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20 news articles23 Dec 2025 to 04 Sep 2026

Every DailyConnects briefing covering New Zealand, in order, with exam-focused key numbers. Grouped purely by entity identity — never mixed with similar-but-unrelated news.

2026

04 Sep 2026New Zealand Kākāpō Population Reaches 325 Birds
The kākāpō population has reached 325 birds, up from 51 when the recovery programme began in 1995. The 2026 breeding season produced a record 90 chicks, which w…
16 Jul 2026India and New Zealand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership During PM Modi’s Visit (July 10-11, 2026)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years during his two-day visit on July 10-11, 2026. India and New Zealand ele…
12 Jul 2026India and New Zealand Set ₹35,000 Crore Trade Target by 2030
India and New Zealand have set a target to increase trade in goods and services to ₹35,000 crore (US$4 billion) by 2030. Bilateral trade was valued at US$2 bill…
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11 Jul 2026Prime Minister Modi visits Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, 2026, to strengthen India's Act East Policy…
23 Jun 2026Indian women's hockey team defeats New Zealand to win International Hockey Federation (FIH) Nations Cup
Indian women's hockey team won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Nations Cup title by defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the final, earning promotion back to …
14 Jun 2026Kane Williamson retires as New Zealand's highest run-getter
Kane Williamson retired from international cricket with immediate effect after a 16-year career. He is New Zealand's all-time leading international run-scorer w…
06 Jun 2026Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates first sea export of millet foods to New Zealand
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-infused ready-to-cook mil…
05 May 2026Singapore and New Zealand Sign World's First Legally Binding Supply Chain Resilience Pact on May 4, 2026
05 May 2026United States and Philippines conduct Balikatan 2026 exercise featuring HIMARS live-fire on 27 April 2026
28 Apr 2026India and New Zealand sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
18 Apr 2026India and New Zealand to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) for USD 5 billion trade target
17 Apr 2026FTA Calendar – India-UK, Oman, New Zealand Agreements Implementation
01 Apr 2026European Space Agency (ESA) launches first Celeste satellites from New Zealand to test LEO navigation layer for Galileo
10 Mar 2026India and New Zealand discuss expanding sports cooperation as 2026 marks 100 years of sporting ties
09 Mar 2026India defeats New Zealand to defend T20 World Cup title
26 Jan 2026Abhishek Sharma slams second-fastest T20I half-century against New Zealand
22 Jan 2026Muanpuii Saiawi appointed as High Commissioner of India to New Zealand
17 Jan 2026Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington-led team finds largest black coral off Fiordland, New Zealand

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