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TEHRAN – Iran national football team captain captain Ehsan Hajisafi etched his name into the nation's football history books after making his 10th FIFA World Cup appearance during Team Melli’s 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand.

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TEHRAN - Iran’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign began with a dramatic 2-2 draw against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, a result that highlighted both the resilience and the vulnerabilities of Team Melli. While Iran showed character by twice…

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Iranian fans turned their World Cup match against New Zealand into a moment of remembrance, raising ‘Minab 168’ banners.

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TEHRAN - Iran’s 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match leaves Team Melli with mixed emotions.

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TEHRAN - Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei criticized FIFA the U.S. government after being told they needed to leave Los Angeles immediately after 2-2 draw against New Zealand in the World Cup.

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In opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, Iran's Team Melli gets cheers from thousands of anti-regime supporters.

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Elijah Just scored both of New Zealand's goals in either half; Rezaeian and Mohebbi levelled for Iran in Group G game.

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Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on June 15 as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde.

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Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup on Monday as European heavyweights Spain were frustrated in a shock stalemate by tiny tournament debutants Cape Verde. After…

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TEHRAN - Iran national football team and New Zealand shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener early Tuesday.

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SEATTLE: Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku…

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Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup on Monday. Waving the flag used by Iran before the 1979 Islamic revolution,…

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Follow our live build-up, protest news, score, team sheets, score, photos and text commentary stream from Los Angeles.

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Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener after a second-half Belgian equaliser spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the…

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Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener after a second-half Belgian equaliser spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the…

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New Zealand has earned a reputation as one of the most comfortable and peaceful places to live. However, behind the beautiful landscapes, the ocean, and the relaxed rhythm of life, there are rules for how foreigners can benefit. There is a…

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After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.

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When Iran takes to the field on Monday for the first game of its World Cup, Sara Barahman will be among the thousands of protesters outside the stadium waving a very specific flag: the one used by the country before the 1979 Islamic…

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By Rory Carroll LOS ANGELES, June 13 (Reuters) - Iran open their World Cup Group G campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on Monday in a match shaped as much by events off the pitch as by the ambitions of two teams seeking a…

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New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.

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The highest-ranked black coach is Ivory Coast’s Emerse Fae.

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Most people only think about taxation when they have to file a return. Bruce Liu started thinking about it much earlier. As a Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Auckland , he grew curious about the systems that keep…

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KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Malaysian heads of mission representing the country abroad shoulder a significant responsibility in strengthening bilateral ties and upholding the nation’s image on the international stage, Deputy Prime Minister…

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The Big Sing involves around 9000 students across 280 choirs and is New Zealand's largest choral festival, running for more than 35 years.

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Gale-force winds and rough seas battered New Zealand's capital of Wellington on Tuesday, forcing ferry and flight cancellations and road closures as authorities urged ​hundreds of residents along the city's south coast to evacuate.

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France's David Trezeguet and Brazil's Zico and Dunga all left their mark on World Cup history decades ago. In 2026, their names will return to football's biggest stage but this time on the backs of Egyptian players. When the…

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France's David Trezeguet and Brazil's Zico and Dunga all left their mark on World Cup history decades ago. In 2026, their names will return to football's biggest stage but this time on the backs of Egyptian players. When the…

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New Zealand's Short-term Graduate Work Visa will take effect on Nov. 16, bringing new employment pathways for international graduates.

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Vice foreign ministers of South Korea and New Zealand met in Seoul on Thursday and discussed ways to boost cooperation in energy and other fields of mutual interest amid the conflict in the Middle East, Seoul's foreign ministry said.…

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Beijing said on June 4 that it barred a group of New Zealand lawmakers from entering China after they visited officials in Taiwan in May, accusing them of interfering in Chinese domestic affairs.

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After Taiwan visit, China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers as punishment

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China says the MPs' visit sends the 'wrong signals' to Taiwan's ruling party.

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China has slapped a travel ban on a group of New Zealand lawmakers after they recently visited Taiwan, Wellington said Thursday. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Wikicommons. The four MPs hail from across the political…

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The four MPs hail from across the political spectrum and visited Taiwan as part of a cross-party delegation in May, national broadcaster RNZ has reported.

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Matching graduates with labour market demand is a notoriously tricky thing to do if you try.

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Kindergartens New Zealand says its members will struggle after the Budget increased their operational subsidy by less than half-a-percent.

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The airlines will increase their overall seat capacity by 17 per cent.

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Campus & Community Intellect is not enough Writer and poet Meghan O’Rourke. Photos by Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer Max Larkin Harvard Staff Writer May 26, 2026 5 min read Phi Beta Kappa speakers urge Harvard grads to build…

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The Aotearoa Educators Collective said educators heard big numbers in last year's Budget and expected to see the needs of more children being met but that was yet to happen.

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Rajat Patidar led from the front with an unbeaten 93 to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into the IPL final with a 92-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Captain Patidar's 33-ball knock steered…

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Rajat Patidar led from the front with an unbeaten 93 to help defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into the IPL final with a 92-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Captain Patidar's 33-ball knock steered…

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Said he'd be back for dinner: Indian-origin Uber driver killed in New Zealand crash

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Demand for New Zealand's golden visa — which offers residency in exchange for investments — has been strong since the government revamped the rules in April 2025.

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The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Korea on Saturday showcased premium New Zealand wines at its annual wine festival in Seoul, highlighting the country’s growing presence in South Korea’s premium wine market. Held under the theme…

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Kindergartens Aotearoa is expecting to see an increase of less than the rate of inflation in next week's Budget.

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The agreement signals a broader and long-term alignment between education, workforce needs, and skilled migration

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Defense Minister Chris Penk said the government will invest in two types of drones: one for the southwest Pacific and another that can operate from ships in the Southern Ocean.

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The new service will operate three days a week starting from Oct 28.

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The estimated population increased by 0.8%, or 43,500 people, in the 12 months through March, reaching 5.36 million.

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The government is replacing NCEA with the New Zealand Certificate of Education with much more emphasis on exams.

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Road safety has been thrust into the spotlight after two Hong Kong tourists were killed in a car crash in New Zealand. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Saturday revealed details of the fatal traffic accident that…

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Two Hong Kong tourists have been killed and two others injured in a car crash in New Zealand. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch revealed the fatal crash on Saturday, saying it occurred a day earlier. “According to a New Zealand police…

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A New Zealand passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship is in hospital quarantine in Taiwan, Taiwanese health authorities said Friday. The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control’s fever screening station at Taoyuan…

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Adlena Wong moved her family to Auckland, New Zealand, on a leap of faith and built a food business from scratch. Now her Muslim-friendly bak chor mee is officially "iconic" in the city.

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Held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI , and under the effective Presidency of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid , the Royal Moroccan Golf Federation and the Hassan II Golf Trophy Association are organizing the…

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Amid growing worries about energy and food supplies, the agreement is more than a reaction to the ongoing war in the Middle East, says Hinrich Foundation’s Deborah Elms.

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Annual New Zealand citizen departures have risen from 0.44 percent of the population in 2021 to 1.34 percent in 2025.

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Getty Images The government’s decision to scrap the one-year fees-free tertiary scheme in this month’s Budget will be contentious. Some will see it as a sensible saving, others as another blow to students facing high living costs. But the…

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The partnership will create curatorial residences for Māori at the Pitt Rivers Museum at Oxford later this year.

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 — A New Zealand tourist suffered a broken leg after he was hit by a motorcycle while allegedly jaywalking along Chow Kit Road heading towards Sogo here early this morning. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and…

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About 8000 Rotumans live in New Zealand, one community leader says.

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Olympic champion and crowd favourite Soufiane El Bakkali of Moroccan will make a welcome return to the Doha meeting when he competes in the 3000m steeplechase at the Khalifa International Stadium on June 19. El Bakkali, who backed up his…

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Olympic champion and crowd favourite Soufiane El Bakkali of Moroccan will make a welcome return to the Doha meeting when he competes in the 3000m steeplechase at the Khalifa International Stadium on June 19. El Bakkali, who backed up his…

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A vibrant evening of Maori storytelling in Seoul on Thursday amplified shared values of heritage, ancestry, and community with values. Maori are the Indigenous people of New Zealand, descended from East Polynesian voyagers who arrived in…

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El Nino could bring higher temperatures and dry weather to countries from India to New Zealand, driving up food costs.

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New Zealand is weighing the purchase of advanced warships to modernize its aging fleet and bolster its defense capability.

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After unraveling several green policies since 2023, the right-leaning government is accused of relying too much on unproven future technologies to meet its carbon emission targets.

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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon discussed the Indo-Pacific’s economic potential, geopolitical tensions, and efforts by countries like New Zealand and Singapore to strengthen trade and security ties in an interview with CNA’s Angela Lim.

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The agreement commits both countries not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on food, fuel, healthcare and other critical goods.

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Both PMs witnessed signing of the pact and also committed to more cooperation in areas such as defence and security as well as healthcare and food supply.

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There are synergies for both countries to work together on this, as they explore collaboration in the digital economy, he added.

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During his visit from May 3 to May 5, Mr Luxon will meet Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, as well as visit Jurong Island, Changi Naval Base and Gardens by the Bay.

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LAHORE: Who in this world would have thought a couple of weeks ago that debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen, having lost four of their first five initial-stage matches of the HBL Pakistan Super League, will make it to the decider as Islamabad…

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Brenton Tarrant shot dead 51 Muslim worshippers, including children, at two Christchurch mosques in 2019.

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The Court of Appeal's decision means the appeal process is now at an end.

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Nearly 84,000 international students contributed $4.6 billion in direct spending to New Zealand's economy during the last financial year.

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Thousands of women from Korea, China and southeast Asia are believed to have been forced or coerced into Japan's wartime brothel system from 1932 until 1945.

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Twenty-two-year-old Hongkonger Elio* started smoking at the age of 16, when he was studying abroad in New Zealand. But what started as a way to kill time soon became a daily habit to relieve the stress of an uncertain future. Despite…

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A report by The New Zealand Initiative largely supports a Ministry of Education proposal to replace NCEA exams with a qualification system that includes trade-related skills.

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New Zealand's Defence Force says a North Korean ship was observed engaging in a possible transfer of illicit goods at sea.

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New Zealand will raise income and sponsorship requirements across several visa categories, including parent-related pathways, in a move aimed at tightening financial eligibility rules for family reunification.

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Northern Arizona honored the outstanding members of the Class of 2026 at a ceremony Tuesday night for the President’s Prize and Gold Axe winners and Distinguished Seniors. This year’s class is composed of 50 Gold Axe winners, including six…

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Northland MP Grant McCallum said the company was working with the local community to see if it would be feasible in Kerikeri.

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Over 113,000 rugby fans turned out for the three-day Hong Kong Sevens, which ran from Friday to Sunday, with South Africa’s men’s team and New Zealand’s women’s team winning the championship titles. Hong Kong’s men’s rugby team play…

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The benefits of New Zealand's education engagement with China go beyond the export education sector, according to a new report.

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New Zealand will introduce a new work visa for international graduates and expand post-study work rights for some diploma holders later this year.