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A kayak washed ashore in Napier, New Zealand, and police are working to track down its owner to make sure they're safe. The community effort shows how seriously local authorities take water safety.
A rundown former general store in Napier, New Zealand has been transformed into a vibrant five-bedroom home after 27 years of love and color. Owner Kim Hands is selling the landmark building but subdividing the land to preserve its historic street frontage for future generations.
A secret cycle path in Napier, New Zealand weaves through earthquake-born wetlands where planes soar overhead and lagoons once rippled. The peaceful trail transforms an airport drive-by into an adventure through nature and history.
Central Hinds bowler Ashtuti Kumar took a memorable hat-trick in Saturday's Super Smash Twenty20 match, thrilling fans with three wickets across two overs. The rare cricket feat lit up McLean Park in Napier, even though her team narrowly lost to the Sparks.
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A Colorado scientist's breakthrough research is transforming treatment for children with a devastating rare disease, bringing relief after years of pain. Two patients are already showing remarkable improvement from a new therapy approach.
A Colorado scientist's decade of detective work just gave hope to families battling Blau syndrome, a genetic disease affecting fewer than 1,000 Americans. Two patients are already seeing remarkable results.
A small-town New Zealand karate club just had its best tournament ever, with beginners beating experienced fighters. Now three students have earned spots on the national squad heading to Australia.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Fayetteville to pack thousands of meal kits for children facing hunger across North Carolina's Sandhills region. One in four children in the area struggles with food insecurity, especially on weekends when school meals aren't available.
A historic Hawke's Bay homestead designed by renowned architect Louis Hay has been brought back to life after a four-year, multimillion-dollar restoration. The 1914 estate now blends its heritage charm with modern comfort while preserving the craftsmanship that made it special.
A New Zealand bowler just pulled off something that's never happened in professional cricket's 150-year history. Brett Randell took five wickets with five consecutive balls, leaving teammates and opponents speechless.
When a heckler tried to disrupt Sydney's Anzac Day dawn service, 11,000 attendees responded with something more powerful: spontaneous applause defending respect and unity. The moment captured what the 111-year tradition is really about.
Thousands of New Zealanders will soon get life-saving cancer treatment in their own communities instead of traveling hours for care. The nationwide expansion brings 218 more treatment spaces each week across 28 new and upgraded infusion centers.
A new contactless radar system could save lives in prisons by monitoring vital signs without invasive checks. The technology respects dignity while helping staff intervene before mental health crises escalate.