New Zealand

All according to Munro plan as New Zealand sinks Pakistan

New Zealand - Muslimchronicle

Colin Munro ensured New Zealand continued a stellar home summer on Monday when they thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets with 25 balls to spare in the opening Twenty20 match in Wellington. Munro was left unbeaten on 49 when a wide by Hasan Ali in the 16th over gave New Zealand victory as they chased down Pakistan's 105 in the clash ofRead more

New Zealand PM says she's having a baby

Wellington - Muslimchronicle

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced Friday she is expecting her first baby, and is set to become the country's first leader to give birth while in office. The 37-year-old, who was sworn in last October, made global headlines when she slapped down pre-election questions over whether she intended to start a family, insisting pregnancy had no bearing on a woman'sRead more

Anthony Joshua laughs off Parker's 'king of steroids' taunt

London - Muslimchronicle

Britain's Anthony Joshua dismissed a claim by New Zealand's Joseph Parker he is the "king of steroids" ahead of their world heavyweight title unification bout. The two boxers will meet in Cardiff on March 31, with Joshua, a London 2012 Olympic gold medallist, looking to add Parker's World Boxing Organisation title to the World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation andRead more

De Grandhomme seals Black Caps win over Pakistan

Hamilton - Muslimchronicle

Big-hitting Colin de Grandhomme blasted New Zealand to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth one-day international in Hamilton on Tuesday. De Grandhomme bludgeoned the Pakistan attack with an unbeaten 74 off 40 balls to reinvigorate New Zealand's run chase as the hosts were struggling to reach a 263-run target. "Everything just seemed to be hitting the middle tonight," said de Grandhomme,Read more

Del Potro ready for Melbourne despite Auckland loss

New Zealand - Muslimchronicle

It will be a different Juan Martin del Potro that takes to Centre Court on Wednesday to the one that defeated Sam Querrey in the final in Auckland nine years ago. The Argentinian only dropped one set when he triumphed in New Zealand in 2009 and while he'll once again be the player most people will come to watch, everything hasRead more

Guptill bludgeons New Zealand to rain-affected win

Nelson - Muslimchronicle

Martin Guptill was at his belligerent best as New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by eight wickets in Nelson on Tuesday, although captain Kane Williamson admitted a rain delay had done the hosts a favour. The second one-day international was evenly poised when rain forced the players from the field for more than two hours with New Zealand 64 for two afterRead more

Wozniacki targets New Zealand crown ahead of Australian Open

Wellington - Muslimchronicle

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki faces a difficult assignment in the opening round of the ASB Classic in Auckland on Monday after being drawn against unpredictable American Madison Brengle, as the Danish player tunes up for the Australian Open next month. Although Brengle is only ranked 85th in the world, she has been as high as 35th and her successes include makingRead more

Windies batsmen blamed for another series loss

Christchurch - Muslimchronicle

The West Indies were again left searching for ways to handle New Zealand's bowlers after crumbling to a 66-run defeat in the third one-day international in Christchurch on Tuesday. The comprehensive win in a rain-abbreviated match extended New Zealand's unbeaten run over the tourists, giving them a 3-0 sweep of the ODIs after winning both Tests inside four days earlier thisRead more

Lorde cancels Israel show after pressure

Jerusalem - Muslimchronicle

New Zealand singer Lorde has cancelled a planned show in Israel after facing pressure from supporters of a boycott of the Jewish state over its occupation of Palestinian territory. The 21-year-old, who enjoyed phenomenal success while still a teenager, announced last week a Tel Aviv performance in June as part of a tour. After criticism from international and New Zealand activists, Lorde announced onRead more

Lorde scraps Israel concert amid boycott calls

Jersualem - Muslimchronicle

Lorde on Sunday cancelled a performance in Israel scheduled for next summer after appeals by pro-Palestinian activists. The New Zealand music star said in a statement that “the right decision at this time” was to cancel her June 2018 concert in Tel Aviv, which was announced earlier this month. Her announcement followed calls by proponents of the Boycott, Divestment andRead more