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New Zealand game against Pakistan abandoned due to rain; SA enter S-F
The women’s World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan was on Saturday abandoned due to incessant rain, a result which confirmed South Africa's qualification in the semifinals. Heavy rains interrupted the proceedings twice and play could be...

New Zealand-Pakistan match washed out; South Africa qualifies for semifinals
Any confidence Pakistan carried into its Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 encounter against New Zealand dissolved almost as swiftly as the rains that interrupted play. And the relentless showers had the final say, forcing a third washout in four matches...

New Zealand Warriors sign highly-touted rugby union prospect
The New Zealand Warriors have confirmed the signing of one of the most highly-touted rugby union prospects as they continue building for the future. Ranked the No.1 high school player in New Zealand last year, Harry Inch has inked a two-year...

'It's extremely frustrating' - Captain Sophie Devine on New Zealand's back-to-back washouts in Colombo
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was left "extremely frustrated" after their second washout in as many matches in Colombo and has asked for better work in organising matches at ICC events. "You wait four years for a World Cup and to have rain...

PAK Vs NZ, Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Highlights: Big Blow For Pakistan As Their Match Against New Zealand Called Off
PAK Vs NZ Highlights, Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Pakistan's previous match with England was washed out. Photo: AP Hello and welcome to the highlights of match 19 of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Pakistan and New Zealand at Colombo's R...

Sports News | Womens World Cup: Rain Washes out New Zealand Vs Pakistan Match in Colombo
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 18 (ANI): The 19th clash of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women was washed out due to rain, which was being played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on...
Womens World Cup: Rain washes out New Zealand vs Pakistan match in Colombo
Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 18 (ANI): The 19th clash of the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 between New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women was washed out due to rain, which was being played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on...

Tesla Rolls Out Monthly FSD Subscriptions in Australia and New Zealand
Tesla has officially launched monthly subscriptions for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) feature in Australia and New Zealand, expanding the company’s driver-assistance offering to more customers in the region. As announced by Tesla Australia &...

ICC Women's World Cup 2025: New Zealand & Pakistan Share Points After Rain Washes Out Clash In Colombo
The women's World Cup match between New Zealand and Pakistan was on Saturday abandoned due to incessant rain, a result which confirmed South Africa's qualification in the semifinals. Heavy rains interrupted the proceedings twice and play could be...

South Africa qualify for semis after rain washes off Pakistan vs New Zealand clash
Pakistan’s clash against New Zealand turned out to be another damp squib in Colombo after their Women’s World Cup match at the R. Premadasa Stadium was called off due to persistent rain. Showers have continued to play spoilsport at the venue, with...

Rain plays spoilsport yet again as Pakistan-New Zealand World Cup encounter ends in washout
Rain played spoilsport yet again as Pakistan-New Zealand ICC Women’s World Cup encounter in Colombo in a washout on Saturday. In a must-win clash to keep alive their faint semi-final hopes, Pakistan were 92-5 after 25 overs when showers forced the...

Rain washes out England, New Zealand T20 game
Rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 International between New Zealand and England after the visitors posted 153-6 in their completed innings on Saturday. Sam Curran top-scored with 49 not out from 35 balls. He hit three fours and two...

‘I love Rotorua’: Trevor Maxwell becomes New Zealand’s undisputed longest-serving councillor
Trevor Maxwell will become New Zealand’s outright longest-serving councillor after a pre-election plea for “one more term” became reality for the man known affectionately as “Uncle Trevor”. Final results in Rotorua’s local elections have Maxwell...

Open Letter To People Of New Zealand
To the patients, students and families affected by this week’s planned strike, The Government regrets the impact on you, your children and your families that is expected on Thursday because of a strike planned by a number of unions. We regret even...

Norway New Zealand Soccer
Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Thunderstorms likely. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High 79F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Thunderstorms this evening, then cloudy with rain likely overnight. Potential for heavy...

Norway New Zealand Soccer
Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Thunderstorms likely. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High 79F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.. Tonight Thunderstorms this evening, then cloudy with rain likely overnight. Potential for heavy...

Women's World Cup: New Zealand opt to bowl first against Pakistan, Tahuhu comes in for Illing
Colombo: New Zealand have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the Women's World Cup match at R. Premadasa Stadium here on Saturday. New Zealand made just one change in their playing 11 with Lea Tahuhu coming in for Bree...

New Zealand seeks regional ties as US-China trade war heats up
New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis said regional and bilateral trading relationships will continue to strengthen against the backdrop of the worsening US-China trade war, as small countries like hers adjust to a new reality and hold fast...

New Zealand-England T20 series opener abandoned due to rain
The opening game of New Zealand's three-match Twenty20 series with England was abandoned due to heavy rain in Christchurch on Saturday with the hosts denied the opportunity to chase down a modest total for victory. Play was called off following a...

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