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2024 Presidential Elections for Egyptians abroad takes off

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 - 11:43 GMT

Egypt’s Presidential election marathon kicked off on Thursday night [Cairo timing] in three different countries are: New Zealand, Australia and Japan, due to the time difference between them and Egypt, as Egyptians abroad were scheduled to be casting their votes on December 1-3, 2023.

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced retrieving Egyptian artifacts from Whanganui Regional Museum & Southland Museum in New Zealand

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 05:12 GMT

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced retrieving Egyptian artifacts from Whanganui Regional Museum & Southland Museum in New Zealand.

US were not fully prepared heading into Women's World Cup, says Horan

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 08:28 GMT

The U.S. exited in the round of 16 after suffering a shock 5-4 shootout defeat by Sweden. Days later, coach Vlatko Andonovski, who took the reins in 2019, stepped down.

New Zealand keen to host men's World Cup with Australia

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 11:09 GMT

Football Australia boss James Johnson has repeatedly said Australia would like to host the men's World Cup but will need stadiums that meet FIFA requirements.

Record crowds expected as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 - 09:36 GMT

After an opening ceremony including the famous Haka war dance, New Zealand's Football Ferns open the tournament at Auckland's Eden Park against Norway on Thursday in what is likely to surpass the host nation's previous biggest crowd for an international soccer match.

New Zealand need to lift ticket sales for Women's World Cup: FIFA

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 07:10 GMT

"I have to say my focus is a little bit more on New Zealand as we don’t have the luxury of the Matildas here," Bareman told a New Zealand Herald podcast.

Memory of the day: New Zealand becomes the first country in the world in which women vote in a general election in 1893

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 - 12:05 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on November 28.

Coordination of Party Youth and Politicians meets New Zealand ambassador to Egypt, discuss human rights, parliamentary cooperation

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 - 03:19 GMT

Senior members of the Coordination of Party Youth and Politicians (CPYP) met with the New Zealand ambassador to Cairo Greg Louis on Tuesday, where they discussed human rights rights and means to enhance relations.

New Zealand Ambassador to Cairo: Eager to see Egypt's 'historical' Pharaoh's parade

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 - 02:01 GMT

In a tweet on his official account, Ambassador Lewis described the parade as a "historical event."

Interview: NZ Amb. speaks about diplomacy, love for Egyptian mangoes

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 - 09:54 GMT

Ambassador of New Zealand to Egypt Greg Lewis wrote on his official Twitter account about a day trip he made to Ismailia city, which is famous for the best types of mangoes.

Egyptian expats in New Zealand start voting in Senate election

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 - 09:58 GMT

The Egyptian embassy in New Zealand was the first to open for the voters, given an 11 hour time difference with Cairo.

Egypt, New Zealand to cooperate in exchanging digital culture material

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 - 02:06 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated Wednesday that it was agreed during the meeting that the two countries exchange digital cultural materials.

Egypt, New Zealand probe agricultural cooperation

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 - 12:47 GMT

Egypt and New Zealand discussed on Monday ways of boosting cooperation in the agricultural domain.

Egypt, New Zealand probe agricultural cooperation

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 - 12:34 GMT

This came in Agriculture Minister El Sayed el Quseir's meeting with New Zealand Ambassador in Cairo Greg Lewis.

New Zealand to be Middle-earth again in Amazon's The Lord of the Rings series

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 - 02:50 GMT

New Zealand will be home again to hairy feet and pointed-ear Hobbits after Amazon Studios confirmed the Pacific country will be the location for its new “The Lord of the Rings” series.

New Zealand PM reveals plan to pull Kiwi troops out of Iraq by June 2020

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 - 09:55 GMT

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that the Cabinet has decided to end New Zealand Defense Force troop deployment in Iraq in June next year.

Imports drop by 21.4% in 2 months

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 - 11:30 GMT

Imports from 14 countries decreased by 21.4 percent in January and February compared to the same months last year.

Solar eclipse frenzy fuels astronomical tourism in Chile

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 - 10:40 GMT

The total solar eclipse expected in northern Chile early next month is already drawing flocks of visitors eager to glimpse a rare view of the phenomenon.

Australian expert of Egyptian origin to oversee New Zealand mosques attack

Tue, 28 May 2019 - 08:36 GMT

An Australian citizen of Egyptian origin will oversee the investigation into the New Zealand police response to the attack on the Christchurch mosques.

New Zealand offers residency to families of mosque victims

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 - 10:15 GMT

New Zealand opened a two-year window Wednesday for people directly affected by the Christchurch terror attacks to apply to stay permanently in the country.

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