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A three-month campaign by Stuff and Water Safety New Zealand has funded swimming lessons for over 7,000 children at 31 schools nationwide. With seven in 10 Kiwi kids unable to tread water, the program aims to teach 10,000 children essential water safety skills that could save their lives.
A New Zealand man turned a routine scuba dive into an unforgettable moment when he dropped to one knee 100 feet below the ocean's surface. His surprised girlfriend said yes at the iconic Salamanda shipwreck in Fiji.
After a $48 million redevelopment, New Zealand's only pediatric intensive care unit can now care for significantly more critically ill children. The expansion ends years of operating at capacity and delaying surgeries for the country's sickest kids.
When a party turned deadly, nursing student Samson Aruwa freed himself from a collapsing stairwell, then dove back in 30 times to pull others to safety. Despite wearing a moonboot for an injured knee, he became the hero who prevented an even greater tragedy.
The Black Caps turned an almost certain disaster into their biggest T20 World Cup partnership, scoring 70 runs in four overs to beat Sri Lanka by 61 runs and nearly secure their semifinal spot. Captain Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie rescued their team from 84-6 with a record-breaking stand that left fans breathless.
Rowing New Zealand just launched a groundbreaking plan to help para athletes go from local clubs to Paralympic podiums. The clear roadmap gives coaches and athletes the tools they need to compete on the world stage.
New Zealand proposes letting children 12 and under ride bikes on footpaths, finally matching what families already do. The rule change aims to help parents make safer choices while keeping kids active.
Rugby legend Piri Weepu is using his platform to save lives, reminding New Zealand that even the best cannonball means nothing if you can't swim. His message comes as drowning remains the country's top recreational killer, but youth drowning rates hit historic lows thanks to swim education.
Former world number one tennis champion Ash Barty is swapping her racket for golf clubs at New Zealand's premier pro-am tournament. The three-time Grand Slam winner will join surfing icon Kelly Slater and cricket legends in the star-studded event at Millbrook Resort.
A New Zealand program helping Māori entrepreneurs go global is back for its third year after 87% of past participants called it a game changer. Ten startups will get eight weeks of mentorship, tools, and connections to reach international markets.
A 16-year-old New Zealand runner just claimed every single national under-20 record from 800 meters to 5000 meters. Sam Ruthe completed his historic sweep at a Boston meet, shattering his final record by more than 10 seconds.
New Zealand's Rakiura Stewart Island offers travelers a rare chance to spot endangered kiwi birds in the wild on a rat-free sanctuary where nature is making a comeback. The remote island paradise combines conservation success with aurora hunting, fresh seafood, and authentic Māori cultural experiences.
A single pest detection in Auckland sparked a rapid response that saved New Zealand's $9.2 billion horticulture industry from disaster. Six weeks later, the country is officially fruit fly free again.
New Zealand lawmakers just introduced groundbreaking legislation that would recognize whales as legal persons with rights to migrate freely, maintain their culture, and live in healthy habitats. The bill honors an Indigenous treaty signed by Pacific leaders before Māori King Tūheitia's death in 2024.
David Ee, a double gold medalist alpine skier representing New Zealand, needs $15,000 by February 20th to compete at an international championship in France. The elite athlete with an intellectual impairment has just days left to secure funding for his final competition before 2027. #
A New Zealand company has developed a pill that sits in a cow's stomach and cuts methane emissions by 75% for over three months. The breakthrough could help millions of pasture-raised cattle fight climate change without changing how they graze.
Researchers have discovered that a natural molecule called IGF can trigger the growth of lymphatic vessels, offering the first real hope for treating lymphedema. For the 20% of breast cancer patients who develop painful, chronic swelling after surgery, this breakthrough could change everything.
New Zealand is helping 32 farms test solar panels and batteries to prove clean energy works for agriculture. The project will share real results with thousands of farmers across the country.
New Zealand's largest dairy company just reached a major sustainability milestone with its 200th electric vehicle. The achievement signals a turning point for commercial fleets proving green transport works at scale.
New Zealand slashed bovine tuberculosis from 1,700 infected herds to just 11 in three decades. Now Ireland is adopting the same approach to tackle a disease costing £60 million annually.
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