September 24, 2025

New Zealand

Diplomatic Relations World

New Zealand Discontinues Entrepreneur Work Visa Scheme, Introduces Fresh Investment-Focused Immigration Pathways

The government of New Zealand has officially scrapped its Entrepreneur Work Visa programme, replacing it with revamped immigration options aimed at attracting high-value investors and business innovators. This decision, which came into effect recently, marks a major shift in the country’s immigration and economic development strategy, as it seeks to prioritise quality investments over small-scale

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Education

New Zealand Moves Student Visas Fully Online, Scraps Paper Applications from September 18

August 18, 2025 — New Zealand has announced a major shift in its immigration policy as the government confirmed it will discontinue paper-based applications for student visas starting September 18, 2025. Immigration New Zealand disclosed that all student visa applications will henceforth be processed exclusively through its online platform. Authorities said the transition is designed

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Sports

Black Caps Unleash Fury: New Zealand Demolish Pakistan in T20 Series Opener

Christchurch erupted in awe as New Zealand annihilated Pakistan by nine wickets in a breathtaking display of dominance during the T20 series opener at Hagley Oval. Pakistan, led by new skipper Salman Agha, imploded spectacularly, skittled for a paltry 91—their lowest T20 total on New Zealand soil—before the hosts stormed to victory with a staggering

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