Nzd news

Here are the latest news headlines from New Zealand:

Top Stories

  1. Covid-19: New Zealand reports 2 new cases, both in managed isolation: The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation, bringing the total number of active cases to 24. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)
  2. Fonterra's profit plunges 44% due to Covid-19 and drought: The dairy giant has reported a net profit of NZ$312 million for the year to July, down from NZ$555 million in the previous year. (Source: NZ Herald)
  3. Wellington's Te Papa Museum reopens after 18-month closure: The museum has reopened to the public after a major redevelopment project, featuring new exhibitions and interactive displays. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)

Business

  1. Air New Zealand to cut 3,500 jobs due to Covid-19 pandemic: The airline has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 30% due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the aviation industry. (Source: NZ Herald)
  2. Westpac NZ to cut 200 jobs as part of global restructuring: The bank has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 10% as part of a global restructuring effort. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)
  3. Auckland Airport reports 75% drop in passenger numbers: The airport has reported a significant decline in passenger numbers due to the pandemic, with just 1.4 million passengers passing through its gates in the past year. (Source: NZ Herald)

Sports

  1. Black Caps to play Pakistan in Test series: New Zealand's national cricket team will play a two-Test series against Pakistan in December, with the first match to be played in Hamilton. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)
  2. All Blacks to play Italy in November: The national rugby team will play Italy in a two-Test series in November, with the first match to be played in Rome. (Source: NZ Herald)
  3. Cricket: Black Caps' Kane Williamson named ICC Cricketer of the Year: The New Zealand captain has been named the ICC Cricketer of the Year, following a successful year in which he scored over 2,000 runs in Test cricket. (Source: Stuff.co.nz)

Weather

  1. Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for North Island: A low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the North Island over the next few days. (Source: MetService)
  2. South Island to experience warm and sunny weather: The South Island is expected to experience warm and sunny weather over the next few days, with temperatures reaching up to 25°C in some areas. (Source: MetService)

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