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OLD TIES: New Zealand DPM recalls long-standing US-NZ relationship
Politics

OLD TIES: New Zealand DPM recalls long-standing US-NZ relationship

By East-West Wire New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters (Image: By East-West Wire) HONOLULU — Leading a cross-party delegation of New Zealand parliamentarians on an engagement visit to Honolulu, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters highlighted the country’s commitment to the Pacific and the enduring nature of New Zealand’s relationship with the United States in public remarks at the East-West Center on April 12, ahead of a private dialogue with East-West Center leadership and staff. “New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific is foundational to who we are as a people,” Deputy Prime Minister Peters said. “It transcends governments, political parties, and the disruptive events and controversies o...
FROM BIRMINGHAM TO INVERCARGILL: Spar Proteas set for high-stakes test series in New Zealand ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games
Sports

FROM BIRMINGHAM TO INVERCARGILL: Spar Proteas set for high-stakes test series in New Zealand ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

By Sitha Maliwa Caption: Spar Proteas captain Khanyisa Chawane in action against the Silver Ferns of New Zealand at the 2023 Netball World Cup staged in Cape Town. Photo credit: World Netball/Gallo Images The Spar Proteas will travel to New Zealand later this year for a three-Test series against the Silver Ferns, as part of their build-up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney. The highly anticipated series will see the fifth-ranked Proteas take on world number two, New Zealand, in a battle for the prestigious Taini Jamison Trophy. Matches are scheduled for September 21 in Auckland, September 24 in Napier, and September 28 in Invercargill. Head coach Jenny van Dyk emphasized the importance of facing elite competition in preparatio...