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New Zealand's under-21 canoe polo teams made history at the world championships in Germany, with both men's and women's squads earning their first-ever podium finishes. Small-town players from Manawatū helped power the historic achievement against 76 teams from around the globe.
Three firefighters emerged without a scratch after a tree crashed onto their fire truck during storm response in New Zealand. Their fellow crews pulled off a perfect rescue in dangerous conditions.
Saula Ma'u couldn't hold back tears after receiving his first All Blacks jersey following his debut against the Lions at Ellis Park. The 26-year-old Tongan-born prop, who moved to New Zealand at 15, fulfilled a lifelong dream just 11 days after playing club rugby in Palmerston North.
Anton Segner will become New Zealand's first German-born rugby player when he faces France next month. The 24-year-old's journey from a Frankfurt backyard to the All Blacks proves dreams know no borders.
When a landslip trapped about 20 cars on a rural New Zealand road during severe flooding, local farmers grabbed their equipment and cleared the way themselves. Their quick action allowed stranded motorists to escape before a military helicopter evacuation became necessary.
Electric vehicle drivers in New Zealand can now access 500 charging points nationwide, cutting range anxiety and making sustainable travel easier than ever. Energy company Meridian plans to add 900 more public charge points by 2030.
New Zealand just reached a major milestone with 500 electric vehicle charging stations now live across the country, and energy company Meridian plans to nearly triple that number by 2030. The expansion is turning range anxiety into a thing of the past for Kiwi EV drivers.
Corporate travelers in New Zealand can now rent hydrogen-powered cars for the first time, making cutting-edge clean technology accessible to everyday drivers. Three Toyota Mirai vehicles just joined a rental fleet, offering a glimpse into a future where refueling takes minutes and the only emission is water.