not out and a wicket against New Zealand to help England win and stay unbeaten in the Super 8s, but he downplays his chances of a semi-final berth as England balance pace and spin for a likely Mumbai surface; selectors will pick the best XI for a possible India or West Indies clash, meaning Ahmed’s spot remains uncertain despite a standout performance.
ICC Sets Precise NRR Target for Pakistan to Break into 2026 T20 World Cup Semis
The ICC has published the exact Net Run Rate margin Pakistan must achieve to overtake New Zealand and advance to the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-finals, contingent on both teams winning their final Super 8 fixtures. If Pakistan defeats Sri Lanka by more than 65 runs or chases the target inside 13 overs, they could overtake NZ, though the exact margin won’t be known until after the first innings. England has already secured one Group 2 berth, Sri Lanka cannot reach the semis, and NRR will determine advancement only if both teams end the round with three points.
Jacks and Ahmed power England to tense win over New Zealand, sealing semi-final berth
England chased 160 in Colombo, reaching 161-6 with four wickets to spare as Will Jacks (32*) and Rehan Ahmed (19*) launched a late, blistering stand; a spin-heavy England attack restricted NZ to 159-7 and boosted England’s momentum toward the semi-finals.
Fruit boom could trigger a record breeding season for New Zealand’s kakapo
The endangered kakapo, New Zealand’s flightless parrot, could set a record for chicks as a bumper native fruit crop spurs a rare breeding season; conservation efforts have lifted the population from about 50 to more than 200, with live nest monitoring and predator-free island shelters supporting the birds’ complex, infrequent breeding cycles.
NZ signals readiness to back stripping Prince Andrew from royal line amid misconduct probe
New Zealand would back the UK government’s move to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession if pursued, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former prince, who relinquished his titles last year in light of Epstein-related revelations, remains eighth in line and a counsellor of state; any removal would require UK parliamentary action and the support of Commonwealth realms. Australia has already expressed support, while Buckingham Palace says it won’t block lawful action.
Samra's historic century can't stop NZ from reaching Super 8
Canada's Yuvraj Samra became the first associate player to score a T20 World Cup century with 110 off 65, but New Zealand chased 173-4 to advance to the Super 8. Samra's innings — the youngest ever T20 World Cup centurion at 19 years 141 days — helped Canada post 173-4, while Ravindra (59*) and Phillips (76*) steered NZ to victory with a 146-run third-wicket stand, eliminating Canada alongside UAE and Afghanistan.
NZ Court Weighs Reversing Christchurch Mosque Shooter's Guilty Pleas
A three-judge Court of Appeal in Wellington heard Crown arguments opposing Brenton Tarrant’s bid to discard his 2020 guilty pleas to terrorism, murder and attempted murder, a move that would send the case back to trial. Tarrant contends his admissions were made during an irrational, solitary-prison breakdown, but prosecutors say there is no evidence of serious mental illness and the guilty pleas were supported by overwhelming evidence, including video livestreams. If the appeal fails, the case remains a life sentence with no parole and could proceed to later reviews; the hearing was unusually subdued and largely shielded from public exposure, with a ruling expected later.
New Zealand cave fossils reveal a one-million-year island ecosystem
Paleontologists in North Island's Moa Eggshell Cave have uncovered an Early Pleistocene fossil assemblage dating 1.0–1.55 million years ago, including a newly identified parrot related to the kakapo, an ancestor of the takahē, and a pigeon, all preserved in volcanic ash; the discovery fills a gap in New Zealand's vertebrate record and suggests natural upheavals—not humans—shaped the island's biodiversity, with about one-third to half of the species now extinct.
Six Dead After Mount Maunganui Landslide as NZ Begins Victim Identifications
Six people are presumed dead after a heavy-rain landslide at Mount Maunganui on New Zealand's North Island. Authorities are identifying victims as recovery operations proceed—rescue has ended and debris is being cleared, while a separate Papamoa landslide killed two. Prime Minister Luxon visited the site amid the ongoing search.
James Cameron relocates permanently to New Zealand, citing pandemic sanity and science
James Cameron says he has moved permanently to New Zealand, praising the country’s handling of Covid-19 and its high vaccination rate as a calmer, science-backed alternative to the polarized US under Donald Trump. He and his wife bought a farm there in 2011, and he describes the move as necessary for his sanity, noting the broader trend of celebrities leaving the United States.
Cameron: America Lost Its Science, Finds Sanity in New Zealand
Filmmaker James Cameron says the U.S. has turned away from science and become deeply polarized, prompting his relocation to New Zealand, where he praises high vaccination rates and a more sane, collaborative society, contrasting it with America’s current climate and Trump-era politics.
Landslide at Mount Maunganui campsite leaves two dead and six missing
Two people have been confirmed dead and six remain unaccounted for after a landslide at a Mount Maunganui campsite, with police seeking information on three others who may have been there and could be international tourists who have since left. Two teenagers are among the missing; in Welcome Bay a separate landslide killed a grandmother and her grandchild. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the disaster site as rescuers work around the clock amid ongoing heavy rain and forecasts of more storms, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Mass Whale Stranding at Farewell Spit Results in Six Deaths
Six pilot whales died after a mass stranding on Farewell Spit in New Zealand's South Island, where volunteers are urgently working to refloat 15 remaining whales before the tide drops, amid ongoing concerns about the area's natural tendency to trap whales due to its unique tidal flats.
Impact of Banning Gang Patches on Criminal Activity
The ban on gang patches in New Zealand has largely been symbolic, with gangs continuing their activities and recruiting despite the law. Police have seized patches and made arrests, but gang membership and criminal activities persist, suggesting the law's limited impact on gang influence or violence.