Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Power outages and chaos as fierce winds batter New Zealand

Power outages and chaos as fierce winds batter New Zealand.

WELLINGTON: Powerful winds reaching speeds of up to 155 km/h (96 mph) have torn through New Zealand, leaving around 90,000 homes without power and causing widespread disruption across the country. The severe weather has prompted authorities to issue rare red wind warnings the highest alert level for regions including Canterbury and Wellington, though these were … Read more

China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports

China accuses New Zealand of harassing its citizens at airports

China has accused New Zealand of harassing its citizens by subjecting them to unjustified seizures of electronic devices and interrogations at the country’s borders. China’s embassy in Wellington said on Tuesday it had lodged a “serious representation” with the government over “unwarranted conduct and harassment” by security and intelligence personnel. A Chinese citizen transiting at … Read more

New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India

New Zealand defeat South Africa to set up Champions Trophy final clash with India

New Zealand delivered a commanding all-round performance to secure a 51-run victory over South Africa, booking their place in the ICC Champions Trophy final against India on March 9 in Dubai. Chasing a challenging 363-run target, South Africa managed 312/9 despite a late onslaught from David Miller, who remained unbeaten on 100 off 67 balls. … Read more

Tri-Nation ODI Series: New Zealand thump Pakistan by 78 runs

Tri-Nation ODI Series

LAHORE: Pakistan faced a disappointing defeat against New Zealand, failing to chase a 331-run target in the opening match of the tri-nation ODI series at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Despite Fakhar Zaman’s valiant half-century, the home side was bowled out for 254 in 47.5 overs, falling short by 78 runs. Pakistan started their chase on … Read more

Tri-Nation Series: Babar Azam Eyes Major Milestones

Tri-Nation Series

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam is on the brink of achieving multiple milestones in One Day International (ODI) cricket during the ongoing tri-nation series featuring New Zealand and South Africa. The former captain has a chance to surpass South African legend Hashim Amla’s record for the fastest player to reach 6,000 ODI runs. Amla set … Read more

Apple to enhance AI with more languages by April 2025

Apple

Apple is set to expand its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, by introducing support for multiple new languages by April 2025. Currently, Apple Intelligence is available only in US English, with limited support for English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. However, the upcoming expansion will add eight more languages: French, German, … Read more

Women’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan Eliminated as New Zealand Secure Comfortable Win

Women T20 World Cup

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 19th Match: New Zealand Overtakes Pakistan. Pakistan struggled from the start, losing six wickets within the first 10 overs. Pakistan’s loss eliminates them from the competition, while New Zealand advances to the next stage. In a dominant performance, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 54 runs in the 19th match of … Read more

Malaysia and New Zealand leaders demand immediate Gaza ceasefire

Malaysia and New Zealand leaders demand immediate Gaza ceasefire

Anwar cites a lack of commitment from influential countries, particularly the US, to stop the conflict. Malaysia supports the Palestinian cause and advocates for a two-state solution. Luxon announced New Zealand’s expansion of defense cooperation with Malaysia and a joint exercise. On Monday, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon … Read more

Australia and New Zealand launch major evacuation operations in New Caledonia

Australia and New Zealand launch major evacuation operations in New Caledonia

Two other aircraft have also arrived to rescue about 50 people. Riots have resulted in the deaths of four civilians, three indigenous Kanak residents, and two police officers. Around 290 New Zealanders are believed to be in New Caledonia. An Australian military transport plane has left New Caledonia, carrying travelers stranded after unrest shut down … Read more

Colin Munro officially retires from international cricket

Colin Munro officially retires from international cricket

Colin Munro retired from international cricket. Munro hadn’t played for New Zealand since 2020. Munro is proud of his time representing the Black Caps. Colin Munro officially ended his international cricket career on Friday, following his omission from New Zealand’s T20 World Cup 2024 team. Despite not having played an international match for New Zealand … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Imad Wasim’s ansence from plaing XI questioned by ex-cricketers

PAK vs NZ: Imad Wasim's ansence from plaing XI questioned by ex-cricketers

Pakistan ex-cricketers questioned Imad Wasim’s omission. Wasim came out of retirement and performed well in PSL. 1st T20I abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi. Ex-Pakistan cricketers have raised questions about the omission of all-rounder Imad Wasim from the playing XI for the first T20I against New Zealand on Thursday. Wasim, who recently came out of … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Kiwis’ practice session cancelled due to rain in Rawalpindi

PAK vs NZ: Kiwis' practice session cancelled due to rain in Rawalpindi

New Zealand’s practice session was cancelled. 1st T20I was abandoned due to rain. Weather is expected to be clear for the 3rd T20I on Sunday. The New Zealand team’s practice session scheduled for Friday was called off due to poor weather conditions in Rawalpindi. The visiting team was expected to train today in preparation for … Read more

WATCH: Babar Azam hugs Shaheen Afridi during first T20I

WATCH: Babar Azam hugs Shaheen Afridi during first T20I

Babar Azam hugged Shaheen Afridi before the 1st over. Babar confirmed their strong bond and shared goal of winning. The match was abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi. An animated incident was recorded during the first T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand where Babar Azam approached Shaheen Afridi for a hug just before the game … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Mark Chapman says absence of key players won’t affect results

PAK vs NZ: Mark Chapman says absence of key players won't affect results

Mark Chapman is confident despite missing key players against Pakistan. New Zealand sees this as an opportunity for young players to shine. Both teams will play the first match tomorrow in Rawalpindi. Mark Chapman, expressing optimism, stated that the absence of some key New Zealand players from the T20I series against Pakistan should not impact … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Azhar Mahmood gives update about Pakistan’s playing XI

PAK vs NZ: Azhar Mahmood gives update about Pakistan’s playing XI

Azhar Mahmood hints at changes in the lineup for the 1st T20I. Final decision depends on pitch and weather, he said. Two spinners or four pacers are being considered. Azhar Mahmood, the head coach of Pakistan, has suggested that there might be alterations in the lineup of the Men in Green for the first T20I … Read more

Rawalpindi weather update ahead of PAK vs NZ T20I series

Rawalpindi weather update ahead of PAK vs NZ T20I series

The T20I series, consisting of five matches between Pakistan and New Zealand, is set to kick off tomorrow in Rawalpindi. However, The Weather Channel suggests that rain might disrupt the games. The most recent weather prediction indicates a 40 percent likelihood of daytime rain and a 70 percent chance of nighttime rain on Thursday. Additionally, … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Usman Khan shares his challenges during cricketing journey

PAK vs NZ: Usman Khan shares his challenges during cricketing journey

Usman Khan shares his journey to success. He moved from Farooqabad to Sheikupura and then Karachi. He is expected to play in the 1st T20I against New Zealand. Usman Khan, a batter in the Pakistan T20I squad for the series against New Zealand, has opened up about the challenges he faced during his cricketing journey. … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi rested for first two T20Is

Shaheen Shah Afridi top ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings

Shaheen Afridi might miss the first 2 T20Is vs New Zealand. This is part of a rotation strategy to manage workload. PCB wants to avoid injuries by resting key bowlers. Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s leading fast bowler, might be absent for the first two T20Is of the forthcoming five-match series against New Zealand on home ground, … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Rain forcasted in Rawalpindi matches

PAK vs NZ: Rain forcasted in Rawalpindi matches

Rain is forcasted in Rawalpindi matches. 60% rain has been forcated on April 18. 84% rain has been forcated on April 20. The upcoming T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand could be spoiled by rain. The initail three matches will be played in Rawalpindi where rain is forcasted throughout the week. The Weather Channel … Read more

PAK vs NZ: Azhar Mehmood to join national squad today

PAK vs NZ: Azhar Mehmood to join national squad today

Azhar Mehmood will join the squad on Monday. Azhar now lives in England. The series will begin on April 18. Azhar Mehmood, Pakistan team’s newly appointed head coach for the New Zealand T20I series, will join the national team on Monday. The players have arrived in Islamabad from varous parts of the country on Sunday. … Read more

PAK vs NZ 2024 | Live Broadcasting, Streaming | Squads, Schedule and Venues

PAK vs NZ 2024 | Live Broadcasting, Streaming | Squads, Schedule and Venues

PAK vs NZ 2024 series can be live streamed on Tapmad. Both teams will play five T20Is on two different venues. Imad and Amir retured to the national squad. Pakistan is all set to host New Zealand for the Twenty20 International series on thiert home soil. The first match is set to begin at the … Read more

How are Kiwi players being treated in IPL who left the Pakistan tour?

How are Kiwi players being treated in IPL who left the Pakistan tour?

Most New Zealand players in IPL missing out on playing time. Only 4 out of 9 New Zealanders across teams have played. Big names like Kane Williamson and Trent Boult have limited impact. In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), most of the New Zealand players, who had refused to travel to Pakistan for T20I … Read more

Amir, Imad returns as PCB announces national squad for New Zealand Series

Amir, Imad returns as PCB announces national squad for New Zealand Series

The national selection committee in Lahore announced the Pakistan squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand on Tuesday. Mohammad Amir, a pacer, and Imad Wasim, an all-rounder, who recently came out of retirement, have returned to the squad for the series, which kicks off on April 18. The team will be led … Read more

COAS Asim Munir to host iftar dinner for Pakistan team on this date

COAS Asim Munir to host iftar dinner for Pakistan team on this date

COAS will have iftar dinner with Pakistan team on April 7. Army officials and PCB Chairman are expected to attend. Pakistan squad is expected to be announced on Monday. During the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir will host an iftar dinner for the Pakistan men’s cricket … Read more

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series to go live from today

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series to go live from today

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series tickets will go on sale from April 6 onward. Tickets will be available at TCS express centres in major cities. Only physical tickets purchased from TCS will be accepted. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Friday that physical tickets for the upcoming five-match T20I series between Pakistan and … Read more