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Paradise Found: NZ Cottage With Kiwi Calls Seeks New Owners
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Paradise Found: NZ Cottage With Kiwi Calls Seeks New Owners

A handcrafted cottage near Coromandel Town offers crystal-clear stream water, native forest, and nightly kiwi calls for $850,000. The owners say three years here convinced them they'd finally found paradise.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Man Built His Own 1970s Beach Home—Now It Needs New Love
SolutionsMay 18

Man Built His Own 1970s Beach Home—Now It Needs New Love

Ron Lacy built his Coromandel holiday home with his own hands in 1972, creating a perfectly preserved time capsule. After 50 years of family memories, he's hoping someone will cherish it as much as he has.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Adelaide Girl Now Medal Contender for US Olympic Luge Team
SportsFeb 11

Adelaide Girl Now Medal Contender for US Olympic Luge Team

A girl from bone-dry Adelaide who'd never seen snow is now racing for Olympic medals in luge for Team USA. Chevonne Forgan's journey from Coromandel Valley to the podium proves how one adventure can change everything.

ABC Australia2 min read
Quick-Thinking Police Save 3 From South Australia Floods
Community HeroesAug 10

Quick-Thinking Police Save 3 From South Australia Floods

Three drivers trapped in floodwaters were rescued without a single injury after South Australia's record-breaking weekend rainfall. Emergency crews responded to over 530 calls and got everyone home safe.

ABC Australia2 min read
New Zealand Gets Sunshine After Weeks of Flooding
Planet WinsApr 27

New Zealand Gets Sunshine After Weeks of Flooding

After devastating floods battered New Zealand, forecasters predict a mostly sunny week ahead for both islands. The clear skies offer residents a chance to dry out and recover from recent extreme weather events.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Bree Tomasel and Sophia Gould Expecting First Baby
Acts of KindnessApr 30

Bree Tomasel and Sophia Gould Expecting First Baby

After years of hoping, New Zealand broadcaster Bree Tomasel and fiancée Sophia Gould are celebrating an exciting pregnancy announcement. The couple shared their joyful news live on air, revealing their baby is due in July 2026.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Neighbors Rescue 94-Year-Old From New Zealand Flooding
Acts of KindnessJan 21

Neighbors Rescue 94-Year-Old From New Zealand Flooding

When a tropical storm trapped a 94-year-old man in his flooded garage in Tairua, New Zealand, neighbors raced to help within minutes of a Facebook SOS. The rescue shows how tight-knit communities can save lives during disasters.

Stuff NZ2 min read